Recycling Sites
British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA)
If you want to know anything about aerosols and recycling them, this is the site for you.
Batteries
British Battery Manufacturers Association
Everything you ever wanted to know about batteries! With a useful
section on batteries and the environment highlighting current and
future legislation.
Compost
Composting Association
A useful site for businesses or local authorities that want to know
more about composting. It contains information on composting standards,
surveys, and the latest composting news.
General
Do Change
The Scottish Executive's site, which shows that even small changes can make a big difference to Scotland's environment.
National Statistics Office
This is the official UK statistics site. You can view and download a wealth of economic and social data FREE.
Rethink Rubbish
This site gives the low-down on the growing problem of household
rubbish in the UK and some quick and easy steps to help solve the
problem.
UK Energy Saving
The website gives information and tips on ways to save energy and also how to save money on household bills
Reuze.co.uk
Contains lots of useful information about recycling a wide variety of
products - from batteries and computers to televisions and cds.
SustainableStuff.co.uk
Being ecologically aware is becoming more important than ever and more widely practised. We show you how.
RecyclingExpert.co.uk
Looking to cut down on your family waste? You'll be amazed at how much you can recycle. We show you how.
Vertualhouse
Built around the lives of an ordinary family, this site shows how easy
being more environmentally and ethically conscious can be. The site
shows areas of a normal family home and includes loads of tips and
ideas for environmental living as well as links to other sites.
Waste Aware Scotland
Waste Aware Scotland is a national campaign that aims to change public
attitudes and behaviour towards waste. Local campaigns are being run
across Scotland to increase waste awareness and encourage people to
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Community Re>Paint
This is a network of paint reuse schemes across England, Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland. The campaign collects leftover reusable
paint from householders and redistributes it to those who need paint
but cannot afford it.
Global Action Plan
Global Action Plan is an independent environmental charity that
provides practical advice and guidance on making small lifestyle
changes that make a real difference.
GLOBE
GLOBE is an international environmental education project for children.
They collect information about their local environment and share it
with the world via the database one the Internet. To date 104 countries
are involved in GLOBE and over 400 UK schools, clubs and centres.
Guide Me Green
Guide Me Green is a growing resource and provides information on
organic, Fair Trade, environmentally-friendly, vegan and special diet
food and non-foods near to where you live, work and shop. They also
have an ethical directory that recommends everyday products that have
been produced in an ethical way.
The Green Providers Directory
The Green Providers Directory has links to hundreds of organic, green
goods and services including renewable energy suppliers, fair trade
clothing, gifts and gadgets.
Reduce The Use
Reduce The Use provides information about the environmental issues affecting small businesses in the UK.
Glass
British Glass
Want to find out what happens to your glass bottles? This site tells
you all you ever wanted to know about glass recycling in the UK.
Glasspac
A glass packaging information resource for consumers, brand owners and
the packaging industry. providing an inspiration zone, a chatroom and a
FAQ section.
Recycling Glass
A fun, educational website all about glass recycling. The history of
glass is explored and there are fun interactive games - we like the
sorting game
Landfill
ENTRUST
ENTRUST regulates the landfill tax credit scheme. The site contains
news from ENTRUST, regulatory guidance and corporate information. The
site is of most use to those who already have some knowledge of the
LTCS.
Landfill Tax Credit Scheme (LTCS)
This site offers a basic introduction to the LTCS, explains whose
eligible for funding and how it works. You'll also find LTCS
statistics, news and have an opportunity to take part in topical debate
with other stakeholders. It is maintained by ENTRUST
Metals
ALCAN (Cash for cans)
An interactive and bright website, with lots of useful aluminium
recycling information with details of how to start a 'cash for cans'
scheme in your office or school.
Can Crush
CanCrush UK distribute environmentally friendly can-crushing machines, which can be branded with your company details.
Steel Can Recycling Information Bureau
Information about steel can recycling with an education section which
gives the history of steel cans and answers your 'canny questions'.
There are also educational resources for primary and secondary
teaching.
NGOs & charities
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is running the Big Ker-Ching Thing to raise funds in
the workplace for research into cancer. Cancer Research UK will provide
special bags and materials enabling people to turn their unwanted goods
into money.
Capitalwastefacts
Capitalwastefacts, a website dedicated to explaining what is going on with waste across London.
Envirolink UK
Provides environmental advice for small to medium size enterprises on a
wide range of subjects including ecodesign, energy efficiency and
health and safety. A useful site for businesses seeking environmental
information.
Association of Charity Shops
The Association of Charity Shops is the only member organisation
dedicated to supporting charities who run shops as part of their
fundraising activities. By pooling expertise and joining forces to
promote common interests, they help members to operate their shops as
effectively as possible. Members range from the largest national
charities to locally based hospices.
The site also contains a 'Shop Locator' to help you find your local
charity shop, where you can donate unwanted clothing, toys, books and
bric-a-brac for reuse and recycling while raising vital funds for
charity.
IT for Charities
An information site providing IT services for charities with a useful section about IT equipment recycling.
London remade
A public funded programme which aims to develop the markets for
recycled products. Also available, a free brokerage service to
businesses.
Re-Cycle
Re-Cylce collect unwanted bikes in the UK and ship them to Africa where
they are refurbished and sold at affordable prices to local people who
urgently need transport. Currently only operational in Essex, but
hoping to expand to London in 2005.
Recycling Consortium
Recycling advice for the Bristol and Avon area. A useful local website with an education area.
ENCAMs
ENCAMs is an environmental charity, which aims to achieve litter free
and sustainable environments. The website includes information on the
Tidy Britain campaigns.
EUROPEN
Europen provide information on packaging and the environment on a European level.
INCPEN
Incpen research the social and environmental impacts of packaging. The
website provides useful statistics and factsheets of packaging use in
the UK.
Waste Awareness Wales
Waste Awareness Wales is a campaign designed to encourage recycling and
waste management throughout the community. The website contains advice
for reducing and recycling your rubbish at home, at school and in the
workplace.
Waste Watch
Wastewatch is a national charity which promotes the reduction, reuse
and recycling of waste. The site gives lots of information on waste
issues and legislation. There is also a useful educational section.
Envirowise
A government programme offering free, independent advice on practical
ways to minimise waste and convert turnover into profit.
Groundwork Environmental Business Services
Provides practical support, advice, information, and training to companies on environmental business issues.
WWF
WWF is best known for its work to protect endangered species, but also
works to protect precious habitats and campaigns against global threats
to people and nature, such as climate change, deforestation and the use
of toxic chemicals. WWF works with government, industry, educators and
the wider public to seek sustainable solutions to our planet's
problems
Homestore
Homestore offers a free collection service for furniture in East
London. All the furniture is then provided at low-cost to people on low
incomes and benefits in the area
Paper
Mailing Preference Service
Individuals and businesses can register online to stop receiving 'junkmail'.
Yellow Pages
The Yellow Pages Directory Recycling Scheme aims to increase the number
of Yellow Pages recycled throughout the UK. A search function allows
you to find your nearest Yellow Pages recycling facility
Plastics
British Plastics Federation
There are many uses for recycled plastic. Several suggestions can be
found on this site, as well as detailed information about the British
Plastics Federation.
RECOUP
RECOUP is a charity established to further plastic recycling.
Information is provided on setting up a plastics recycling scheme and
how plastic is recycled.
Save A Cup
Save-a-cup collect vending machine cups throughout the UK for
recycling. The website provides information for businesses wishing to
get their cups recycled
Policy & regulation
DEFRA
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. This has
replaced the old Department of the Environment and the Ministry of
Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. Information on a wide range of
environmental subjects can be accessed from this website, including
consultation papers.
Department of Trade and Industry
All the latest regulations, speeches and press notices concerning trade
and industry. This site is less useful for browsing but excellent as a
library for the latest legal and media views.
DoE for Northern Ireland
Details of legislation and advice from Northern Ireland's Department of the Environment.
Environment Agency
The Environment Agency regulate the environment in England and Wales,
the website contains a wealth of environmental information, tools,
resources and features, with the latest news on legislation and
compliance.
Environment and Heritage Service
The EHS is in charge of implementing the Government's environmental
policy in Northern Ireland. It regulates Northern Ireland's packaging
waste regulations.
HMSO
View and order legislation online.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
The Scottish environmental regulator's website. Information is provided
on environmental compliance and regulations. There is also a section on
useful environmental data.
Recycled products
Buy Recycled
Run by the National Recycling Forum, the Buy recycled website lists
companies selling recycled products. From office to home and gardening
products.
WRAP
The Waste Resources Action Programme (WRAP) website provides further
information on buying recycled products and links to useful
organisations.
Recycled PromotionalProducts
A collection of printed promotional products, office stationery &
corporate clothing all made from recycled, natural, sustainable &
organic materials
Reuse Networks
Freecycle
The worldwide Freecycle Network is made up of many individual groups
across the globe. It was set up to pass unwanted items from one person
to another for reuse. There is just one rule, everything must be free!
Free-Cycling UK
This site is here to help Recyclers meet to exchange items that would
otherwise end up on a landfill site, whether it's a chair, a fax
machine, piano, or an old door
Give or Take
This is "ebay for free" run by a community recycling project based in
Walthamstow encouraging local people in this area and Essex to reuse
items which may otherwise have been thrown away.
Green Giving
A not for profit site where parents/carers and organisations working
with children can recycle children's clothes, toys, books and equipment
for FREE.
i-recycle
The aim of I-recycle is to provide a central point for people offering items that they no longer require or need.
Recycle.co.uk
Don't take that unwanted item to the tip, post it on Recycle and find it a new home.
Recycle Norfolk
Recycle Norfolk is a a forum for members to advertise their unwanted household items for other members to pick up and reuse
Textiles
Shoe Friends
Shoe Friends is a scheme that wants to recycle and reuse your shoes. It
collects bags of shoes from schools and sends them to be reused in
countries that are less fortunate than Britain.
Staffordshire Textiles
Buyers and exporters of good quality second hand clothing and shoes.
Waste management
Shanks Waste Solutions
Shanks are a large independent waste management company, who can help businesses with their waste management and recycling
Waste Recycling
Waste Recycling is an independently owned British waste management
company, which provides a range of recycling and disposal services for
LAs and private commercial customers.
Network Recycling
Network Recycling is a national organisation delivering practical systems and research for waste and resource management
