The following web sites give you further details on how you can minimise your waste and help the environment. Also see individual subjects such as composting and reusable nappies for sites of further interest. -
 | Recycledevon |
 | Devon Community Recycling Network All about not-for-profit community organisations in Devon who are recycling a wide range materials. |
 | The national campaign |
 | Community Recycling Network The national network. Publishes the bi-montly Waste Paper. Help with systems, organisation, funding and events |
 | Waste Watch The leading national organisation raising awareness on waste reduction, reuse and recycling. Excellent and informative web site. |
 | Government Office SW Excellent website put up by the Government Office for the SW region. Lots of local and regional information on Agenda 21, Sustainable Development and loads of links |
 | Friends of the Earth Well informed and active waste campaigns section |
| Environment Agency Comprehensive web site on all aspects of the environment. |
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 | Global Action Plan Proactively raises awareness and promotes action on the environment, one of their main project being Action on Waste. Lots of activity in Devon from its Exeter-based office. |
Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (ALUPRO)
"ALUPRO" - increasing public awareness about the benefits of recycling aluminium drinks cans for cash.
Are you doing your bit?
DEFRA's website dedicated to taking individual action on the environment.
British Glass
In 1988 the British Glass Industry Research Association and the Glass Manufacturers Federation were merged to create the British Glass Manufacturers Confederation as a focal point for support to the glass industry's technical and federation activities.
Buy Recycled
Waste Watch runs this dedicated Buy Recycled website, where you can find a range of products with recycled content.
It is important for data protection reasons and to prevent identity theft that the hard drives of personal and commercial computers are suitably erased prior to their disposal, using correct software. This link provides a source of further information on this topic.
DETR Material Information Exchange
The DETR have developed a special website, the MIE. It holds information about contacts and markets to buy and sell recyclables, to utilise recyclable waste, and dispose of other waste quickly in order to avoid storage problems and cost penalties.
Devon Community Recycling Network Environmental Bodies' Council (ebco)
The representative council providing advice on the operation of the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme (established by Entrust), on behalf of environmental bodies.
Energy from Waste Association
The Energy from Waste Association (EWA) draws its membership from developers, operators and other companies involved in the energy from waste industry (EfW). Background about EfW, current and projected EfW capacity in UK, location of/inside EfW plants, environmental issues, members, news/responses, links.
Entrust (The Environmental Trust)
The national regulator of the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme.
The Environment Agency
Working towards a better environment in England and Wales for present and future generations.
ETSU
ETSU is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in energy efficiency and sustainable energy technologies.
Exeter City Council
Waste interchange helps industrial and commercial businesses find alternative ways of disposing their waste materials.
INCPEN
The Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment. A UK non-profit organisation established in 1974. INCPEN researches the environmental and social effects of packaging.
Institute of Wastes Management (IWM)
The Institute of Wastes Management was established in 1898, then functioning under the title 'Association of Cleansing Superintendents'.
Letsrecycle.com
Recycling and waste management news from Letsrecycle.com is designed to keep you fully briefed on the latest developments across industry and local government.
Mobile phone and printer cartridge recycling
Eurosource provide collections and offer money-making solutions to recycling mobile phones and printer cartridges. Many of their clients feed profits into charities, such as Roy Castle's trust and Francis House for Children.
If you have an old mobile phone or used printer cartridge, recycle! Help the environment. Help local charities! Help Asian countries! Call Eurosource on 01324 678900 for free collection.
The Paper Federation of Great Britain
The Paper Federation of Great Britain is the trade association for the paper industry representing large and small companies covering 96% of paper manufacturing in the United Kingdom.
Recoup (Recycling of Used Plastic Containers)
The UK's biggest organisation promoting the recycling of plastics into things like fleece jackets; educational samples are available. The website demonstrates how plastics are recycled; markets, prices; and the latest news on plastic bottle recycling.
Recycling Glass
One for the children! A good introduction to recycling for the little ones. Well illustrated, fun, informative. A section for teachers inviting them to send for a free educational pack.
Recycling in Ottery Steel Can Recycling Information Bureau
The Steel Can Recycling Information Bureau is funded by British Steel, and forms part of the British Steel Packaging Recycling Unit.
Swapshop
Used or unwanted items can be bought or swapped on this site free of charge.
Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak supply hundreds of different types of packaging, from cartons to pouches to PET bottles.
Textiles Online
A new website in May 2000 - "moving textiles forward into the 21st century". The ultimate resource for textiles and how the clothes we wear effect our world. Created with the Salvation Army, HTI, BTTG and BiffaWard.
Waste InterchangeWaste Interchange
Web-baste not for profit organisation which links waste producers with waste recyclers.
Wastepoint
UK Recycling database. Just type in your postcode, and the goods you want to recycle, hit search and the nearest recycling facility is listed - complete with address and map.
Waste Watch
Waste Watch is a charity whose inspiration and values derive from a desire to protect the environment by ensuring the sustainable use and disposal of scarce resources, primarily by advocating waste reduction, reuse and recycling of materials.
WRAP
WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme) is a major new organisation which has been set up to promote sustainable waste management. Its role is to remove barriers to waste minimisation, reuse and recycling, and to create stable and efficient markets for recycled materials and products.
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