Cartridge Services

These links are divided between general information sources, community initiatives, specific campaigns and book publishers. Many more links are available in individual sections of this site.

Information

OU/BBC Choices, a closer look at the impact our everyday decisions have on the environment.
Resurgence, international forum for ecological thinking
Green Futures, environmental solutions and sustainable futures
Low-Impact Living Initiative (LILI), run by the Redfield Community, researches and promotes sustainable alternatives in everyday life
Ethical Consumer - detailed Which?-style magazine (by subscription)
Waste Watch - all aspects of recycling and waste disposal
Centre for Alternative Technology - educational eco-centre
Friends of the Earth - leading environmental campaigns organisation
Greenpeace - British section of the international organisation
Women's Environmental Network - general and women's campaigns
Are You Doing Your Bit? - government campaign
Environment Agency - national government agency
Environment & Health News - quarterly news digest (by subscription)
Green Guides - searchable database of green contacts nationwide
The Ecologist - long-running environmental monthly
Ethical Junction - an online market place and community providing goods, services and information
Earthsummit.info - over 200 annotated links to a wide variety of sustainable development and biodiversity sites
Good Wood Guide - from Friends of the Earth - information on the best choices when buying or using wood

Community Initiatives

Community Recycling Network - national network
Community Composting Network - national network
Global Eco-village Network - plus sustainability assessment
Local Agenda 21 - LA21 initiatives nationwide
Community Self Build Scotland - information resource
Groundwork Wales - building sustainable communities
BTCV local and community action - conservation groups
Environmental Law Foundation - legal support on green issues
Green Events - local events and info around the country
BioRegional - local production for local needs

Take action

Organic Food & Farming Campaign (Sustain)
Real Food Campaign (FoE)
Ban toxic chemicals in toys (Greenpeace)

Books

Recycling & waste disposal

Industry Council for Electronic and Electrical Equipment Recycling with directory of commercial recyclers
Environment Industry Yearbook user-friendly online guide to hundreds of recycling and waste disposal sites across Britain
WasteXchange UK free service to businesses, including interactive noticeboard of materials wanted and available
Waste Traders membership website for businesses seeking to trade unwanted materials
Wasteline toner recycling page lists many groups now recycling toner, laser and inkjet cartridges, all proceeds going to charity
Green Agenda (0800 028 0656) will collect your cartridges and give money to a charity scheme of your choice.
The Printer Cartridge Recycling Scheme helps reduce waste and supports children's charities throughout the United Kingdom
Biffa Waste Services collect and recycle fluorescent light tubes nationwide
Directory Recycling recycle all your phone books, yellow pages (freephone 0800 783 1592)
Materials Information Exchange online exchange for the construction industry
Computers for Charity, ByteAid and Recycle-IT collect and revamp computers for reuse by schools, charities and voluntary organisations

Communications

Earthcall savings on your phone calls, and 50% of Earthcalls profits go to its Biodiversity Fund
Environmental Mobile Control or Cellular Reclamation Ltd buy mobile phones from businesses for reuse/recycling

Power

Juice, from Npower with Greenpeace - tel: 0800 316 2610
unit[e] - independent supplier and producer of renewable electricity operating across Europe
offices should use CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps) instead of traditional lightbulbs wherever possible - see Bright Ideas for details; CFLs available from Natural Collection or Centre for Alternative Technology

Water

Adopt a water management plan and help to reduce water consumption by up to 80%. More information on the Environment Agency's Savewater site.

Cleaning

ensure your cleaning contractors use only environmentally friendly products - see the GreenChoices cleaning section for details

Transport

Powershift is the government programme providing grants for businesses to change over to cleaner fuel fleets
Green Transport Plans allow you to qualify for government tax breaks as well as helping the environment

Insurance

Naturesave commercial insurance including free Environmental Performance Review

TOP TIPS
There are many consultancies which help companies go green and provide support for small businesses see the ENDS Environmental Consultancy Directory for more details; alternatively, contact the National Centre for Business and Sustainability or Environmental Consultancies Group. The Green Compass interactive questionnaire offers a free advice service for small companies. Best Foot Forward offers a range of software for businesses to calculate their ecological footprint.

MORE INFORMATION
Environmental Services Association
Waste Watch Wasteline
ISO14000 Information Centre details of the ISO14000 standards
New Academy of Business
The Green Office Manual (£39.95), available direct from Earthscan
The Green Office Action Plan (£20), from Friends of the Earth Scotland
Envirowise is a government programme offering free, independent advice on practical ways to minimise waste and convert turnover into profit.