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Campaigning and certification body for organic food and farming. Develops and provides practical
and sustainable solutions which combine food production and environmental protection and human
health.
http://www.soilassociation.org/
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Chebang
E-zine encouraging mutual support for independent local sustainability action in the UK.
http://www.ralph29.freeserve.co.uk/cheb/
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Campaign for Dark Skies.
Aim to bring attention to the problem of upward-shining lights which waste energy and blot out the
night sky. News, general information on what constitutes good lighting, awards granted, how to join
and astronomy news
http://www.dark-skies.org/
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Sustainability for Citizens and Communities
Directory of up-to-date information on local sustainability in the UK (environmental, social and
economic aspects) aimed at ordinary people and community groups.
http://www.ralph29.freeserve.co.uk/scc
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Surfers Against Sewage
Campaign group with a mission to rid the coastline of sewage.
http://www.sas.org.uk/
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Ecovillage Network UK
Publications, networks and skills index. Assists individuals, projects, and organisations in
developing environmentally, socially and economically sustainable settlements.
http://europe.ecovillage.org/uk/network/index.htm
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PowerShift
Energy Saving Trust programme supporting clean fuel vehicles. Includes explanation, buyers guide on
alternative fuels and information on grants.
http://www.powershift.org.uk/
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Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership
Action and advisory group promoting the shift to clean low carbon vehicles and fuels.
http://www.lowcvp.org.uk
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CleanUp
Government backed initiative encouraging the fitting of emission reduction equipment to high
pollution diesel vehicles, especially haulage. Offers grants of up to 75%.
http://www.cleanup.org.uk/
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BBC - Nature Environment
BBC's introduction to conservation, green guides to help you make environmentally friendly
lifestyle choices and careers in the environmental jobs sector.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/environment/
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Bucks Residents Against the INcinerator
Group resisting the development of a large industrial incinerator at Newton Longville/Milton
Keynes. News, membership, contacts.
http://www.tauruspr.co.uk/brain/brain.htm
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Stop the Mottram Bypass
Campaign site opposed to the A628 Mottram/Tintwistle bypass.
http://stopmottrambypass.tripod.com/now/start.html
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Campaign Against East Midlands Airport Expansion
Campaign group dedicated to fighting the proposals to expand East Midlands Airport. Includes guide
to objecting, messages of support and details of the proposals.
http://www.fightema.co.uk
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Do a little, change a lot.
Guide to helping protect Scotland's and the World's environment.
http://www.dochange.net
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Gaia Watch of the UK
Human population growth and international migration. Consequences for the UK.
http://www.population-growth-migration.info/
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Stop Avon Valley Airport
Site allowing readers to register disapproval of the proposed airport. Poll, countdown clock and
papers on the issue.
http://www.stopavonvalleyairport.org.uk/
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Rethink Rubbish
This site gives information about the growing problem of rubbish in the UK and some quick and easy
steps for everyone to help solve the problem.
http://www.rethinkrubbish.com
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Oxford Greenpeace Campaign Group
Environmental pressure group. Details of meetings and other activities.
http://www.liverpool6.fsnet.co.uk/
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Living Streets
A campaign of the Pedestrians' Association. Aiming to make every village, town and city more
pedestrian friendly. Manifesto, contacts, and livability survey.
http://www.livingstreets.org.uk/
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Global Commons Institute
An independent organisation campaigning on climate change. Promotes a "Contraction and
Convergence" solution. Includes a global warming model(Excel spreadsheet or Java applet)
recent papers and book reviews as well as contact information.
http://www.gci.org.uk/
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EU Energy.Com
In depth reports on the liberalisation of the energy sector across Europe.
http://www.eu-energy.com
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ENVIROinsite
UK environment, wildlife and conservation news, message board and events diary.
http://www.geocities.com/enviroinsite
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Whitbread Action Earth
A campaign encouraging people to get involved in local environmental projects throughout Great
Britain.
http://www.csvenvironment.org.uk/actionearth/
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Association for Environment Conscious Building
Promotes environmentally responsible practices within building. Includes forum and details of their
magazine.
http://www.aecb.net/
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Computers for Charity
A voluntary, non-profitmaking organisation that recycles and resells PCs. Has centres across the
UK.
http://www.computersforcharity.org.uk/
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Clean Vehicles
Information about low emission vehicles, equipment, fuel and the companies that supply them.
http://www.clean-vehicles.com
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World Wildlife Federation (WWF): UK
Campaigns on a wide range of environmental issues including opposition to new road building.
http://www.wwf.org.uk/core/index.asp
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UK Centre for Economic and Environmental Development
Independent charitable foundation focusing on sustainable business, marine environment, information
and communication technologies.
http://www.ukceed.org/
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Printer Cartridge Recycling Scheme
Organisation that accepts printer cartridges and old mobile phones for recycling and donates the
proceeds to children's charities.
http://www.cartridge-recycling.org.uk/
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National Recycling Forum: Buy Recycled
Information about buying products containing recycled materials, including a searchable database of
recycled products available in the UK and a chat area on market development for recyclables and
secondary materials.
http://www.nrf.org.uk/
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Leeds Earth First!
Provides information and resources on Green Anarchist politics.
http://www.leedsef.org.uk/
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Policy Brief - Environment
Environment and Resources Planning initiatives from UK think tanks and public policy institutes.
http://www.policybrief.org/cat_level1_abs.asp?ParentID=51
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Envocare
Comprehensive informational site with details on a variety of environmental issues and their status
in the UK.
http://www.envocare.co.uk/
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Groundwork
Environmental regeneration charity. Partnership with local people, local authorities and business
to promote economic and social regeneration by improvements to the local environment.
http://www.groundwork.org.uk/
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GAIN - Campaign Against Surrey Incinerators
News, gallery and press releases for Guildford Anti-Incinerator Network (GAIN) campaigning against
incinerators in Guildford, Surrey.
http://www.no-incinerator.org.uk/
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Community Recycling Network
Non-profit-making industrial and provident society formed to promote community recycling schemes.
Provides advice and event listings, a newsletter, member links and a bulletin board.
http://www.crn.org.uk/
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Industry Council for Electronic Equipment Recycling
An association of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) suppliers promoting
environmentally sound policies within the industry.
http://www.icer.org.uk/
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Computer Aid
Recycles unwanted computers from Britain for use in schools and community organisations in
developing countries. Based in Finsbury Park, North London.
http://www.computer-aid.org/
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Lightswitch Programme
Government supported initiative promoting use of energy efficient lighting in the non-domestic
sector. News, savings calculator, rebate details and wide range of resources.
http://www.lightswitch.co.uk
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Street Tree
A non-profit making organisation founded on the belief that trees should form a significant and
necessary part of the urban landscape. Aims to increase London's tree stock.
http://www.streettree.com/index.htm
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National Urban Forestry Unit
Charitable organisation which works to raise awareness of the positive contribution that trees make
to the quality of life in towns.
http://www.nufu.org.uk
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UK Incinerators
Email group in the UK concerning The Incineration Campaign. Local action groups can communicate
with each on this issue.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UK_Incinerators
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Electric Vehicles UK
Campaigning for improved facilities and cheaper electric cars in Britain. Features news and
campaign information.
http://www.evuk.co.uk/
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Waste Watch
Information, publications and advice on waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
http://www.wastewatch.org.uk/
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Green Events - Yorkshire
Covers events of a "green" nature. Articles, events listings and free bi-monthly news
sheet.
http://www.cornerstone.ukf.net/crc/greenevents/
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Revolt
Rural England Versus Overhead Line Transmission. The organisation presses for a co-ordinated UK
energy distribution policy.
http://www.revolt.co.uk/
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Common Ground
Supporting local diversity across the UK. Provides details of work linking arts and environmental
fields.
http://www.commonground.org.uk/
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Centre For Alternative Technology
One of Europe's foremost eco-centres. Includes comprehensive green catalog, with books and products
orderable online.
http://www.cat.org.uk/
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Trailblazers: Rights of Way
The National Federation of Bridleway Associations and the South Pennine Pack Horse Trails Trust are
organizations that promote equestrian access, protect rights of way and ancient lanes, campaign
for access to open country, and maintains a list of open and closed bridleways and Current Issues
regarding access in the UK.
http://www.rightsofway.org.uk
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Friends of the Earth
Campaigns on biodiverstiy, climate change, gm food, pollution, transport and waste. Includes
details of local pollution sources in your neighbourhood.
http://www.foe.co.uk
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