Useful recycling links
Alupro www.alupro.org.uk Useful information about aluminium recycling.
ReBat (recycling batteries) www.rebat.com Useful information about battery recycling.
British Glass www.britglass.org.uk Useful information about glass recycling.
Buy Recycled www.recycledproducts.org.uk The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) maintains this UK Recycled Products Guide where you can find a range of products with recycled content.
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) www.ciwm.co.uk The leading professional body for the waste and resource management industry.
The Composting Association www.compost.org.uk Useful information about composting.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/index.htm Central Government department resposible for waste management.
EnCams www.encams.org An environmental charity that campaigns directly to the public on environmental issues including litter and fly-tipping.
Environment Agency www.environment-agency.gov.uk The leading public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.Link
Envirowise www.envirowise.gov.uk Information on reducing commercial waste.
INCPEN (The Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) www.incpen.org INCPEN is a research organisation with a vision of sustainable production, distribution and distribution of all packaging materials.
Landfill Tax Credit Scheme (LTCS) www.ltcs.org.uk This site offers an introduction to the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme (LTCS).
Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) www.larac.org.uk/welcome.htm Organisation of local authorities that promotes waste reduction and recycling.
Letsrecycle.com www.letsrecycle.com The UK's leading independent dedicated website for businesses, local authorities and community groups involved in recycling and waste management.
Mailing Preference Service www.mpsonline.org.uk Organisation that can help you to reduce your junk mail.
National Household Hazardous Waste Forum www.nhhwf.org.uk Provides information on household hazardous waste and its safe disposal.
Nottinghamshire Agenda 21 Forum www.nottsagenda21.org.uk A local group promoting a local action plan for sustainable development.
Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group www.nottsbag.org.uk A group promoting nature conservation throughout the county.
RECOUP (Recycling of Used Plastic Containers Limited) www.recoup.org The UK's leading authority working to maximise efficient plastics recycling and enhancing markets for plastics collected.
Recyclenow www.recyclenow.com Useful information about recycling.
ROB - Recycling Ollerton and Boughton www.recyclingollertonandboughton.co.uk Recycling Ollerton and Boughton (ROB) is a registered charity that enables adults with learning disabilities to gain vital work experience in the recycling industry.
Steel Can Recycling Information Bureau (SCRIB) www.scrib.org Information on steel can recycling.
Waste Watch www.wastewatch.org.uk Organisation that promotes action on waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
Womens Environmental Network www.wen.org.uk Information on a variety of issues including nappies and packaging.
The Woodland Trust www.woodland-trust.org.uk The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading charity dedicated solely to the protection of our native woodland heritage and benefits from monies raised by the Christmas Card Recycling Scheme.
WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) www.wrap.org.uk A major organisation set up to promote sustainable waste management. Its role is to remove barriers to waste minimisation, re-use and recycling, and to create stable and efficient markets for recycled materials and products.
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