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This page is intended to provide more information on all aspects of waste management. Inclusion of a link to a related site in this page does not signify an endorsement of that site from Waste Watch.
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The organisations listed in this links page fulfil both of the criteria given below
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the organisation's area of operation is national (ie not regional or local) |
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the organisation has a major interest in promoting and/or providing information regarding sustainable forms of waste management or, more generally, sustainable development (including services that provide support to these organisations) |
If your organisation fulfils the above criteria and would like a website link added to this page, or if you find that any of the listed links have been changed, please send an email to info@wastewatch.org.uk giving the website address and details of your organisation.
Link Categories:
automotive recycling
buy recycled / eco labelling / eco design
Ecoconstruction |
The ecoconstruction site lists recycled materials for use in house construction. Although aimed specifcally at social housing, the searchable database will offer resources for anyone interested in sustainable construction. |
http://www.ecoconstruction.org
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community groups / NGOs
Bioregional |
Established in 1994, BioRegional Development Group is founded on the green ideal of local production for local needs. The Group takes a market-led approach to sustainable development and promotes the application of appropriate technology.
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http://www.bioregional.com
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FareShare |
FareShare is a national charity that redistributes
surplus fresh food from the food industry to
vulnerable people in the community. This diverts good
food that would otherwise go to landfill as waste.
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http://www.fareshare.org.uk
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Greenpeace |
Greenpeace is an independent non-profit global campaigning organization that uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and their causes. |
http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/
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compost
education
Recyclezone |
The Waste Watch Education website; contains games and activities for children, information and resources for teachers, and a comprehensive list of further links on all aspects of resource use and recycling. |
http://www.recyclezone.org.uk
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electronics/office waste recycling
Europe
furniture
glass recycling
information services / directories / publications
metals recycling
national and local government / legislation
national campaigns
Recycle Now |
Recycle Now is the national waste awareness initiative for England, aiming to encourage consumer action to increase waste reduction, recycling and composting, and provide a cohesive image for recycling. The campaign is run by WRAP. |
http://www.recyclenow.com
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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. |
http://www.wasteawarescotland.org.uk
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packaging
paper and card recycling
plastics / rubber recycling
sustainable development
textiles / nappies
timber
waste exchanges / architectural waste / scrapstores
eSwapit |
eSwapIt gives you the opportunity to trade your unwanted but much loved items for something more useful. Or, if you prefer, you can give your stuff away to someone who could make use of it. |
http://www.eswapit.com/aboutus.php
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waste management
ISO 14001 Infocentre |
The ISO 14000 series addresses environmental management systems, environmental auditing, environmental labeling, environmental performance evaluation, and life cycle assessment. These International standards are voluntary standards. |
http://www.iso14000.com
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