The Green Network

 Carbon footprinting

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Science -Sustainable development -

Trade - Transport - Work

Young people

Carbon footprinting

ActonCO2Directgov - the Government's own carbon footprint calculator

The Carbon Gym

Cool Earth - a very worthwhile new organisation encouraging purchase of rainforest to preserve carbon sinks

Earthday.net/footprint

Carbonfootprint.com

Greenchoices.org
bp.com

Bestfootforward.com

Low Carbon Businesses.com - a new site aiming to grow into a complete low carbon information portal  providing in-depth details of novel products & services, case studies, jobs and business opportunities that are making the low carbon economy a reality. The main part of the site is a directory of suppliers that provides a good level of information on commercial/large-scale products and services that are presently available/in development.

Resurgence.org

Climate change

Burning Issues –highlights the health hazards of exposure to wood smoke
Campaign against climate change
Canadian Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research Network
Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Centre - climate change information

carbonmanagers.com - a new carbon emissions management company for small to medium sized enteprises
The Carbon Trust - to help business prepare for a low carbon future and exploit the commercial opportunities that are on offer
choose climate - calculate the (emissions) cost of flying
Climate Ark - news / information portal and archive
Climate Concern UK - campaigning to raise public awareness
The Climate Group
Climate Justice - enforcing climate change law
ClimateLawsuit.org - Environmental groups and the city of Boulder, Colorado are suing two U.S. government agencies for illegally funding international fossil fuel projects
Climate Network Europe (CNE) - coordinating office, for environmental groups in Western Europe
climateprediction.net
Climatic Research Unit

Cool Earth - a very worthwhile new organisation encouraging purchase of rainforest to preserve carbon sinks

CO2 Debt.com - a carbon off-setting site
David Suzuki Foundation

Eco – The online green newspaper
G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Global warming calculator
Global Warming: early warning signs
go Kyoto - carry out objectives of the Kyoto Accord without Bush's help
Greenhouse Gas Online
GREENTIE (Greenhouse Gas Technology Information Exchange)
Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research
www.heatisonline.org - find out about extreme weather worldwide
IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D
Indicators of Climate Change in the UK
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
International Emissions Trading Association

Low Carbon Innovation - a place to exchange news and examples of good practice
Meteorological Office
National Climatic Data Centre
The New Scientist Climate Change Special
Online trends -- per capita CO2 emissions 18C >
Rising Tide - national network for grassroots action against climate change
StopEsso.com -- urging the British public to avoid all Esso petrol
Tiempo Climate Newswatch
Treesponsibility - community group, based on mutual accountability and consensus
The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
UK Climate Impacts Programme
UK Emissions Trading Scheme
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Consumer

AECB - Association for Environment Conscious Building
A lot of Organics

All things eco - a directory of green living

Ascizi - Eco Friendly Handmade, Straw &  Fabric, Handbags, Beach Bags, Spring & Summer Fairtrade Tunics, Kaftans, Accessories

By Nature - a great site promoting organic and ethical living

Bigbarn - search for local food by postcode

Borrowme.com - join the borrowers and save resources

Carbon Teeshirt.com - sell 100% organic cotton t-shirts that promote awareness of our carbon footprint, and make a donation to the Plant-a tree charity for each shirt sold.
Charity Gift Tokens
Clean Vehicles.com - low emission vehicles, equipment, fuel and the companies that supply them

Combined Harvesters - a great site for all aspects of rainwater harvesting, from water butts to storage tanks
Consumers Association

Door One recommends - an ethical shopping comparison guide

Eco – The online green newspaper

Eco Carpet Care

Eco Clean Home - Eco friendly carpet and upholstery cleaning services - eco carpet cleaning is an environmentally safe method for cleaning carpets, upholstery, curtains and mattresses. The cleaning products that are applied are 100% natural, plant-based, non-toxic, and biodegradable. They do not contain harmful ingredients, and are as effective as normal detergents and solvents.

Ecocentra  - a green version of eEbay - a sort of online Farmer's Market

Ecocentric - combines stylish design with environmental awareness in a range of products

Ecofirms - a directory of green businesses and organisations

Ecofriendly weddings - a new business promoting awareness of wedding services and products which are eco-friendly and/or ethical and will also offer advice and info and articles on the subject.

Ecohip - a natural product store where it's chic to be ethic

Ecostop - for shopping that won' t cost the Earth

Ecoutlet - a London-based store selling a range of environmentally friendly goods

Egay - online gay auction site, with shopping, classified ads. and social network
Energy efficient appliances
Ethical Consumer (EC)- rates companies and products on ethical criteria
Ethical Consumer Research Association

Ethical Investor Research Service- Find out which companies to choose, and which to avoid, for your ethical share holding, financial investments and pension funds.

Ethical Junction – an ethical shopping

Ethical Superstore - a great range of ethically sourced products and gift ideas
Ethiscore - new online magazine from Ethical Consumer

4Ecotips.com - education and information on the environment
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) UK Product Selector
Freecycle – American site arranging the free recycling of good to people who want them

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Gemini Press - printing firm based in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, with many green credentials

Getethical - ethical consumerism site
Good Gifts

The Good Travel Company - Discover untamed wildernesses without polluting them, get to know unique cultures without exploiting them and visit architectural wonders while preserving them.  The Good Travel Company, a travel agency that will help you see the world without spoiling it.
Good Wood Guide –a Friends of the Earth guide to sustainable sourcing of wood
Gooshing UK – an ethical shopping tool from The Good Shopping Guide
GreenChoices - a resource for people wanting to take genuine green action in their everyday lives
Green Directory – a UK bi-annual directory of green products and services
Green electricity league table - Friends of the Earth's green energy supplier information

Green Footsteps - includes recipes for organic body care, organic gardening techniques, greener cleaning, information on diet and health - all the lifestyle choices you need to help you be greener,
healthier and save money too!
Green Guide Online – Regional guides to green products and services

Green Mobile - a new mobile phone company that donates to the Woodland Trust or Friends of the Earth when you sign up

Green Planet PR- a green public relations company
The Green Providers' Directory -a new site promoting a green choice of services and goods

Green Steps - information, advice, products and services you need to live a greener life, in one place.

Greenpeace Chemical Home – reveals the toxic cocktail of chemicals in our homes

Healthy Flooring Network Healthy Flooring Network is an alliance of individuals and organisations concerned about health, asthma and allergies. The network aims to raise awareness of the links between fitted carpets, PVC flooring and health and to encourage and promote alternatives.

Hehlis Holistics - supply grain mills and flakers to make your own bread, flour, cereals, and porridge from organic whole grains

House of Strauss - promote alternative health, natural medicine, green living and maintaining well-being through a holistic organic lifestyle

Jill's Eco Store - sells a wide range of environmentally-friendly goods
LETSLINK Homepage – the “headquarters” of the Local Trading and Employment Schemes (LETS)
Living - Friends of the Earth's lifestyle section

Living Clean - Environmentally friendly cleaning products and services to keep your home safe from pollution

Little Baggers - eco kids party bags made from fabric  - great idea!

Love Eco - an online supermarket of ethical and environmentally -friendly goods

Luma -"a luxurious collection of organic and fair trade bed linen, blankets and home accessories.  Made with kindness to planet and people."
The Mailing Preference Service
National Association of Farmers' Markets

Nature Travels -guided and non-guided summer and winter experiences in Sweden suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, including: kayaking, timber rafting, canoeing, hiking, trekking, stay on a farm, horse riding, wildlife safaris, dogsledding, cross-country skiing, off-piste skiing, natural ice-skating and snowshoeing.

Natural Collection - on-line catalogue of environmentally-friendly products, including clothing, homeware, baby products and food.

Natural Deco - an extensive range of natural, healthy and environmentally friendly paint, plaster, insulation and wood care products and advice from a range of manufacturers designed to help fight the growing threat of climate change and the rise in incidences of asthma and other allergies. This one stop online shop serves as a comprehensive sales and information hub for professional Architects, Specifiers, Decorators, Interior Designers and other specialists, as well as for DIYers looking for property finishing and decorating products which are sustainably produced and are not based on petro-chemicals.

Nature's Cooker - an ingenious idea to use less fuel when cooking

Nigel's Eco Store - a huge range of environmentally-friendly products. Choose from a range of environmentally friendly solar powered toys, games and kits including solar nightlights and solar toys.

www.oliveorganic.com - The inspiration behind OliveOrganic came from a desire to bring together a range of ethical, affordable, organic and natural products in keeping with their philosophy of a respect for life, nature and our shared planet. They are a small family business based in rural Northamptonshire and sell a range of home care and beauty products.

Organic-Ally.co.uk -

This is the only website in the UK that sells organic cotton hankies. They also sell other eco-friendly reusable products, such as organic cotton face cloths, table napkins, gift bags, wine bags and shopping bags – to counter the excessive consumption of single-use paper tissues, kitchen towels, gift wrapping paper and plastic carrier bags. They are founded upon the principle of trading in eco-friendly and ethically-sourced goods. The products are made by people who work under humane and fair labour conditions and emphasize the use of eco-friendly materials that do not have a harmful impact on the earth.

Passion for the Planet - a green and healthy radio station, with interesting features and some top tunes

Pitching green - green label information

Proeco – an online shop selling a good range of environmentally friendly products

Pure Eco - a company offering environmentally-friendly cleaning and related services in the Birmingham/Solihull area.

Sally Lever - a life coach specialising in downshifting and sustainable living

Save cash & save the planet

Sheepdrove -  an award-winning online farm shop selling organic food, and BBQ charcoal from coppiced wood
Supermarket challenge - Friends of the Earth's pesticide residue league table

Top Eco - Eco-friendly products, gifts, gardening, wooden and educational toys

True Organics - specialise in organic skin and body-care products
wasteconnect - recycling points by postcode

wirefreedirect.com - lots of products powered by renewable energy, plus solar panels and wind turbines
The Yellow House - how to turn an ordinary house into an environmentally friendly dream home 

Design

 Arup's Sustainable Project Appraisal Routine (SPeAR) project lifecycle appraisal

Association of Environment Conscious Builders (AECB) - the leading independent building trade organisation providing resources and advice, representing local authorities, builders, architects, designers, housing associations, consultants and manufacturers.

AURO organic paints
Baker-Brown McKay Sustainable Design - green architects

Building Research Establishment (BRE) - the UK's leading experts on building design, including  BREEAM and EcoHomes  the sustainability rating and certifications developed by BRE respectively for commercial and residential buildings, also featuring information on Envest, Environmental Profiles, Green Guide, Lifecycle Analysis, post-occupancy evaluation, SMARTStart, SMARTWaste.

BRE materials page  - best practice for projects involving timber and composites

BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) - a widely used method for assessing the environmental performance of office, retail, and industrial buildings.

The Building and Estates Forum – driving change for the built environment, an independent construction reform group, with the aim of "Collaborating to create sustainable improvement in the built environment".
The Centre for Sustainable Design

Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment - Research, practical help, and case studies, to encourage better design.

CCS - Considerate Constructors Scheme - a code of practice for best practice in minimising disturbance.

Constructing Excellence – supporting best practice, innovation and productivity, to influence the Government policy on construction.

Construction Skills provides assistance in recruitment and training.

Construction Industry Council (CIC) - the forum for the industry's research and professional associations.

Design Quality Indicators (DQI) -

Eco – The online green newspaper with good links to sites for eco-friendly design.

EcoConstruction

EcoHomes – environmental assessment tool for residential housing that looks at seven categories of best-practice criteria: energy; water; pollution; materials; transport; ecology and land use; health and well-being.

Ecopaints
Eightinch - work surfaces made from recycled glass

Engineering for a Sustainable Future (IEE) – Engineering networking group

Envest – environmental design software from the BRE

Environmental profiles - a method of environmental lifecycle analysis for materials

Forest Stewardship Council - audit sustainable timber supplies

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Good Wood Guide – a guide to sourcing sustainable timber

Gossypium - make organic and ethical cotton clothing
Greener Building Product Locator

Green construction – articles on sustainable building

Greener by Design
GreenMoves.com - Energy efficient homes

GreenPro – a library of product research information
Green Register of construction professionals

GreenSpec -  BRE site to promote the specification of better materials

Hills environmentally responsible furniture
Koru Design - sustainable architecture
Living - Friends of the Earth's lifestyle section

Office Scorer – a means of scoring schemes to determine the most sustainable construction route, using the BRE Ecopoints scheme.
PRé Consultants – Dutch specialists in design and life cycle assessment
Recycled Bottle Glass Centre
Reelfurniture - environmentally friendly design delivered to mainland UK
Smile Plastics - Recycled plastic sheets

Sponge - a network for people working in sustainable construction.

Square One – promoting environmental design, with information and online courses.

Sustainable Homes – encouraging  housing associations to adopt sustainable policies.

www.greentextiles.co.uk - questionnaire on the use of recycled drinks bottles into clothing

Well Built! - a Local Authority networkd on sustainable construction, and supported by the DTI Construction Industries Directorate.

ZEDfactory - zero emissions development

Education

Antioch University Seattle -
Cambridge Programme for Industry
Centre for Human Ecology
Centre for Sustainable and Environmental Management
Department of Land Economy Cambridge
The Environment Council

Eco – The online green newspaper
The Findhorn Foundation –

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Kerry Alternative Technology Training –

The Open University
Queen Mary University of London

Rocky Mountain Institute
Scarborough Centre for Coastal Studies
School of Development Studies
School of Environmental Science -

Schumacher College - this Devon college runs a number of short courses and an MSc in Holistic Science
Sustainability Courses in Spain
UKeU Environmental Studies 
University of East London
University of Glamorgan -
University of Gloucester -
University of Strathclyde -

Energy

Energy general sites

energy-server.com
Extractive Industries Review (EIR)
Oil Depletion Analysis Centre
The Institute of Energy

Green Engineering Jobs

"Money off" site  - a site dedicated to finding you the best deal on your power supplies

U Switch - finding you the best deal on power supply, other utilities and general finance

The National Energy Foundation

The Energy Saving Trust

Action Energy

The Association for the Conservation of Energy Savings on renewable energy from "Money-off.co.uk"

Energylinx - claim to save you up to £200 on annual bills

energy-server.com

Greenpeace campaign - Choose clean energy

Efficiency

Action Energy

The Association for the Conservation of Energy

Boiler efficiency database

Centre for Research, Education and Training in Energy - educational organisation promoting energy efficiency.

Climatechangesolutions.com
Combined Heat and Power Association
Creative Environmental Networks
Dynamic Demand

Eco – The online green newspaper
Efficient Power Systems
The Energy Saving Trust - promoting the efficient use of energy in the UK
Forest of Dean Energy Team

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Klimaschutzaktion nordlicht - campaign for climate protection by energy saving and traffic reduction
Light Pollution Campaign - BAA campaign for dark skies
The National Energy Foundation

ncea: national commercial energy assessors - a firm of specialist Chartered Surveyors with offices and consultants throughout England and Wales, who provide energy effeciency advice to commercial property agents, public bodies, companies and private individuals

OPET - [EC] Organisation for the Promotion of Energy Technology

Green Electricity

Eco Energy
Ecotricity
Good Energy
Green energy UK
Juice
London Electricity Green Tariff

Renewable Energy

IEA: Renewable energy policies database

Green Energy.org.uk
Department of The National Energy Foundation based in Milton Keynes, aiming is to encourage development of sustainable and green sources of energy
UK Department of Trade & Industry New and Renewable Energy Programme
US Department of Energy - descriptions of renewable energy technologies
U.S. Department of Energy - National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Agores.org European Union policy on renewable energy

Environment.About.com/.../renewable energy

DTIi.gov.uk/renewable/ed_pack/
Children’s guide to renewable energy from Department of Trade and Industry's New & Renewable Energy Programme

The Green Company - a consultancy specialising in advice on renewable energy

Eco – The online green newspaper

European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources
An independent, non-profit making organisation that aims to promote the use of renewable energy

US Department of Energy - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information and background on all type of renewable energy incl. Biomass, How it works Wave Energy
Energy Efficiency Technologies Solar Technologies Hydrogen Energies

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

archive.Greenpeace.org/~climate/renewables/
Recent Greenpeace renewable energy initiatives
NewsNow.co.uk - worldwide media search on renewable energy

Energy Review.com/s/renewable/
Renewable Energy Portal

Bright Green Energy - lots of products powered by renewable energy, plus solar panels and wind turbines

Lakeland Renewable Energy - Supplier of solar, wind and energy saving products to the public and business. Great range of solar garden lights, water features, energy saving devices for the home. Also stock a full range of charging kits for mobile applications.  

Wind

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Danish Windpower Association
including... Guided Tour on Wind Energy, Frequently Asked Questions about Wind Energy, and Wind power for Kids

European Wind Energy Association

Eco – The online green newspaper

American Wind Energy Association

Offshore Wind Energy Network - The UK Offshore Wind Energy Network (OWEN)

The Franklin Institute Science Museum - background to wind energy

California Energy Commission Fast Facts about Wind Energy

National Wind Coordinating Committee (US)

Biomass
European Biomass Association - AEBIOM
Biomass.org American Bio Energy Association

Union of Concerned Scientists Biomass, how it Works

wirefreedirect.com - lots of products powered by renewable energy, plus solar panels and wind turbines

Solar Energy

Solar Energy.net the Solar Energy Network

BP Solar.com
Science and economics of solar power
The UK Solar Energy Society
Union of Concerned Scientists How Solar Energy Works

AGORES (A Global Overview of Renewable Energy Sources)
Alternative Energy Blog
Ampair -- 
Anglesey Wind & Energy

The Association for the Conservation of Energy – Campaigns for improved energy efficiency

B9 Energy
Baywind Energy Co-operative
Biodiesel.com
BioDiesel filling stations
British BioGen -
British Hydropower Association
British Photovoltaic Association

British Wind Energy Association (BWIA)
Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) – a visitor centre and lots of information about alternative technologies
Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology 
Centre for Sustainable Energy
ClearSkies – give grants for renewable energy
Community Action for Energy -
Community Renewables Initiative
Danish Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association
DieselVeg – How convert from diesel to vegetable oil
DTI new & renewable energy site
Dulas Ltd
EARTHED – information on renewable energy

Eco – The online green newspaper
Econnect - electrical engineering for renewable energy
e-diesel - recycled cooking oils
Electrosolar: Photovoltaic Energy
Embrace Wind
ENERGEA Environmental Technology
Energy 21 - renewable energy park
Energy4All
Energy & Environment Ltd
Energy Conservation and Solar Centre

Energy Saving Trust
ETSU - Energy Technology Support Unit
European Wind Energy Association
EVUK - campaign for electric vehicles

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Fuel Cell Review
Fuel Cell Today
Genasys Power Systems
Geothermal Education Office
Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium
Green Dragon Energy - solar and wind systems, training courses
Green Energy Marketplace
Green Energy Web - promoting renewable energy and providing information and advice
The Green House – an energy efficient house in Cambridgeshire

Heat my Home Solar - solar energy experts

Hydrogen Now
IESD - Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development
International Geothermal Association
Iskra Wind Turbines
IT Power
Marine Current Turbines
Microhydro
Micro Hydro Centre
National Energy Foundation Renewables
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (US) - US department of energy research
National Wind Power- the UK’s  leading wind farm developer 
North Energy Associates
off-grid - Self-sufficiency, mobility, and environment, how to relax and unplug
offshorewindfarms.co.uk
Peak Energy

British Photovoltaic Association Information Service

Positive Power - UK based web portal
Radiant Energy
Refocus - international renewable energy magazine
Renewable Power Association
Renewables East
Scolar Programme for Photovoltaics - develop photovoltaic (PV) technology and raise awareness of PV in schools and other educational establishments
Scottish Solar Energy Group
Seapower Europe
solarcentury
Solar for London

Solar Fusion - Dorset-based Government accredited solar power supplier
Solardyne Corporation - for renewable energy equipment, and high-efficiency appliances
SolarHost - "an internet company powered only by the sun"

Solar Power - information site on solar power
Solar Trade Association
solartwin - solar water heating system
Solstice - centre for renewable technology and sustainable technology
Spheral Solar Power
Sustainable Energy and Economy Network
TV Energy
The UK Solar Energy Society
US Dept. of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Wavegen - wave powered electrical generation technology
The Wave Power Group
The Wind Fund - renewable energy initiative run by the Triodos Bank
Windsave

wirefreedirect.com - lots of products powered by renewable energy, plus solar panels and wind turbines
Yes2wind
Your Energy

Nuclear Energy

Chernobyl Info

Committee on Radioactive Waste Management

N-Base nuclear information service

Cumbrians Opposed to A Radioactive Environment

Eco – The online green newspaper
Kent Against a Radioactive Environment (KARE)
Low Level Radiation Campaign

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

N-Base - information service on the nuclear industry
Nuclear Control Institute - US centre for preventing nuclear proliferation
RADNET - a freedom of nuclear information site
WISE - World Information Service on Energy

Events

Activist Network
ASEED activist events
Community - Friends of the Earth's events calendar for local campaigners
Earth Day Network - coordinating worldwide Earth Day activities

Eco – The online green newspaper

Green Futures Festivals - promote green events
Green Party external event calendar
London 21 Sustainability Network

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Protest.net - for activists organizing protests and meetings
Securing the Future - co-operative approaches to the sustainability agenda

Finance

 Investment advice

The Ethical Investment Co-operative - award winning IFA specialising in ethically and socially responsible investment

Investing Ethically - IFA in ethical and environmental field run with commitment and passion

Profit with Principle - run by an IFA who has worked in this field since 1998.

Ecology Building Society – provides investment for ecologically sound projects

www.ethicalinvestors.co.uk -The Ethical Investors Group offer independent specialist financial advice service to all those who care about their world and its preservation, and wish to extend this philosophy to all areas of their lives. They give a high proportion of their profits to charities.

www.eiris.org - The Ethical Investment Research (EIRIS) Service provides independent research into corporate behaviour.

www.barchestergreen.co.uk - Barchester Green Investment is the UK's longest-established ethical Independent Financial Advisor, having advised over 10,000 people on ethical and socially responsible investment, since October 1985.

Insurance

Animal Friends Insurance

Environmental Transport Association (ETA)

Naturesave

Banks and Building Societies

www.triodos.co.uk - Triodos Bank is one of Europe’s leading ethical banks. Established in 1980 in The Netherlands, with a UK office following in 1995, Triodos Bank enables money to work for positive social, environmental and cultural change. Triodos offers a comprehensive range of banking services for social businesses, charities and groups along with a variety of savings accounts for individuals. Triodos Bank only lends money to organisations and businesses pursuing positive social, environmental and cultural goals. Triodos Bank is a public bank with thousands of customers and shareholders.An example of their accounts is the Social Investor Savings Account that will directly link your savings with organisations that benefit people and the environment, like organic farms, fairtrade companies and charities.

www.co-operativebank.co.uk -The Co-operative Bank which offers green and ethical banking and other services.

Smile - online ethical bank

Food

Supermarket challenge - Friends of the Earth's pesticide residue league table

A lot of Organics
Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE)
All Good Stuff - Organic baby food
Association Kokopelli - non profit organization devoted to the protection of vegetable and grain biodiversity
Bigbarn - search for local food by postcode
The Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods - American site seeking labelling of GM food
Choose Food Choose Farming
Compassion in World Farming
Consumers Association
Country Land & Business Association – represents rural Wales and England 
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Eco – The online green newspaper
Ethical Consumer Research Association
Ethical Food Company
Farm - representing family and independent farms

 Fieldfare Organics
Five Year Freeze Campaign
FOE Europe Biotechnology Programme

Food & Drink Federation - Genetic modification information

Food Commission (UK) Ltd
Food Ethics Council
The Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Foundation for Local Food Initiatives

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Genetic Engineering Network
Genetics Forum
GeneWatch UK - concerned with the ethics and risks of genetic engineering
Green Gloves Pledge
Greenpeace UK
Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA)
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming)

The Local Food Company - enterprise supporting local traders and food producers which aims to keep food miles low and trade ethically, selling mainly organic food online
Local food works - gateway to local food networks in the UK
London Farmers' Markets
Manchester Real Food Guide
National Association of Farmers' Markets
National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners
Norfolk Genetic Information Network (ngin)
Organic Farmers and Growers Ltd
The Organic Gardening Catalogue
organic-lifestyle

Organic Tuscany - learn to cook wonderful food in beautiful Tuscany - holiday courses
PanAlive - organic herbs & spices
Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) – campaigning for more responsible pesticide use
Pesticides Safety Directorate
pure-food.com - food safety issues
Rooster Pelleted Manure
Scottish Organic Producers Association
Shiftyfifty - challenge unjust EU farm subsidies
The Soil Association

Tidy Britain Group- The Tidy Britain Group run campaigns including the Keep Britain Tidy campaign, and compile information about litter and litter laws.
SUSTAIN - the alliance for better food and farming

Tamar Organics

Veg Box Schemes - a directory to put you in touch which your local veg box scheme
Vinceremos organic wines

Global Warming

Climate Hot Map - Early warning signs

ShipVehicles - An unusual but really excellent American resource on everything to do with the greenhouse effect

United Nations Environment Programme Arendal, Norway
Country by country greenhouse gas emission graphs
NASA's Global Change Master Directory (GCMD)

Carbon Disclosure Project

Atmosphere, Climate and Environment Information Programme

Providing descriptions of Earth science data sets and services relevant to global change research

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Goddard Institute for Space Studies
The Global warming Debate

Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Evidence for climate change and the greenhouse effect

Climate Ark.org
Climate change & renewable energy portal

Department of the Environment/...
Children's guide to global warming

Eco – The online green newspaper

US Government Global Change Research Programme

Greentie: Greenhouse Gas Technology Information Exchange

BBC News/... 'Sceptics denounce climate science 'lie''

vision.net.au/~daly/
- 'Still Waiting for Greenhouse' - a sceptical view of the evidence for global warming

Republicans for Environmental Protection
'Facts and Myths about Global Warming: A Conservative Perspective'

Washington Post

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - global warming site

New Scientist.com/... Global Pollution trends
Climate.org The Climate Institute - an international network of experts and alliances seeking to promote discussion and to influence political and business leaders on issues surrounding climate change

ClimateCare.org

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Founded by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1988 in recognition of the potential for global climate change

BBC.co.uk/climate change
the evidence, impact and politics of climate change

Guardian.co.uk/global warming/

Manchester Metropolitan University/...
Manchester Metropolitan University - Encyclopaedia of the Atmospheric Environment a one-stop source of information on a range of atmospheric issues, including air quality, acid rain, global warming and ozone depletion.

Southampton University/...
The effects of global warming

WWF - Climate Change Campaign

European Environment Agency/.../Climate Change

Government

NetRegs – the primary trusted source of guidance on environmental legislation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK and offers free guidance by Business Type and Environmental Topic. Set up by the UK's three environmental regulators, the site is easy-to-use and all visitors remain anonymous - there is no need to register.

Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Dozens of links to government, research and international sites on environmental issues.

Sustainable-Development.gov.uk
'Achieving A Better Quality of Life' - British Government website reporting progress made by the United Kingdom on sustainable development
DFID.gov.uk Department for International Development - the UK Government department working to promote sustainable development and eliminate world poverty

European Commission

Sustainable Development Commission
Advocating sustainable development across all sectors in the UK and reviewing progress towards it

Globalisation.gov.uk
UK Government's second White Paper on International Development entitled: "Eliminating Global Poverty: Making Globalisation Work for the Poor" launched by Prime Minister Tony Blair and Clare Short in December 2000.
The Government Office for London's Sustainable Development Unit
Aiming to promote sustainable development to business and local authorities in London, and to ensure that sustainable development is embedded in the policies of the Government Office for London.

10 Downing Street

Cabinet Office

Energy-Efficiency.gov.uk
UK Government programme designed to provide free information to organisations to help them cut their energy bills.

HM Treasury
Statement on sustainable development spending

US State Department
Including US Government's goals at the Johannesburg summit, plus the official US approach to environmental issues and sustainable development
US Environmental Protection Agency

Whitehouse.gov/energy
Report of the National Energy Policy Development Group

Whitehouse.gov/infocus/environment/
George Bush's strategy for addressing global climate change

European Union Strategy for Sustainable Development

The European International Policy Forum
Working to strengthen the partnerships between the European Union, the World Bank group and Developing Countries

European Environment Agency
aims to support sustainable development and improvement in Europe's environment through the provision of reliable information to policy making agents and the public.

ENFO.ie Ireland’s information service on environmental matters

Holidays

Information

Conservation International - American ecotourism project that gives help and guidance to projects around the world

Earthwatch Institute - International environmental charity focusing on conservation

Ethical Escape - Information about eco-holidays and destinations around the world

Ethical traveler - alliance of travellers and tourists agencies

Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel Advice 

Green Globe - worldwide benchmarking and certification programme for sustainable tourism in the industry

The International Ecotourism Society

The International Ecotourism Club

The Travel Foundation - independent charity working with the UK tourist industry to improve sustainability

Tourism Concern - campaign highlighting the damage of the global tourism industry

Walking Holidays

Contours - self-guided walks around the UK

Hillscape - self-guided walks from a 3 star country guest house in mid-Wales

The Ramblers' Association - charity promoting walking.

Walking World - Britains largest online walking guide

High Plains Drifters - walking holidays around the world

Cycling holidays

Bicycle Beano - cycling holidays in Wales with vegetarian food

Cycle Breaks - cycling holidays in Suffolk and Norfolk

The Cycle Holidays Directory

Food Holidays

Ashburton Cookery School - long established and set on the edge of Dartmoor.

Ballymaloe Cookery School - run by the legendary Darina Allen in County Cork

Bread Matters - run by the founder of the famous Village Bakery.

Green Cuisine - organic cooking in the Welsh Borders

Hub UK - website listing cookery courses

Organic Tuscany - learn to cook wonderful food in beautiful Tuscany - holiday courses

Taste Italia - Based in Essex and Tuscany, offer courses in traditional Italian cooking

Wildlife

Shetland Wildlife - wildlife holidays with a strong emphasis on conservation

The Travelling Naturalist - UK tours include New Forest, Dorset and Ireland

UK General

Holidays in the UK - walking cycling and boating holidays

Next Six Weeks - last minute cottage holidays

Special Escapes

Africa

Baobab - specialise in Africa, including scuba diving

Sabre Adventures - adventure travel supported by a charitable trust

Simply Tanzania - supports local hotels and businesses

Central and South America

Ecoturismo Latino - ecotourism in Latin America

Select Latin America - tours to Galapagos, Chile, Ecuador - has a responsible tourism policy

Asia

Symbiosis Expedition Planning - adventure travel aiming to support local communities

Worldwide

ATG Oxford - walking and cycling in India, Africa, France, Italy and Spain

Discovery Initiatives - history and wildlife studies mainly in Africa and Asia

Dragoman - long-established firm which funds community projects

Exodus - adventure holdiays around the world

Frontier (The Society for Environmental Exploration) - motto - Conservation, Education, Exploration

Guerba World Travel - have a carbon off-setting policy. Safaris and trekking.

Little Earth Tours

Muir's Tours - fairtrade and eco-friendly adventure and cultutral travel

Organic venues-

Organic Holidays - lists farms, hotels and B&bs worldwide

Responsible Travel.com - online travel agency specialising in holidays which benefit local people and the environment

Tribes Travel - safaris and holidays on responsible travel and fairtrade principles

Vegetarian Holidays

Vegi Ventures - Vegetarian holidays in the UK, Peru, Africa and Turkey

Vegetarian Vacations - lists vegetarian holidays around the world

Volunteering

Afican Conservation Experience

Ecovolunteer -  conservation trips around the world

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) - pairs volunteers with organic farms

Home

Energy infomation

The Energy Saving Trust - non-profit trust promoting energy efficiency

Energy Watch - independent energy watchdog for gas and electricity

Energy21 - network of grassroots renewable energy groups

National Energy Foundation - independent educational charity promoting energy efficiency

Green Electricity suppliers

Green Electricity Marketplace

Ecotricity (not available in Scotland)

Good Energy (formerly Unite)

Green Energy UK

RSPB Energy

Electricity suppliers with green energy tariffs

Northern Ireland Electricity (Eco energy)

EDF Energy (Green Tariff)

npower (Juice)

E.ON (Green Plan)

Scottish Power (Green Energy and Green Energy Fund)

Energy saving equipment providers

Centre for Alternative Technology - online shop sells small wind turbines

Encraft - a company working on low-carbon systems

Energy saving world - energy saving products

Green Building Store - green building products

Insulation

Cavity Insultation Guarantee Agency - the body that certifies insulation

Thermafleece - insulation materials made from the wool of British sheep

Warmcel - insultation made from recycled newsprint

Renewable Energy Systems

AES Solar Systems  - solar water heating systems, also available as DIY kits

Cel-F Solar Systems - wind turbines, water heating and photovoltaics

Ecoheat - installation and service for high-efficiency domestic energy and solar systems

Energy and Environment - solar power equipment

Filsol - A Welsh company that makes and installs photovoltaic and water heating systems.

Imagination Solar - PVs and water heating and low energy lighting systems

Marlec Engineering Co. - wind chargers and solar pvs.

Monaghan and Hornal - solar water heating

Rainbow Solar Trading - solar and wind power systems, plus composting toilets

Rayotec - solar and underfloor heating systems, both warm water and electric

Select Solar - solar kits, gadgets and toys, plus pv solar panels

Solar Century - large solar company that installs pv systems

Solar Twin - Solar panel water heating system with solar powered pump

Turbine Services - wind and water turbines

Wind and Sun - wind and solar systems, plus lighting and solar powered toys

Windsave - small wind turbine generator system

Energy grants

Low carbon buildings - DTI grants towards micro generation domestic products

Scottish Community and Household Renewables Initiative

Water

Elemental solutions - independent advice on ecological waste water systems

Ofwat - industry regulator

Water Wise - NGO promoting water efficiency

Water-saving equipment

Aqualogic - range of water-saving products

Envireau Rainwater Management- rainwater harvesting systems for car washing and WC flushing

Gramm Environmental - water recycling systems

Hippo the Water Saver- a simple plastic container to go in your cistern

Rainharvesting systems - for homes and businesses

Waterless toilets

Composting toilet world

Eastwood Services - UK dealers for Sun-mar composting WCs

Cleaning

Ecover - the original organic cleaning products

Method - new from San Francisco - home cleaning products

Home

Construction Resources - ecological building materials

Ecomerchant - sustainable building materials

Green Fibres - organic towels, bedding, clothing and cleaning products

The Green Shop - Eco balls, log makers, natural paints and smart energy meters.

Green Stamp - sell a range of environmentally friendly products for the home and garden. They promote the use of biodegradable materials, and use recyclable packaging, and cruelty free beauty body products.

Healthy House - help remove allergens from the environment

Natural Collection - a great range of Fairtrade and environmentally friendly products

Old House Store

Womersleys - natural building products

Self-building advice

Association for Environment Conscious Building 

Building for a future - publishers of Green Building magazine and the Green Building Bible.

Build It Magazine - self-build projects and news

Green Register of Construction Professionals

Recycling

Freecycle - international recyling organisation giving unwanted things to other people

Recycle Now - information site

Waste Aware Scotland - Scottish recycling campaign

Housing and Regeneration

www.cih.org - The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)

www.insidehousing.co.uk - the news magazine of the CIH

www.regen.net - the excellent "Regeneration and Renewal" magazine

www.society.guardian.co.uk-  the Guardian’s Society Page

www.york.ac.uk  - The Centre for Housing Policy - based at York University. Has a lot of research papers. 

www.shelter.org.uk -    The website of the homelessness and housing charity Shelter

Regeneration Links 

www.odpm.gov.uk- The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister page on creating sustainable communities     

www.housingnet.co.uk - a private collection of housing data

www.jrf.org  - website of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, a charitable trust that do a lot of research on social issues.                  
  Regen.net - offers a gateway to sources of information on regeneration and a means of sharing experience and good practice.

www.tso.co.uk - The Government's Stationery Office online bookshop    

www.regeneration-uk.com - information resource for urban regeneration, economic development and community renewal

www.regenerationuk.gov.uk -UK Trade & Investment’s regeneration website.

www.bura.org.uk- The British Urban Regeneration Association.

Sustainability Works - for anyone interested in adopting a sustainable approach to housing development and regeneration.
Sustainable Homes - Organisation promoting sustainable development issues, and encouraging HA's to adopt sustainable policies and practices.

www.newstartmag.co.uk- An independent magazine, providing news, comment and analysis for all concerned with regeneration.

www.englishpartnerships.co.uk - the government’s national regeneration agency.

Housing and Regeneration

Job Vacancies

www.insidehousing.co.uk

www.allhousingjobs.co.uk

www.charityjob.co.uk

Legal issues

Centre for International Environmental Law

Eco – The online green newspaper
Environmental Law Foundation - UK charity linking communities and individuals to legal expertise
Environmental Law Foundation - Californian organization dedicated to the preservation and nhancement of human health and the environment
Environmental Law Library - legal information resource list
FIELD - Foundation for International Environmental Law & Development
LAWLINKS - legal information on the internet
Right to know

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Sierra Legal Defence Fund – Canadian free legal service

YourRights.org.uk

Local Information

Bigbarn - find local food by postcode

Eco – The online green newspaper
Environmental Industry Yearbook - database of UK environmental industry companies
Find-our-community.net

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Homecheck - environmental information on areas from post codes
home-envirosearch.com - environmental information on areas from post codes
wasteconnect - recycling points by postcode

Multi-nationals

AnitaRoddick.com - activism, ethical business, human rights, environmentalism, womanhood...
Business and Human Rights Resource
Business for Social Responsibility
Campaign ExxonMobil
Canadian Mining Threatens Endangered Species And Communities In Ecuador
CORE - The Corporate Responsibility Coalition
Corporate Accountability Project

Corporate Register – a register of steps towards sustainability in the business world

Corporatewatch

Eco – The online green newspaper
Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)

Envirowindows: Life Cycle Analysis

The Environmental Industries Commission
Ethical Consumer (EC)
Ethical Corporation Magazine
Ethical Investment Association
The Ethical Investment Research Service (ERIS)
Ethical Junction
Futureharvest

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Global Witness - working to expose the link between natural resource exploitation and human rights abuses
Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
Integrity in Science
The International Corporate Environmental Reporting Site
Karma Banque
Kleercut - Kimberly-Clark, manufacturer of Kleenex tissues, clearcuts ancient forests.
McChildren.Com
mcspotlight.org
Mines and Communities
Multinational Monitor
National Centre for Business & Sustainability (NCBS)
New Economics Foundation (NEF) - works to construct a new economy centred on people and the environment
Stop Esso – Targets the oil company that has lobbied against action to reduce global warming
They Rule - aims to provide a glimpse of some of the relationships of the US ruling class

Natural World

International

Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea
Africam.com - web cams in Africa

African Conservation Foundation
African Wildlife Foundation
All Species Foundation - dedicated to the complete inventory of all species of life
Amazon Co-op - products harvested and produced by the indigenous communities in the Amazon
Amazon Watch
Amazonia
Amizade - promoting volunteerism in Brazil
The Andrew Lees Trust - helping develop educational programs in the south of Madagascar
Animal Info

Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
The Ape Alliance - working for the conservation and welfare of apes
ARKive
Balikpapan Orangutan Society, USA (BOS-USA)
Biodiversity Hot spots
BioGems - from the Natural Resources Defence Council
BirdLife International
The Borneo Project
The Born Free Foundation
Browerweb - information on David Brower - the founder of FOE - and the Earth Island Institute
The Bushmeat Campaign
Bushmeat Project
The Bushmeat Research Programme

Business and Biodiversity

CEEI - Centre for Environmental Education and Information (USA)
Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Conservation International
The Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR)
Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF)

Convention on Biological Diversity
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species UK
Cyprus Conservation Foundation
Declining Amphibians Populations Task Force
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Earth Culture - North Carolina Rainforest Action Site
EarthWatch - connects volunteers to practical projects
EIA - Environmental Investigation Agency

Eco – The online green newspaper
Endangered Species
European Centre for Nature Conservation
European Environment Agency
FERN - the EU forest campaign
Forest Conservation Portal - rainforest, forest and biodiversity conservation news & information
Forest Stewardship Council UK The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world's forests. FSC operates a system of forest certification and product labelling that allows consumers to identify wood products from well-managed forests.

Forest Stewardship Council International
forests monitor - investigates the forest industry
Friends of the Nemaiah Valley - (Canada)
Fundació Natura - Spanish NGO devoted to the conservation of biological diversity
futureforests

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN)
Global Forest Watch
The Global Trees Campaign - conserving threatened trees and their habitats
Good Wood Guide
The Gorilla Foundation - promotes the protection, preservation and propagation of gorillas
Greenforce - environmental surveys in developing countries
The Haribon Foundation - sustainable development for the Philippines
Illegal-logging.info
Indian Tiger Welfare Society
International Forest-related Processes
International Fund for Animal Welfare
International Institute for Environment and Development
International Mire Conservation Group

International Otter Survival Fund
International Snow Leopard Trust - information and conservation of snow leopards
Iracambi - Brazilian Atlantic rainforest conservation
IUCN Redlist of threatened species
IUCN The World Conservation Union
The Jatun Sacha Foundation - conservation, research, education (Ecuador)
Landscape Forum Ireland
Leicester Primate Concern - links to African sanctuaries
Lifeforce - Satpura Tiger Reserve
Madagascar Wildlife Conservation
Marine Stewardship Council
Natural Environment Research Council
Natural Selection: subject gateway to the natural world
The Nature Conservancy - US based habitat conservation
One Planet, One Life & The Sixth Mass Extinction
Orangutan Health Project
Planet Ark - aims to show people and business how to reduce their impact on the environment (Australia)
Project Las Piedras - will investigate the ecological consequences of hunting on mammals along this river (Peru)
Québec Forest Industries Association

Rainforest Action Network - rainforest campaigns organisation

Rainforest Concern
Rainforest Foundation UK
Rainforest Information Centre
ReefBase - online information system on coral reefs
Sakhalin Environment Watch
SaveTheArctic.com
Save the lakes - Southern Cape South Africa
Sea Anglers' Conservation Network
Seal Conservation Society
The Secretariat of the Convention on Migratory Species - (also known as CMS or the Bonn Convention)
The Shark Trust
Sierra Club, BC - Sierra Club, British Columbia Rainforest Site
Species Dictionary
The Sumatran Orangutan Society
Traffic - wildlife trade monitoring network
UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) - species & habitats conservation
United Nations Environment Programme
WARSI (Conservation Information Forum)
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) – UK organization that campaigns for the protection of whales, dolphins
Whales Online
Wildfowl Wetlands Trust
wildlifeline
WildNet Africa – features Africa's wildlife
World Commission on Dams - reviewing the development effectiveness of large dams
World Land Trust - forest conservation
World Rainforest Movement

UK

adopt a dolphin
Association of National Park Authorities
The Barn Owl Centre
Barn Owl Trust
The Bat Conservation Trust - working to conserve bat and habitat conservation
BBCi Nature
Birdlinks - links to over 500 sites / pages of interest to birdwatchers in the UK

Botanical Society of the British Isles
BANC - British Association of Nature Conservationists
British Ecological Society

British Isles Nature Reserves
British Naturalists' Association
British Trees - British Trees Conservation Information
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)
Butterfly Conservation
The Conservation Foundation
Council for National Parks
CountryGoer- promoting access to and within Britain's countryside by public transport
The Countryside Agency
Countryside Council for Wales
The Countryside Trust - conserving the countryside by helping people raise funds and recruit volunteers
Dart Estuary Environmental Management
Defend the Dunes - campaign to prevent residential development on the sand dunes between Lytham St Annes and Blackpool
Derbyshire Foxes - fox rescue site

Devon Wildlife trust -- nature reserve list
Dolphin Care UK

Eco – The online green newspaper
English Nature - Government agency for conservation of wildlife and natural features
The Environment Agency
Environment Wales - supporting and encouraging voluntary action

Envision
Forestry Commission
Froglife - info. on native amphibians and reptiles of Britain and Ireland

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Good Beach Guide - independent guide to the quality of Britain's bathing waters
The Herpetological Conservation Trust
Jane Goodall Institute UK
Joint Nature Conservation Committee
The Land is Ours
LIFE Peatlands Project - Restoring Active Blanket Peat Bog of European Importance in North Scotland
Limestone Pavement Action Group
London Biodiversity Partnership
London & West Middx. National Trust Volunteers
Mammal Society
Marine Conservation Society
Marinet - Campaigning to protect the marine environment
National Biodiversity Network
National Community Forest Partnership
National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (NCCPG)
National  Federation of Badger Groups
National Small Woods Association - promoting conservation and rehabilitation of small woodlands
The National Trust - a guardian for the nation in the acquisition & protection of threatened coastline, countryside & buildings
National Urban Forestry Unit
National Wildflower Centre
The Natural History Museum
Naturenet
North Sea Action Group
Open Spaces Society
Plantlife - wild plant conservation charity
Rare Breeds Survival Trust
reticule - find wildflowers online
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
RSA Trees Initiative
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Scottish Natural Heritage
The Shared Earth Trust - promoting low-input methods of land management
The South Downs Campaign
Steep Holm Island - nature reserve you can visit
Sussex Downs Conservation Board (SDCB)
Talnotry Avian Care Trust (TACT) - voluntarily run Wildlife Centre in Crumlin, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Tree Council
Trees for Life - dedicated to the restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland
UK Biodiversity

UK Safari
UK Wildlife Helpline
Wild About Britain
Wild about woods - celebration of Britain's ancient woodland
The Wild Flower Society - for amateur botanists/wild flower lovers in the UK

Wildfile

Wildlife Online

Wildlife UK - a wildlife discussion forum
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)
The Wildlife Trusts
Wolf Trust
Woodland Trust - dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage

Working for Wildlife

News

The Big Issue – the magazine produced and sold by homeless people
Birds of Britain – monthly online bird watching magazine
British Library
Corporate Watch
Country Life Magazine
The Countryman
Cue and Review - Talking newspaper - Listen to Earth Matters, Friends of the Earth supporters' magazine
The Dendrologist
E/The Environmental Magazine
The Earth Times - newspaper focusing on sustainable development
Ethical Consumer - Ethical Consumer magazine.

Eco – The online green newspaper
EcoFuture (Planetkeepers) - environment magazine
The Ecologist magazine – a serious and authorative long-standing magazine at the forefront of the green movement
The Elements Online Environmental Magazine - environmental concerns from an Atlantic Canadian viewpoint
ENDS - Environmental Data Services
Environment Health News
Environment Times
Environmental News Network - environmental news magazine
Ethical Performance - independent newsletter for socially responsible business

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Green Directory
Green Futures
Green Guide Online

Green.tv- great online video footage of green themes
Grow Your Own
Medialens - a radical critique of mainstream journalism, containing some superb writing and insights into our current situation.
New Internationalist
OneWorld Online - sustainable development news network
Ooze Magazine - 'whatever you need to know as a consumer, parent or as a person'.

People and Planet - excellent resource on environmental issues, with news, picture gallery and videos
Resurgence magazine
Schnews
Social Criticism Review - selected readings on modern society and its ills
Undercurrents

Organisations

Sea Shepherd UK - part of the international group campaigning to protect whales, seals and other ocean creatures

Plane Stupid - campaigning through non-violent direct action to stop airport expansion and cut greenhouse gas emissions from air travel.

Transition Towns - the growing movement of towns and villages which are rising to the challenge of Peak Oil and Climate Change, with the aim of reducing their carbon footprint and becoming self-sufficient

 carbonmanagers.com - a new carbon emissions management company for small to medium sized enteprises

Green Homes Concierge Service - A London-only service at present - for a fee, a surveyor will let you know how your house measures up, and advises you on how to reduce the amount of energy you use

Do The Green Thing - encourages members to do something good for the planet and share their news

Global Warming Alliance - a not for profit company focusing attention on the vital importance of the climate changes taking place, and acts as a public information source as well as a service to inform government and local authorities on climate change issues.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change including text of the Kyoto Protocol

World Wide Fund For Nature  working to protect and conserve wildlife, and their habitats

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)
Christian-Aid.org.uk
An agency of the churches in the UK and Ireland, working to support local organisations, and giving help on the ground through 16 overseas offices.

Ethical Network - bringing together environmentalists, intellectuals, activists and all those who feel dissatisfied with the unsustainable consumption-based culture that is gripping the planet.

Friends of the Earth International
- England, Wales and Northern Ireland
-Scotland

British Library Environmental Information Service

The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) is the leading professional and examining body for scientists, engineers, other environmental professionals, students and those committed to the sustainable management and development of water and the environment.

www.christian-ecology.org.uk

Cool Earth - a very worthwhile new organisation encouraging purchase of rainforest to preserve carbon sinks

Eco Spirit - a site promoting more awareness of the spiritual side of our planet

Reef Relief.org
A is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to preserving and protecting living coral reef ecosystems

EIONet.eu.int European Environment Information and Observation Network (EIONET)

European Recycling Platform

Green Party.org.uk Green Party of England and Wales
Scottish Greens.org.uk Scottish Green Party
European Greens.org The European Federation of Greens
Green Party US.org Green Party of the United States
Green.ca Green Party of Canada
Greens.org.au The Australian Greens
Greens.org.nz The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand

BlackRhinoceros - links to actions on all ecological matters
Earth Action Network - environmental/social justice org. dedicated to the prevention of Earth-damaging developments
Ecology Fund

Environet

Environmental Information Exchange

Friends of the Earth  -Major campaigning group on the full range of environmental issues.

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Gesource – information on the environment for higher education

Greenpeace – leading international direct action group

Junkk.com - a lively and fun site performing the very valuable service of re-using and recycling things we no longer need by finding a good home for them.

No More AOL CDs.com

Low Carbon Innovation Network - shares best practice among industry and local government professionals, with a good discussion board
Race for Rainforest
SaveRainforest.net

Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project -The Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project is a not-for-profit environmental organisation which collects timber waste from local builders, joiners, manufacturers and other businesses – timber which would otherwise go into landfill. The timber is sold at our retail outlet - The Wood Store – or is made into wood products, firewood or woodchip to be used as mulches or fuel. The project takes on volunteers from all walks of life, to provide training and support to enable disadvantaged people to get back to work.

World Wide Fund for Nature – campaigning to save wildlife and habitats

The Association for the Conservation of Energy (ACE), Westgate House, Prebend Street, London. N1 8PT General Enquiries: info@ukace.org Tel: +44 (020) 7359 8000 

Fax: +44 (020) 7359 0863 http://www.ukace.org Campaigns on energy conservation issues.

 Zero point zero - a green campaigning organisation linked to the Ethical Superstore

Amnesty International, The Human Rights Action Centre,17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA. Tel. +44 20 7033 1500.  Campaigns for human rights around the world.                           

 www.amnesty.org.uk.

The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV), Conservation Centre, 163 Balby Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. DN4 0RH Tel: 01302 572 244 Fax: 01302 310 167 Information@btcv.org.uk  http://www.btcv.org

The Campaign Against the Arms Trade (CAAT) 11 Goodwin Street, Finsbury Park, London N4 3HQ. For all telephone enquiries call: +44-(0)-20 72810297. To fax: +44-(0)-20 72814369. enquiries@caat.org.uk.  http://www.caat.org.uk

The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) 162 Holloway Road, London N7 8DQTel: 020 7700 2393 Fax: 020 7700 2357

Email: enquiries@cnduk.org  Website: www.cnduk.org

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ, UK
General Enquiries: +44 (0)1654 705950 A living exhibition of green ideas in action, and a great day out. http://www.cat.org.uk

Compassion in World Farming, CIWF, Charles House, 5a Charles Street, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 3EH United Kingdom Tel. 00 44 (0) 1730 264 208 http://www.ciwf.org.uk/

The Co-operative Bank, PO Box 101, 1 Balloon Street, Manchester M60 4EP  customerservice@co-operativebank.co.uk. http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk The leading ethical bank.

Cyclists Touring Club, 69 Meadrow, Godalming, Surrey GU7 3HS
Tel : 0870 873 0060 Fax : 0870 873 0064  Email  : cycling@ctc.org.uk http://www.ctc.org.uk/

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), Information Resource Centre, Lower Ground Floor, Ergon House, c/o Nobel House, 17 Smith Square
London SW1P 3JR   helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk   http://www.defra.gov.uk

Eco, 98 Crane Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2QD. Tel 07725 147 626. The online newspaper covering environmental issues.

 webmaster@ecozine.co.uk      www.ecozine.co.uk

The Ecology Building Society, 7 Belton Road, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 0EE phone: 0845 674 5566 fax: 01535 650780
email:info@ecology.co.uk      www.ecology.co.uk

The Environmental Transport Association (ETA), 68 High Street, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8RS. Tel. 0800 212 810. www.eta.co.uk     eta@eta.co.uk  Campaigns for greener transport, and provides breakdown service with good rates for low mileage drivers.

Friends of the Earth, 26-28 Underwood Street, London N1  7JQ. For information about Friends of the Earth campaigns or any other environmental issue,
phone the Information Service tel. 0808 800 1111.  For all other enquiries (including membership and publications requests) Tel: 020 7490 1555
http://www.foe.co.uk/  info@foe.co.uk

Greenpeace UK , Canonbury Villas, London, N1 2PN Tel: 020 7865 8100

http://www.greenpeace.org.uk  info@uk.greenpeace.org The leading peaceful direct action group. Greenpeace International

The Green Party UK, 1a Waterlow Road, London, N19 5NJ
Tel: 020 7272 4474 Fax: 020 7272 6653
Email: office@greenparty.org.uk   http://www.greenparty.org.uk/

The Green Information and Advice Agency (G.A.IA), P.O. Box 3865, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire BA15 5AA tel. 07725 147 626  Links to environmental groups and advice on green issues.

www.gaiaworld.org                           Email: webmaster@gaiaworld.org  

The National Trust, P.O. Box 39, Warrington WA5 7WD.  Tel. 0870 458 4000 

enquiries@thenationaltrust.org.uk  http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Oxfam, Oxfam House, John Smith Drive, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2JY

 Tel. 0870 333 2700 http://www.oxfam.org.uk/

Population Concern 178-202 Great Portland Street London W1N 5TB Phone: 0171 631 1546 Fax: 0171 436 2143 ...  info@populationconcern.org.uk.  http://www.populationconcern.org.uk

Survival, 6 Charterhouse Buildings, London EC1M 7ET
T 00 44 20 7687 8700 F 00 44 20 7687 8701
info@survival-international.org http://www.survival-international.org

Sustrans, 2 Cathedral Square, College Green, Bristol  BS1 5DD.
Tel: 0117 926 8893 Fax: 0117 929 4173

info@sustrans.org.uk  http://www.sustrans.org.uk 

The Worldwide Fund for Nature, (WWF), Panda House, Weyside Park, Godalming,
Surrey GU7 1XR tel: 01483 426444

http://www.wwf.org.uk 

US Citizens Network for Sustainable Development
Including guide to the South African summit
Australian Conservation Foundation Advocating a society which protects, sustains and restores the environment, and provides healthy air, land, water and biological diversity

The International Institute for Sustainable Development - advancing policy recommendations on international trade, economic policy, climate change, and natural resource management to make development sustainable.

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
A coalition of international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development, i.e. environmental protection, social equity and economic growth.

Other issues

ActionAid
Amnesty International
Black Information Link
Burma Campaign UK

Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT)

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) – Campaigning for worldwide nuclear disarmament

Cedar International - forum for the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights centre for dignity and rights
Charter 88 - constitutional change interactive information
Christian Aid
Christian Aid's - subscription-free Internet Service Provider (ISP)
CitizensConnection.net - the UK website for active citizens
Citizens Online
Community Service Volunteers (CSV)
Computer Aid
Computers for Charity
Development Gateway
Dissent - a network of resistance against the G8
Drinking Water Inspectorate

Eco – The online green newspaper
Economic and Social Research Council
Electric City - Central London parcel delivery service using zero-emission electric vehicles
Forest Peoples Programme

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Global Action Plan - helps people to take practical action for a better environment
Global Environmental Change
Global Change
Global Volunteer Network - overseas volunteers
Ilisu Dam Campaign
Inequality.org
Institute for Citizenship
Institute for Public Policy Research
Intermediate Technology

International Fund for Animal Welfare- IFAW acts to improve animal welfare by reducing commercial exploitation and trade, aiding animals in distress, and preserving habitat for animals.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation - social research
Mast Action UK - campaigning for a national policy on the sensible siting of mobile phone masts
Mesothelioma Information and Resource Group
Mesothelioma Online Advice
MORI - Market and Opinion Research International
National Asthma Campaign
National Eczema Society
National Pure Water Association Ltd
National Radiological Protection Board
The Natural Death Centre
Nobel Prize for Sustainable Development
Oxfam
The Ozone Hole Tour
Partnerships
Powerful Information
Powerwatch -  information and advice about the potential hazards from electromagnetic fields
Remember Ken Saro-Wiwa
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)

Schumacher College

Stop the War Coalition -Home of the Stop the War coalition. Find latest news, campaign updates, local and national events.

Surfers Against Sewage
Survival International - worldwide organisation supporting tribal peoples
TimeBank - put your spare time to good use here
Timewatch - preservation of ancient monuments and landscapes
Tourism Concern

United Nations Association of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UNA-UK) UNA-UK campaigns and educates to help turn the ideals of the UN into reality. The site covers a wide range of peace, social, environmental and human rights issues.
War On Want
WaterAid
WaterWatch
Women's Environmental Network (WEN)
World Development Movement (WDM) - campaigns to tackle the root causes of poverty

Places to visit

Cotswold Wildlife Park

The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers - A charity encouraging conservation volunteers which aims to create a more sustainable future by inspiring people and improving places

The Wildlife Trusts - More opportunities to get involved with worthwhile conservation projects

The Youth Hostel Association - great budget accommodation in beautiful locations around Britain, and not just for young people.

Go for a walk! - a great site for people who love walking and hiking, and if you can get there by public transport or bike, even better.

Soil Association Farm Visits - Visit an organic farm and find out first hand about a farming system that works in harmony with nature

Dinosaur Park – Coombe Martin,Devon

Earth from the air
The Eden Project – an amazing, inspirational and educational opportunity to learn more about the plants that have shaped our lives.

Kew Gardens - botanical information, CITES Information
Lee Valley Park
The Living Rainforest - rainforest under glass in Berkshire, England
London Wetland Centre

Marwell Zoo - a spacious zoo, with a strong emphasis on conservation

London Zoo – conservation, science and learning

The Centre for Alternative Technology - CAT Visitor Centre is located just north of Machynlleth in mid-Wales, and the seven-acre display site includes exciting interactive displays that demonstrate the incredible power of wind, water and sun and has working examples of environmentally responsible buildings, energy conservation, organic growing and composting.

Bristol Zoo - a fun day out in pleasant gardens, emphasis on education and conservation, a great walk through tunnel under seals and penguins

Dublin Zoo  

Planning

Chapter 7 The Planning Office of The Land Is Ours
Contaminated Land
Contamlinks - Contaminated land resources
Council for the Protection of Rural England
Crystal Palace Campaign
DETR Planning page

Eco – The online green newspaper
The Empty Homes Agency – campaign against under used property throughout England
Essex Thames Gateway Information Group

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Hands off Kent
Home Zone News
Living Streets
Local Government Association
NetRegs - advice on environmental practices for the smaller business
Planning Aid for London
The Planning Exchange
The Planning Inspectorate
Regen.net
ROOM - National Council for Housing and Planning
The Royal Town Planning Institute
Save Coate!
spitalfields market under threat (SMUT)
Town and Country Planning Association
URGENT
West Hallam Environmental Group - raising local awareness of the Shipley West Opencast Planning Application

Politics

Constituency Locata - find your MP

Eco – The online green newspaper
English Nature
Epolitix
Eur Activ - news monitoring, policy positions, discussion forums and contacts on selected EU affairs
The European Parliament
faxyourmp.com - send a free fax to your MP

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee
ICLEI - International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
International Simultaneous Policy Organisation
LobbyWatch
Local Government Association
Policybrief - 'one-stop-shop' for all public policy initiatives in the UK
The Public Whip
Simultaneous Policy UK
TheyWorkForYou.com
UK Government main page
UK Parliament
WriteToThem.com
YouGov - political / citizen power web site

Political Parties

Conservative
Green
Labour
Liberal Democrat
Official Monster Raving Loony
Plaid Cymru
Scottish National
SDLP
Sinn Féin
Socialist Alliance

Socialist PartyUK Independence
Ulster Unionist
United Kingdom Unionist

Poverty and Debt

ActionAid.org
UK based development agency working in more than 30 third world countries to eradicate poverty by overcoming the injustice and inequity that cause it
Oxfam.org/.../debt relief and poverty reduction.pdf
Debt relief and poverty reduction: 'Meeting the Challenge'
(PDF Format)
Oxfam.org home page

Global Issues.org/...
- 'Causes of Poverty'

Eco – The online green newspaper

War On Want.org
Movement fighting for a world without poverty by exposing the politics behind poverty and working to reform the political and economic systems that keep people poor

Poverty Net
A World Bank Web site developed to providing resources for people and organizations working to understand and alleviate poverty

Poverty Reduction Learning Network

Asian Development Bank

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)
Global Poverty Report - aims to inform the discussion of heads of states on key poverty reduction issues requiring support from developed countries

WorldBank.org
Working in more than 100 developing economies, using a mix of finance and ideas to improve living standards and eliminate the worst forms of poverty

United Nations Human Development Report

International Monetary Fund/
'Is Global Poverty Falling?'

World Hunger Year.org

DEVPOLAWAR
European Union funded project whose aim is to stimulate debate about key aspects of European Union Policy on development and international co-operation on themes of conflict, hunger, health, poverty and refugees
Jubilee 2000 UK.org
Building on the work of the successful Jubilee 2000 debt cancellation campaign, providing up-to-date research, analyses, news and data on international debt and finance.

Global Issues.org/TradeRelated/Debt.asp
incl. causes of the debt crisis, scale of the debt crisis, debt and the effect on children

World Watch.org/...
The Third World Debt Crisis: Facts and Myths

WDM.org.uk/campaign/debt.htm
World Development Movement, debt campaign

Guardian.co.uk/debt/
Guardian newspaper special report: debt relief - new, comment and background stories

Parliament.uk/commons/...
1998 research paper on the cancellation of international debt

IMF.org/...
International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 'Debt Relief under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative'. Outlines of framework designed by the IMF and the World Bank to provide special assistance for heavily indebted poor countries

Debtweek.org - The Week of Global Action against Debt and IFIs is an initiative of the different movements and organisations in the International South North Campaign on Illegitimate Debt (www.illegitimatedebt.org). It was born at the World Social Forum in Nairobi, in 2007.

Recycling and Waste

Myzerowaste.com - a great site by a family who have cut their waste stream to virtually nil - one bin a year. Full of tips on how to do it. Recommended.

Wombling.org.uk - a great site offering to collect unwanted items. Their mission is primarily to keep usable items out of the landfill, and also to support recycling, sustainability and environmental initiatives. They collect your unwanted items from your door, free of charge,  then, depending on the item/s, they either: sell them on (the proceeds go towards  fuel/running costs. - they do not make a profit) donate them to an appropriate charity, or sort the items for recycling - preventing the waste of valuable, usable materials. They are based in North Norfolk, and cover Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire, basically the East Anglia region.

Waste and Resources Action Programme - WRAP is a non-profit making organisation that works in partnership to encourage and enable businesses and consumers to be more efficient in their use of materials and recycle more things more often.

Rubbish.net - a house clearance company with a conscience, that recycles 75% of what is collected

Combined Harvesters - a great site for all aspects of rainwater harvesting, from water butts to storage tanks

Grabhire  - Offering grab hire, grab wagons, skip hire, lowloader skip hire and
tipper hire, RTK Grab Hire are the grab hire and skip hire specialists

Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project -The Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project is a not-for-profit environmental organisation which collects timber waste from local builders, joiners, manufacturers and other businesses – timber which would otherwise go into landfill. The timber is sold at our retail outlet - The Wood Store – or is made into wood products, firewood or woodchip to be used as mulches or fuel. The project takes on volunteers from all walks of life, to provide training and support to enable disadvantaged people to get back to work.

www.Recycle-more.co.uk

www.wastepoint.co.uk – the site of Waste Connect

www.wrap.org.uk

www.wasteonline.org.uk

www.environ.org.uk/ecohouse - Leicester-based charity with lots of good links and resources

recyclezone.org.uk – a school site with useful links on waste and recycling

Magpie - Magpie are a Brighton-based recycling co-operative with a website that offers a lot of resources and a range of services.

GEN: Global Ecolabelling Network

Wastepoint.co.uk Comprehensive reference for recycling points throughout the UK

WasteWatch.org.uk Leading environmental organisation promoting sustainable resource management in the UK by campaigning for a reduction in resource consumption and
an increase in waste they recycling

Junkk.com - a lively and fun site performing the very valuable service of re-using and recycling things we no longer need by finding a good home for them.

DEFRA.gov.uk/environment/waste/ UK Government - Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs - Recycling & Waste: introduction to waste in the UK, what happens to waste, A-Z of waste materials, waste statistics, information for local authorities, legislation & licensing
Oviously.com/recycle The Internet Consumer Recycling Guide

Eco – The online green newspaper

state.ma.us/dep/recycle Guide to recycling incl. business waste reduction, composting, consumer recycling, electronics recycling, hazardous products, guide for children

Recycled Products.org.uk guide to products available in the UK which contain recycled materials

Waste exchange/materials calculator

CRN.org.uk Community Recycling Network - a membership organisation promoting community-based sustainable waste management to tackle the UK's growing waste problem

Plastics Recycling Info

GRN.com Global Recycling Network (GRN) - site dedicated to recycling-related information.

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

European Recycling Platform

EPA.gov/recyclecity/mainmap.htm Childrens' guide to recycling

NRC-Recycle.org National Recycling Coalition, a non-profit organization representing diverse interests committed to the common goal of maximizing recycling

Science

Climate Hot Map - Early warning signs

United Nations Environment Programme Arendal, Norway
Country by country greenhouse gas emission graphs
NASA's Global Change Master Directory (GCMD)

Carbon Disclosure Project

Atmosphere, Climate and Environment Information Programme

Providing descriptions of Earth science data sets and services relevant to global change research

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Goddard Institute for Space Studies
The Global warming Debate

Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Evidence for climate change and the greenhouse effect

Climate Ark.org
Climate change & renewable energy portal

Department of the Environment/...
Children's guide to global warming

US Government Global Change Research Programme

Greentie: Greenhouse Gas Technology Information Exchange

BBC News/... 'Sceptics denounce climate science 'lie''

vision.net.au/~daly/
- 'Still Waiting for Greenhouse' - a sceptical view of the evidence for global warming

Republicans for Environmental Protection
'Facts and Myths about Global Warming: A Conservative Perspective'

Washington Post

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - global warming site

New Scientist.com/... Global Pollution trends
Climate.org The Climate Institute - an international network of experts and alliances seeking to promote discussion and to influence political and business leaders on issues surrounding climatechange

ClimateCare.org

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Founded by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1988 in recognition of the potential for global climate change

BBC.co.uk/climate change
the evidence, impact and politics of climate change

Guardian.co.uk/global warming/

Manchester Metropolitan University/...
Manchester Metropolitan University - Encyclopaedia of the Atmospheric Environment a one-stop source of information on a range of atmospheric issues, including air quality, acid rain, global warming and ozone depletion.

Southampton University/...
The effects of global warming

WWF - Climate Change Campaign

European Environment Agency/.../Climate Change Earth from Space
3D Earth
Satellite Images of Earth
Exploring Earth
Planet Mars
Earth Pictures
Views of the Earth
Pictures of the Earth
Picture of Planet Earth

Sustainable Development

BioRegional - resources for One Planet Living, including “Z-Squared” - a zero-energy/waste community.

Development Gateway.org - information and knowledge sharing on sustainable development nd poverty reduction

Sustainable Development Information Service (SDIS)
Aiming to provide accessible and accurate information on the environment and sustainable development

WorldWatch.org
Non profit public policy research organization informing about emerging global trends and analysing  the world economy and environment.
Environmental News network

Eco – The online green newspaper with good coverage and links on sustainable development.

The Green Building Press - publisher of “Building for a Future” magazine and “The Green uilding Bible.”
Sustainability Institute
a think-do tank dedicated to sustainable resource use, sustainable economics, and sustainable community

Earth Times.org

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

The World Wide Web Virtual Library on Sustainable Development
Yahoo Sustainable Development Directory

Sustainable-Development.gov.uk UK Government Government's sustainable development strategy
DEFRA.gov.uk/environment/sustainable/
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs - Sustainable Development section

OneWorld.net
The largest international network and online information resource for sustainable development and human rights.

SustDev.org
Sustainable Development International - information on all aspects of sustainable development and environmental issues

SustLife.com Presenting information about the state of the planet and some of the solutions to the current crisis facing all species & our eco-system
EnviroLink Network
Working to develop a comprehensive resource those working for social and environmental change.

Friends of the Earth/.../Earth Summit - Johannesburg
archive.Greenpeace.org/earthsummit/
Christian Aid.org.uk/... World Summit for Sustainable Development

Dir.Yahoo.com/.../Environment_and_Nature/ Sustainable_Development/

Hockerton Housing Project - the UK's first earth sheltered ecological housing development.

Quality of Life Assessment A life-cycle analysis tool, promoted by English Heritage, English Nature, the Countryside Agency, and the Environment Agency.

Self-build - case studies on self-build housing, self-build features and information, product listings and useful links

UN Division for Sustainable Development Includes information about the Johannesburg Summit on Sustainable Development, 2002

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Includes description of the Kyoto Protocol

Urban Green Spaces Taskforce - set up to drive forward the Deputy Prime Minister's sustainable communities agenda.

Walter Segal Trust - ecological self build - a simple, ecologically sound system for self build which almost anyone can do

Trade

Bananalink
Bilaterals.org
British Association for Fair Trade Shops
Department of Trade and Industry

Eco – The online green newspaper
EpaWatch
European Fair Trade Association

Fair Trade Foundation

G.A.I.A – The Green Advice and Information Agency (G.A.I.A)

GATS watch
IFIwatchnet
International Federation for Alternative Trade
International Forum on Globalization (IFG)
LETSLINK Homepage
New Economics Foundation
Trade Justice Movement
Trade Observatory Traidcraft
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Wuppertal Institute on globalisation

Transport

Campaigns

Best on CO2 rankings - Department for Transport site ranking cars by their CO2 emissions

Car busters - international group campaigning for a car-free world

Clean Car Campaign.org US campaign promoting a clean revolution in the motor vehicle industry

HACAN Clear Skies - campaigning against air-ports, especially Heathrow

In Town Without my Car - town centres which have a car-free day

London cycling campaign - aiming to make London a better place for cyclists

Rail Future - campaigning for better passenger and freight services

Road Alert - International resource about transport direct action

Road Block - supporting anti-road protests around the UK

Road Rage - a point of reference for green transport campaigns

The Slower Speeds Initiative - campaigning for lower speed limits

Sustainable Transport.org.uk
Campaigning to increase awareness of the environmental impacts of current transportation modes and to promote more sustainable alternatives

Sustrans.org.uk Sustainable transport charity working on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport

Transform Scotland.org.uk

Campaign for Better Transport - independent organisation promoting sustainable transport.

Flying and Alternatives

Choose Climate - about the impact of flying

Transport Impact Calculator - set up by East Sussex County Council with a simple calculator to calculate your annual travel emissions.

Rail information

National Rail Enquiries - an online timetable to find the quickest way for any rail journey

Rail Passenger Council - the national rail consumer watchdog

Staffs.ac.uk/schools/sciences/geography/cast/

Bus information

National Federation of Bus Users - independent group that gives bus users a voice

Wiggly Bus - a demand responsive transport system featuring a bus which can be booked to go off-route

Public Transport Information

Traveline - information on bus, coach and train travel

General information

DFT: Department for Transport

Nottingham University - Index of Websites related to sustainable urban travel
europa.eu.int/comm/environment/trans/ European Commission - 'Developing a Sustainable Transport System'

London Congestion Charging Links

European Commission Directorates-General Energy and Transport

The Highways Agency - responsible for operating the road network

PTI.org.uk UK Public Transportation Information

AirQuality.co.uk UK National Air Quality Information Archive

Accidents and support

Road Peace - dedicated to supporting bereaved and injured road crash victims, and campaigning for road safety

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents - charity which campaigns for education, change and safety

Insurance

ibuyeco- 100% carbon neutral car insurance

Energy saving vehicles

Air car - cars that run on compressed air!

Alternative Vehicles Technology - sell a range of electric vehicles

Honda - produce the Honda Civic Hybrid and research into hydrogen powered cars

Lexus Hybrid

Sakura - sellers of the Maranellor4, a new electric car, and electric bikes

The Battery Vehicle Society - a UK club

Toyota - makers of the Prius Hybrid

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuel Systems - research LPG and fuel cells

Biodiesel Filling Stations - list of where to fill up in the UK

Bio-power - network of companies making a range of bio fuels

EERE.energy.gov/RE/hydrogen fuel cells
US Department of energy - hydrogen fuel cells explained
Fuel Economy.gov/feg/fuel cell US Dept of Energy - Fuels cells, benefits and how they work
FuelCellWorld.org World Fuel Cell Council

Fuel Cell Today.com Portals for companies and individuals with an interest in the ommercialisation of fuel cells

Biofuels for Sustainable Transport

Golden Fuels - a workers' co-operative selling bio fuel in the Oxford area

Greenergy - sell biofuels in the south-east

Low impact living initiative - run a course on conversion and use of biofuel

LPG Autogas - support the use of LPG

Veggie Power - support use of biodiesel

Vehicle Certification Agency's Car Fuel Data - useful site giving efficiency data on most cars

Car Clubs

Car Plus - national charity promoting responsible car use, giving a list of car clubs around the UK

Freewheelers - online database for people offering or needing lifts around the UK

Liftshare - Award winning database for private and business use

My Lifts - carshare website

Share a car -  carshare website mainly for the South and Midlands

Smart Moves - Carclubs based in Edinburgh, Huddersfield, Norwich, Portsmouth, Brighton, London, Reading, Bath and Bristol

Village Car Share - info. on setting up a carshare scheme in villages

Taxis

Green Tomato Cars - London minicab firm using only Toyota Prius Hybrids

Cycling

A to B magazine - gear and advice

Bicycle Doctor - workers' co-op in Manchester that sells and repairs bikes

Brompton bicycles - makers of the famous folding bike

Cycle Campaign Network - UK national federation of cycle campaign groups

Cycle 1st - Site for everything to do with bikes

Cyclists Touring Club - UK national cyclists' organisation

The Folding Society - for owners of folding bikes

Kinetics - Scottish firm selling electric, folding and recumbent bikes

Strida - makers of an ultra-lite and modernistic folding bike

Velovision - a quarterly bike magazine

Workbike - list of trike, bike and pedicab makers

Electric Scooters

Scoot Electric - sell stylish electric scooter through a dealer network

Zipee Bikes - electric scooter site - fun, friendly travel solution

Walking

Home Zone News - streets designed for people

Living Streets - "champions of streets and public places for people on foot"

Work

Advice

Best Foot Forward - specialist tools to help companies measure their ecological/carbon footprint or material flows

The Carbon Trust - offers free advice on reducing carbon emissions

The Green Office Manual - Earthscan's manual is a useful starting point in business sustainability

Envirowise - government source of advice on the environment and reducing waste

Green Office Action Plan and Green Office Suppliers' Directory - Friends of the Earth advice on turning the workplace green

Groundwork Environmental Business Services - National charity working for local improvement.

Waste Watch - a charity aiming to help us reduce, re-use and recycle

Office Recycling

Bioregional - independent organisation running a paper and cardboard recycling service in central London

Biffa Waste Services - national waste service that will come and organise your waste systems

Fonebank - specialise in recycling or refurbishing old mobiles

Industrial Council for Electronic Equipment Recycling - industry organisation advising on the recycling of computers and other electrical equipment

Office Green Technologies - Essex based company that will collect printer cartridges, mobiles, computers and flourescent tubes

Save a Cup - will collect and recycle plastic cups

Shred-it - will come to you, shred and recycle

WasteConnect - a database in which you enter your postcode and what you want to recycle, and will tell you the possibilities

Wastetraders - online info. on who will recycle what

Printing and Design

Beacon Press - a printing company strong on the environment

The Conscious Designer - Eco friendly printers

Ecographic - Environmentally aware graphic design

Sussed Design - Environmentally aware graphic design

Cartridge Supply and Recycling

The Cartridge Family - sell and collect cartridges

Cartridge World - searchable database of where you can refill and save

Display

Eco Display - wooden displays and banner systems

Office Furniture

Blueline Office Furniture - use FSC certified wood delivered blanket wrapped rather than packaged.

Eurotek Office Furniture - use FSC certified wood

Forest Stewardship Council - search for companies using FSC certified wood

Hands of Wycombe- offer FSC certified furniture

Internet Connection

Green ISP - broadband connection from a solar powered office and will plant a tree to offset emissions

Athenaeum - ethically run hosting company with a solar power centre

Stationery

The Green Stationery Company - green office products and recycled paper

Paperback - long-established company selling recycled paper

Recycled Paper Supplies - nice range of recycled paper, envelopes and cards

Remarkable - neat range of stationery products

Yo-Promotions - recycled office products - mugs, pens, mousemats etc.

Green Eyed Frog - lots of green office products

Howard Smith Paper Group - committed to the environment.

Ethcial Jobs

Countryside Jobs Link - information about conservation jobs

Eden Recruitment - environmental jobs sector

ENDS Environmental Jobs Search - environmental recruitment

Environment Job.co.uk - lots of environment job opportunities

EnvironmentJobs.com - green jobs listing

Evergreen Resources - long-established for environment jobs

Ethical Junction - lots of advice

Growing Careers - for jobs that make a difference

Index Environmental - environment jobs in the UK and worldwide

People and Planet - Ethical Careers

 Young People

Fun links

CBBC Games - lots of games and fun activities

Childrens' ITV (CITV)

Blue Peter

Habbo hotel - American but fun. Chat room, non-violent games etc.

Switcheroozoo - make your own animals

Horseworld - horse mad people will enjoy this one

Neopets - electronic pets online. All the fun, none of the mess.

Northpole.com - where it is Christmas all year round.

Bubblegumclub - more games and activities

Cbeebies - for younger children

Mamamedia.com - games, puzzles, quizzes Create your own creature

Bonus.com - good graphics and games

Yucky.com - slimy but fun science

Wonka.com - sponsored by Nestle but otherwise a cool site

Nickelodeon Junior - good for under 8s.

Sesame Street - games, art and music

Disney - US site / UK site

Aardman Studios - home of Wallace and Gromit -brilliant site with insights into the making of the films

Peter Pan - a site from the Great Ormond Street Charity

Educational linksBBC Learning - a great site including Planet Earth Explorer, video clips about nature from around the world.

Wikipedia - the free online encyclopedia

BBC Newsround - childrens' news site

Young writers - a fun site aimed at people who love reading and writing, with lots of competitions, with events and lots of competitions

Fame Academy bursary - funding opportunities for aspiring musicians

WebClipArt.com - useful for homework

Woodlands Primary School - and inspiring site with some good games for learning tables and much more!

Organisation links

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV - under25s section) The Youth Hostel Association

Soil Association Farm Visits

The Wildlife Trusts

Go for a walk!

The Eden Project

Green Party Youth Page

Young Peoples' Trust for the Environment

The Natural History Museum

Defra Youth Page

@t Bristol Marwell Zoo

London Zoo

Bristol Zoo