A user may also link to any Member site directly. The Topics Page is designed to provide users with the option to search preselected topics and an industry-specific search function. The Search Page enables users to search all of the member sites simultaneously using the Cooperative s search engine. This eliminates the need to enter and exit each individual site and compare search results. It also eliminates the need to make dozens of bookmarks or to learn numerous different search engines.
Cooperative members continue to own, update, and manage their own sites.
The Cooperative provides increased visibility and user access to member sites. Standards for the Cooperative will be developed and maintained by regional working groups around the world. Several associated activities are also available through the Cooperative. For example, training for Cleaner Production Roundtables and other important users on the use of the Internet and the Cooperatives to obtain cleaner production information will be provided. Assistance in the design and development of cleaner production web sites, as well as storage space for hosting web content are other services which can be provided through the Cooperative.