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BTCV Scotland
BTCV Scotland is a volunteer conservation group which specialises in working with people within their communities to bring about positive environmental change.
Friends of the Earth Scotland
They aim to provide a decent environment for all and campaign for environmental justice.
John Muir Trust
The John Muir Trust is committed to practical action to conserve Britain's remaining wild places.
Joint Nature Conservation Committee
The Joint Nature Conservation Committee is the Government's wildlife adviser, undertaking national and international conservation work on behalf of English Nature, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Countryside Council for Wales.
Marine Conservation Society
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK's national charity for the marine environment and its wildlife.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
The RSPB works for a healthy environment rich in birds and wildlife.
Scottish Natural Heritage
SNH works to secure the conservation and enhancement of Scotland's unique and precious natural heritage.
Scottish Wildlife Trust
The Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) is a leading voluntary conservation organisation, working to protect Scotland's natural environment and wildlife.
Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage.
World Wildlife Fund Scotland
WWFs' mission in Scotland is to build long-term solutions to environmental problems for the benefit of people and nature.
WASTE: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - managing our rubbish
Community Composting Network
Support, promotion and guidance on community composting
Envirowise
Offers UK businesses free, independent and confidential advice on ways to increase profits and minimise waste
MPS
Stop junk mail through the use of a mail preferential service
Oxfam
Recycle your mobile phones by freepost and support Oxfam's work.
RECOUP
RECOUP (Recycling of Used Plastic Containers) is the UK's household plastic container recycling organisation. RECOUP was established in 1989 to promote and facilitate post consumer plastic container recycling in the UK.
Recycle More
One stop recycling information centre
Waste Connect
Database of UK public recycling centres
Waste Online
In depth information on waste
Waste Watch
Environmental charity dedicated to the reduction, reuse and recycling of household waste
WRAP
WRAP is the Waste and Resources Action Programme. Their aim is to remove barriers to waste minimisation, reuse and recycling, and to create stable and efficient markets for recycled materials and products
Energy Use: Have you ever stopped to think about your consumption of energy and its effect of the environment?
British Wind Energy Association
The British Wind Energy Association has developed into the largest
renewable energy trade association in the UK.
Climate Care
This organisation was set up to tackle climate change by reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by offsetting Carbon Dioxide emissions. This website also allows you to calculate how much Carbon Dioxide you are using.
Ecotricity
Ecotricity founded the UK's green electricity market and supply electricity for your home or business. They are an independent and ethically focused company and build wind turbines to create renewable energy.
Energy Saving Trust
The Energy Saving Trust was established by the Government in 1993 as an independent, non-profit distributing company with the main aim of helping reach the carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction targets set at the Rio (and, later, Kyoto) summit conference.
Green Electricity
Many electricity companies are now offering a 'green' tariff. But which tariffs are the best? How do they work? And how much do they cost? This website gives you details of all of the 'green' tariffs on offer to UK domestic customers.
Save Energy
At the Save Energy website you can find out how much money your home is wasting and discover a wealth of information designed to help your home mend its criminal ways.
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Transport: Some useful links on more 'environmentally friendly' ways of
travelling
Cyclists Touring Club (CTC)
CTC is the leading organisation in the UK campaigning for cyclists' rights. CTC played a key part in the creation of the National Cycling Strategy and continues to lobby government, local authorities and other agencies to promote, invest in and facilitate cycling.
Sustrans: National Cycle Network
Officially opened in June 2000, the National Cycle Network offers 5000 miles of safe, attractive cycle routes throughout the country.
Car Plus
Carplus is the UK's network for car clubs. It is a 'not-for-profit' organisation which works with communities, local authorities and partner associations to promote and support the development of car clubs.
National CarShare
National CarShare offer a free car sharing matching service on their web site as well as a recently-launched Interactive Voice Response Car Share Line.
Slower Speeds Initiative
The Slower Speeds Initiative is a joint campaign of the Children's Play Council, Cyclist's Touring Club, Environmental Transport Association, Pedestrians' Association, Pedestrians' Policy Group, Road Danger Reduction Forum, RoadPeace, Sustrans and Transport 2000. They believe that lower traffic speeds will bring important community benefits by: improving road safety; reducing noise, stress, pollution and fuel consumption; and encouraging cycling, walking and public transport.
Vehicle Certification Agency 'New Car Fuel Consumption & Emission Figures' website
The purpose of this website is to inform buyers of new cars how they can reduce the impact of their vehicle on the environment and to identify the vehicle excise duty on individual vehicles based on their environmental impact. The vehicle database provides details of the fuel consumption, exhaust pollution levels and noise levels of most new petrol and diesel cars on sale in the UK, as well as the appropriate Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).
Transport 2000
Transport 2000 is an independent organisation concerned with sustainable transport. They look for answers to transport problems and aim to reduce the environmental and social impact of transport by encouraging less use of cars and more use of public transport, walking and cycling.
TravelWise
TravelWise is a one-stop shop for all your travel awareness needs, including up-to-date news on the latest travel awareness campaigns in the UK and Europe, advice for schools and businesses, free downloadable materials and access to a network of professional organisations working in the field.
Scottish Outdoor Access Code
SOAC provides advice and guidance for land managers and users on outdoor access in Scotland.
The Ramblers' Association
The Ramblers' Association exists to facilitate, the enjoyment and discovery on foot of Britain's countryside and to promote respect for the life of the countryside.
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