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Useful Links

There is a wealth of work being carried out to improve and sustain our environment across the Country as well as a great deal of information and resources to help individuals and organisations to become more sustainable. Select the websites listed in the following categories for further information and guidance.

Waste and Recycling
Design and Innovation
National and Local Government
General and Sustainable Development
Voluntary Organisations
Energy and Water
Environmental Funding
Transport
Legislation and Regulations
Green Purchasing
Biodiversity

(N.B. BMBC is not responsible for the contents or reliability of the linked web sites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed within them).

Waste and Recycling

Action Aid''s National Recycling Scheme
Operates a toner cartridge recycling scheme and mobile phones, where all profits raised go towards their overseas work with some of the world''s poorest communities. They can organise free collections and freepost envelopes for empty cartridges, and can also supply original branded and remanufactured cartridges.
Waste Watch
A national organisation that educates, informs and raises awareness on waste reduction, reuse and recycling. Waste Watch provides educational projects, information, consultancy, publications and training events, campaigning and advocacy for all sectors.
Encams
An independent national charity whose aims are to improve the quality of local environments. They run campaigns and programmes aimed at ridding Britain''s towns, countryside and beaches of litter.
Recycle Now
This site gives the low-down on the growing problem of household rubbish in the UK and some quick and easy steps to help solve the problem.
The Postal Preference Service
Questionnaire to help consumers choose what advertising mail they receive. Helps to stop junk mail!
Reduce the Use
Advice to small businesses on a variety of environmental issues.
Steel Can Recycling Information Bureau
information about can recycle and education tools.
Composting Association
Information about composting
Oxfam ''bRing bRing'' Campaign
Mobile phone recycling, toner cartridges and computers.
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
Professional body for waste management professionals
Ollie''s World
Recycling for Kids
Community Recycling Network UK
The Community Recycling Network is a membership organisation promoting community-based sustainable waste management as a practical and effective way of tackling the UK''s growing waste problem
The Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment
INCPEN web site (The Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment is a UK)
Recoup
Maximising Efficient Plastics recycling
The British Glass Website
Recycling Glass
The fun place for kids to learn about glass recycling
Waste Recycling Action Programme
A ''not-for-profit'' company supported by funding from DEFRA, the DTI and the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is working to promote sustainable waste management by creating stable and efficient sustainability for recycled materials and products.
Mailing Preference Service
To help consumers reduce the amount of non-profit or commercial mail they receive at home.
National Association of Nappy Services
Promoting the benefits of cotton nappies over disposable.
Paper Pulp and Information Centre
Henry Doubleday Research Association
(LARAC) Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee
Buy Recycled Campaign
Waste Connect
The UK Recycling Database. Find out where your nearest recycling centre is.

Design & Innovation

Centre for Alternative Technology
An educational charity striving to achieve the best co-operation between the natural, technological and human worlds. They test, live with and display strategies and tools for doing this.

National and Local Government

Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department of Trade and Industry
DTI pages on sustainable development and the environment
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Regional and local government, housing, planning and regeneration
Local Government Association
Yorkshire and Humber Assembly
The Yorkshire and Humber Assembly is the region''s strategic partnership, acting as the voice of the region - working with others to improveperformance and deliver a better quality of life for all.

General Environmental and Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development
reporting on the UK''s progress towards sustainability
Improvement and Development Agency
Established by and for local government, IDeA aims to support self-sustaining improvement from within local government
Our Planet
The Countryside Agency
English Nature
Forestry Commission
The Forestry Commission of Great Britain is the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain''s forests and woodlands
The National Trust
Natural Environment Research Council
Save Our Environment
Earth Watch Institute
Promotes sustainable conservation of natural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnerships between scientists, educators, and the general public.
Ethical Junction
Ethical Search Engine to find information about ethical organisations and issues.
Fair-trade Foundation
Guarantees a better deal for third world producers.
Forest Stewardship Council UK
Provides information on products made or derived from wood that has been grown and cut down in accordance with good environmental practices.
Friends of the Earth
Leading environmental pressure group in Great Britain. Organises international and local networks of activists and provides comprehensive coverage of green issues.
Best Foot Forward
Information about ecological foot printing, also find out how big your footprint is on the Earth.
Eco-Schools
a site for schools on how to set up environmental improvement programmes
Forum for the Future
Charity whose aim is to accelerate the building of a sustainable way of life
Education for Sustainable Development
Designed to help teachers, school managers and governors to develop approaches to education for sustainable development
English Partnerships
Delivery agent in the government''s agenda for sustainable regeneration in towns, cities and rural area.
European Sustainable Cities Campaign
Cities Campaign supports the exchange of knowledge and experience in urban sustainability and Local Agenda 21
Earth Day Network
promoting environmental improvement by community groups throughout the world.

Voluntary Organisations

The Civic Trust
Organisation which promotes improvement in the quality of urban life for communities throughout the UK
Friends of the Earth
Global Action Plan
The practical environmental charity
Greenpeace
Campaigning organisation
The Conservation Foundation
helping people in the public, private and non-profit sectors to work together on environmental initiatives
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
Working with people for environmental change
Campaign to Protect Rural England
Encouraging sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country
Women's Environmental Network
Campaigning on environmental and health issues from a female perspective
Forum for the Future
Charity campaigning for solutions to today''s environmental problems, working closely with business.

Energy & Water

Centre for Sustainable Energy
A charitable company offering a wide range of research, advice, consultancy, education, training, lobbying and policy development skills.
Energy Saving Trust
Provides information covering energy efficiency in the home.
GW Energy Services
Online energy information service containing information and links to all aspects of energy, throughout the UK and beyond.
Water UK
The trade body for the water companies - you can call for details of your local company.
Save Energy
the place to find out exactly how badly your home is behaving and discover a wealth of information designed to help your home mend its disgraceful ways.
National Energy Foundation
Simple Ways to Save Energy
Energy Saving Trust
All the information you need to save energy in schools
Action Energy
Action Energy, a government-funded programme, helps businesses and public sector organisations save money by saving energy.
About Gas and Electricity
find out if you are on the right tariff. Also learn how to save energy.

Environmental Funding

Entrust
The regulator of the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme appointed by HM Customs & Excise.
New Opportunities Fund
distributor of grants to education, health and environmental projects throughout the UK

Transport

Cyclist Touring Club
Provides information on long-distance cycling.
Environmental Transport Association
Roadside Rescue - Provides details of greener breakdown cover.
Sustrans Information Service
the sustainable transport charity - works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects.
Sustainable Transport
an online resource that seeks to help the general public, businesses and Local Authorities make more informed decisions about travelling.
Care4Air
Don''t Choke Britain Campaign - a campaign site aimed at getting people thinking about sustainable transport.

Legislation and Regulation

Environment Agency
We are the leading public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales
Environment Agency NetRegs
web site designed to help small businesses navigate through the maze of environmental legislation.
Envirowise
is a government programme offering free, independent advice on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.
Environmental Data Interactive Exchange
The online community for water, waste and environment professionals
CRONER Environment Centre
can help you to stay one step ahead of changes in environmental legislation and management practices by subscribing to their FREE e-newsletter.
HMSO Online
Her Majesty''s Stationery Office
Business Eco Group
Register for the free E-zine newsletter to be better prepared for complying with environmental legislation send an e-mail to ezine@eco.uk.com with the word "subscribe" in the subject line. They will then send you a free monthly update magazine through your e-mail.
e-generation
and type in a search for legislation
Health and Safety Executive
reducing risks and protecting people
Pesticides Safety Directorate
COSHH Essentials
easy steps to control health risks from chemicals

Green Purchasing

Green Guide Online
Thousands of listings for sustainable and green goods, services and organisations.
Environmental Information Exchange
Guides to green purchasing, suppliers, and some common misconceptions about recycled goods.
Recycled Products Guide
The UK''s directory of recycled products.
Buy Recycled Campaign

Biodiversity

The Wildlife Trust
The Wildlife Trusts speak out for nature in Britain. It is a network of 46 Wildlife Trusts, more than 150 Urban Wildlife Groups, and Wildlife Watch (their junior branch).
Barnsley Council Countryside Unit
Henry Doubleday Research Association
Europe''s largest organic and farming research organisation, with over 25,000 members.
UK Biodiversity Action Plan