Related links: green living

With so much information available on the web we'd be here forever compiling a comprehensive list of all our favourite sites. The links below therefore reflect the sites that answer the most frequently asked questions sent into our public information unit, and many of these also have their own great links lists. Filter by issue:
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babysfirstplanet.com

Creating a network of environmentally aware parents across the UK. Please post eco-tips and tricks related to topics of your choice on our forum so that other people can benefit from your expertise and wisdom!

CHEM Trust

The CHEM Trust continues the work Greenpeace and other environmental NGO's have done as part of the REACH (Regulation, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals) campaign.

Earthship Biotecture Sustainable Green Buildings

Earthship Biotecture Sustainable Green Buildings Carbon Zero Housing for the world

Eco Friendly Kids

All about kids and the environment.

eco3P

eco3P is an online “green” goods marketplace that makes environmental & socially positive products more accessible. At eco3P, consumers can discover the latest eco-friendly products, buy directly from responsible sellers and help contribute to a sustainable planet. 

Energy Saving Lighting and Bulbs

Energy Saving Lighting and Bulbs The UK's leading retailer of dedicated energy saving lighting Most of our light fittings are dedicated low energy which means that they meet part of the current building regulations. We have just launched a "Green Directory" which we want to be a useful resource for our users containing a whole range of "green" or energy saving products, services & info. http://www.mygreenlighting.co.uk/green_directory.html

Energy Saving Secrets

A website with resources to help you save energy, money and the environment.

Ethical Consumer

The UK's alternative consumers association, looking at the social and environmental records of the companies behind the brand names. Their website includes tools which allow you to rate products and companies according to different aspects of their environmental and ethical performace.

Ethical Investment Research Service

Find out which companies to choose, and which to avoid, for your ethical share holding, financial investments and pension funds.

Free Give Group

Free Give Group connects people who are giving and getting unwanted items for free in their own towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills and, at the same time, helping someone in your community by gifting them the item you no longer need.

Green Eco Bookmarks

A community bookmarking website, for people who share a common interest in green and eco activities and want a means to collect, organize and share related bookmarks.

Green Guide Publishing Ltd

The Green Guide site covers environmental, ethical and fairtrade products and services in the UK, with news and reviews. Regional directories and a bi-monthly magazine are also available.

Green products

This website has over 600 organic and ecofriendly products and I am looking for ways to advertise the site to people trying to source organic products. Our products are sourced from across the world. Some products are made especially for us under the wikaniko label like our hand made organic soaps are sourced from a fair trade partnership in Khayelitsha Township in Africa.

Healthy Planet

An online charity promoting environmental awareness is supporting schools and conservation projects, with much needed money, all around the world. By adopting land and Becoming a Guardian as a gift or in the classroom, you will be supporting specific projects and schools.

Heat Project

The Heat Project provides grant assistance for Loft and Cavity Wall Insulation and is designed to enable all home owners or private tenants to have insulation measures installed at affordable prices or in some cases for free. They have also helped insulate over 300,000 homes across the UK (Excluding Ireland) over the past 10 years.

I shop 4 one

Online petition to urge supermarkets to consider single shoppers and reduce prices rather than have BOGOF offers.

Local Works

Local Works is a coalition of over 90 national organisations, including Greenpeace, and is campaigning to promote the use of the Sustainable Communities Act.

Low Carbon Economy

This website connects people and businesses with relevant low carbon information, products, services, jobs, business opportunities - and each other.

microgeneration of renewable energies

Better Generation is a firm focused on promoting the microgeneration of renewable energies. Better Generation has just launched the Power Predictor, an anemometer that assesses the suitability of one’s site for renewable energy, specifically solar and wind. The idea is that people can check that the property they are buying is suitable for renewable energies before investing their money

Natural Collection

An on-line catalogue of environmentally-friendly products, including clothing, homeware, baby products, and yummy organic food.

Over 65 magazine

Housmans is one of the last remaining radical bookshops in London, not to mention Britain. Established in 1945, Housmans mission is to promote ideas of peace, human rights and a more equitable economy. As part of this process we produce The Housmans Peace Diary, which is now in its 57th year.

Renewable Energy Jobs

Search for jobs in the renewable energy sector including wind, tidal, solar and wave power.

Sustainable Build

Eco-friendly building tips and advice.

The Green Providers Directory

The Green Providers Directory is a UK leading not-for-profit resource for finding green, organic and fair trade products and services.

The Renewable Energy Centre

You will find information about renewable energy suppliers and contractors as well as trade associations, government initiatives, grant information, teaching materials and conferences.

Tooth & Claw

How does modern Britain really feel about its predators?

Tourism Concern

Tourism Concern raises awareness of tourism's impacts on communities and the environment, and promotes ethical and sustainable tourism. They also have a straightforward Travellers Code.

Womens Environmental Network (WEN)

WEN campaigns on issues linking the environment, women and health, including toxic chemicals, waste, GM food, nappies and sanitary protection.

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