Organisations/Networks (Environmental) - links

  • All Things Eco (www.allthingseco.co.uk) - lists 100's of companies from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales (with just a few abroad!) that support the environment and sustainable living.
  • Banana Link (www.bananalink.org.uk) – find out more about how bananas can be produced more sustainably.
  • Best Global Warming Articles (www.bestglobalwarmingarticles.com)
  • Bridgegreen (www.bridgegreen.com) provide finance for cars and light commercial vehicles, but encourages the use of high economy and low emission vehicles - also offset CO2 emissions.
  • Centre for Alternative Technology (www.cat.org.uk) - UK visitor’s centre in Mid Wales promoting alternative energy and sustainable living.
  • Climate Action Network Nottinghamshire (www.climatenotts.org.uk)- coalition of local voluntary and community organisations - environment and development groups, faith groups, humanitarian organisations, women's groups, trade unions and others - working together to achieve more effective action on climate change. 
  • Climate Ark - Climate Change Portal (www.climateark.org) - Dedicated to promoting public policy that addresses global climate change through reductions in carbon dioxide and other emissions, energy conservation, alternative energy sources and ending deforestation.
  • Earth Platform (www.earthplatform.com) - environmental website that informs you about our natural planet and the emerging threats to our world today.
  • Eco-logic books (www.eco-logicbooks.com) are a small, ethical company that specialize in books that provide practical solutions to environmental problems.
  • English Nature (www.english-nature.org.uk)
  • Environment Agency (www.environment-agency.gov.uk)
  • Environmental Transport Association (ETA) (www.eta.co.uk) - Provide ethical breakdown (similar to AA & RAC) and cycling assistance, insurance, etc. The ETA promotes Green Transport week and Car Free Day.
  • Ethical Jobs (www.ethical-jobs.co.uk) - A primary source for job seekers looking for a comprehensive selection of jobs that have an ethical dimension.
  • Ethical Junction (www.ethical-junction.org) - The Ethical Junction is a gateway to the ethical sector giving a focal point for a broad range of ethical issues and trading.
  • Friends of the Earth (www.foe.co.uk) - Friends of the Earth is the largest international network of environmental groups in the world, represented in 61 countries and one of the leading environmental pressure groups in the UK.
  • Get Sust! (www.get-sust.com) - brings research news, reviews and job opportunities direct to the desk-tops of built environment students, researchers and professionals across the UK. There Includes a FREE newsletter.
  • Global Action Plan (www.globalactionplan.org.uk) - Practical environmental charity that helps people to make positive changes at home, at work, at school and in the wider community.
  • Global Warming - Green Pages - Irish based, this website provides useful information about global warming and a directory of other organisations addressing this issue.
  • Green Mortgages  (http://living.morethan.com/green-mortgages/) - Everyone was talking about green mortgages this time last year. But twelve months on, where can you get one? And what exactly is a green mortgage anyway? This website provides information and advice on green mortgages, amongst related subjects.
  • Green Weeks (www.greenweeks.org) - Through three weeks of special events and activities, Greenweeks celebrates the achievements of local people who are helping to make our bit of the world a cleaner, greener, healthier, safer place.
  • Grown Up Green (www.grownupgreen.org) - Great website whose aim is to raise awareness of activities which enable society to develop in a sustainable way.
  • Henry Doubleday Research Association (www.hdra.org.uk) – lots of information about organic gardening.
  • I Count (www.icount.org.uk) - Campaign of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition.
  • Institute for Sustainable Development in Business (www.susdev.co.uk) is based at Nottingham Trent University.
  • Low Impact Living Initiative (LILI) (www.lowimpact.org) - LILI is dedicated to helping protect the global environment by promoting sustainable alternatives to various aspects of everyday life. Run regular workshops, presentations and courses.
  • Nigels Eco Store (www.nigelsecostore.com)- specialist online Eco store offering a range of environmentally and eco friendly. Natural and green products that are both stylish and contribute towards environmental sustainability. 
  • Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group (www.nottsbag.org.uk) - It provides advice, training and financial support for individuals and community groups taking action for local wildlife.
  • Permaculture Association (www.permaculture.org.uk) - Supports people and projects through training, networking and research, using the ethics and principles of permaculture.
  • Renew-Reuse-Recycle (www.renew-reuse-recycle.com) - online community all about what we can do to stop or mitigate the effects of climate change.
  • Rising Tide (www.risingtide.org.uk) - A coalition of groups and individuals committed to a grassroots approach to fighting climate change.
  • Sponge (www.spongenet.org) - An independent network of professionals who share an interest in sustainable development. It organises regular events for members to meet & learn & develop fresh ideas.
  • Suma  (www.suma.co.uk) is the UK’s largest independent wholefood wholesaler-distributor. Specialising in vegetarian, fairly traded, organic, ethical and natural products, we also have our own successful brand of food and non-food products.
  • Sustainable Development Commission (www.sd-commission.org.uk)- The Government's independent watchdog on sustainable.
  • Sustainable Life Eco-Portal (www.sustlife.com) - Information & Products to help you find what you need to live a more healthy, socially & environmentally sustainable life.
  • The Web of Hope  - Aims to provide a "global distillation of best practice models for sustainability.
  • Tip The Planet - (www.tiptheplanet.com) -  a new wiki site that we're helping develop that we believe will make it easier for people to care about our planet. A site that can be written by everyone for everyone.
  • UKCIP (www.ukcip.org.uk) - Information on climate change and predicted future weather patterns
  • UK Green Building Company (www.ukgbc.co.uk) - green building news.
  • Wildlife Trusts (www.wildlifetrust.org.uk) - The organisation is a network of 46 Wildlife Trusts, more than 150 Urban Wildlife Groups and Wildlife Watch (junior branch).
  • Wholewoods Environmental Arts (www.wholewoods.co.uk) - Educational organisation working with adults, schools and families to promote sustainable woodland crafts through courses workshops and teambuilding. Also take commissions for timber framing and other sustainable building services.
  • World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (www.wwoof.org) - dedicated to helping those who would like to volunteer on organic farms
  • World Wildlife Fund (www.wwf.org.uk)
 
 
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