Eco-Living WebSites Table

1% For The Planet

http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org

Mission Statement: 1% For The Planet is an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier planet. Members recognize their responsibility to, and dependence on, a healthy environment and donate at least 1% of their annual sales to environmental organizations worldwide.

Act on C02

http://www.dft.gov.uk/ActOnCO2/

ACT ON CO2 — You can help.  With help from you, we can reduce CO2.  All cars on the road today contribute to Climate Change because their engines burn fuel and therefore produce carbon dioxide (CO2) every time we drive. Yet you can easily reduce these emissions and save money too. By following a few simple tips and suggestions you can reduce your engine's workload

Alana Ecology

http://www.alanaecology.com/

Initially a small ecological consultancy, 10 years on we have built the business to become one of the leading suppliers of environmental research and monitoring equipment.

BEES

http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/oae/software/bees/

(Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability) — A software tool for selecting environmentally-preferred, cost-effective building products — can be downloaded free of charge.

Big Green Switch!

http://www.biggreenswitch.co.uk

Here at the Big Green Switch we want to give you a glow. The warm glow of satisfaction in knowing that you are doing something to help the environment; whether you’re cutting back on your energy usage, conserving water or recycling your old gubbins.

Bright Green Website

http://www.brightgreentalent.com/home/

Bright Green identifies and places environmental leaders — both emerging and experienced — in organisations throughout the world for a greener, more sustainable future.  Bright Green's community of talented individuals drive organisations towards more sustainable results. Contact us in order to learn how you or your organisation can benefit from our search and recruitment services.

Capital Waste Facts

http://www.capitalwastefacts.com/

This site is a one stop shop of information and data about recycling and waste management in London, enabling you to compare performance and view best practice across the Capital.

Ecology Building Society

http://www.ecologybuildingsociety.co.uk/

Not all financial institutions are the same — we are a building society with a difference. When you place your savings with us you help to fund mortgages that lead to a more sustainable future. And if you have plans for a property or project that will improve our shared environment, take a look at our mortgages first.

Ethical Superstore

http://www.ethicalsuperstore.com/

Your one stop shop for ethical gifts, eco-friendly gadgets, fair trade and organic groceries. With more then 3000 products just a mouse click away, you've found the perfect place for your ethical shopping.

Freecycle

http://www.freecycle.org/groups/unitedkingdom/

The Freecycle Network™ is made up of 4,209 groups with 4,225,000 members across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely non-profit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer.

Future Friendly

http://www.futurefriendly.co.uk/

We are no longer unaware of the impact that we’re having on the world around us and most of us care enough to be interested in finding out ways we can help.  When we’re talking about such a global problem though, it’s difficult to see what we can do on an everyday basis and how our own actions can make a difference.  Many of us ask ourselves questions like ‘how can I change what I do in my life, without stopping living?’ ‘How do I find out how energy saving tips relate to me?’ or ‘how do I know what to do to make an impact?’

Global Cool

http://www.globalcool.org/

Use and lose less energy by doing any or many of these easy things….

Green Energy Centre

http://www.greenenergycentre.org.uk

The Green Energy Centre has been established to help everybody make use of renewable energy technologies in order to reduce the environmental impact of energy use.

Green Homes Service

http://www.channel4.com/4homes/eco/index.html?cntsrc=ns_home_030807_eco

The Government has set out a code for UK builders to adhere to — namely, one that will make the homes of the future zero carbon. But where can you buy a home like that now, and which building companies are already on the bandwagon? Find out here…

GreenFinder

http://greenfinder.co.uk

We are here to help you in your quest for a greener lifestyle whether you are making your first faltering steps in sustainability or you are a fully fledged environmentalist wishing to learn more about saving the planet. Here at GreenFinder we aim to provide you with all the information you need to make those all important steps (big or small) for a cleaner, greener and more ethical world.

Grown Up Green

http://www.grownupgreen.org.uk/

grownupgreen aims to encourage people to think and act in ways which protect and improve the natural environment and shows how sustainable development is relevant to all of us.

Live Lightly

http://www.livelightly.bt.com/

It's easy to think "only the big things matter" and "what I do doesn't make any difference" – but it isn't true. Of course international and government–level action is essential to tackle climate change.  We can also make a difference - as individuals, as families or in other groups, and as a community. We can choose to live lightly – taking personal responsibility for the actions within our own control.

(The) L D A’s Green Homes Initiative:

http://www.londonclimatechange.co.uk/greenhomes/home/

Greater London homes produce 40% of the city's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions — which contribute to Climate Change.  The Green Homes website contains information, help and advice for homeowners, tenants and landlords on simple green practices that will help reduce the city's CO2 emissions and achieve the bold targets from the Climate Change Action Plan.  It's time to make changes in London now. The Green Homes website from the London Development Agency can help.

Lyco Electrical (Low-energy Lighting)

http://www.lyco.co.uk/categories/Low-Energy.htm?catID=1885

With 1000's of Lighting solutions delivered next day across the UK, Lyco Direct are the UK's largest suppliers of lighting supplies, light bulbs, indoor and outdoor lights and light fittings.

Natural Matters

http://www.naturalmatters.net/

The UK's only natural lifestyle resource, and more than just a directory, we bring you the very best in forward thinking news, views and products for a natural lifestyle and keep you up to date with the natural lifestyle media coverage that matters.

Organic Earth

http://orgearth.co.uk

Organic Earth embraces modern technology in harmony with honest, down to earth gardening techniques. We do not use harmful chemicals or pesticides.

Recycle Works

http://www.recycleworks.co.uk

The Recycle Works Limited was established in 1995.  The Company set out to address the matter of recycling within the family and in particular recycling Organic Waste. Separation of Organic Waste prevents poisonous Leachate and Monoxides from forming when in contact with the various metals in the waste stream. The Scientists do not really know, but these poisons may contaminate the earth for hundreds of years.

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

http://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/green/

Climate Change is the greatest long term threat to wildlife. The state of our waters has a massive impact on the birds and wildlife that rely on wetlands and coasts. The waste we produce and what we do with it affects the wild spaces around us. The RSPB is taking action to tackle these threats to birds, wildlife and the environment. 

The Rubbish Diet

http://www.therubbishdiet.co.uk/

“Once you’re conscious of things like rubbish and you see how easy it is to make the change within yourself, you get drawn to what others are doing.”

Smart Energy

http://www.smartenergyuk.com/

Smart Energy UK Ltd are the largest installer of domestic solar hot water systems in the UK, operating from regional sales and installation depots, using our own fully trained BPEC accredited solar energy technicians to ensure the highest standard of installation.

Soil Association

www.soilassociation.com  http://www.whyorganic.org

We work with the public, including families and schools, and give specialised support and information to farmers, growers, producers and retailers. We also work with the media and government to raise awareness about sustainable organic agriculture.

Solarcentury

http://www.solarcentury.co.uk/products/solar_photovoltaics/

Solarcentury is in business for a purpose: to help create a cleaner world and a sustainable future. Our aim is to revolutionise the global energy market.  We envisage solar systems on the roof of every building, backed up by a family of other micro-renewables, supplying clean power and achieving deep cuts in emissions.

Tesco Greener Living

http://www.tesco.com/greenerliving

We’re doing lots of things to make it easier for you to be a little bit greener at home. From recycling to energy-saving light bulbs to organic food, you can count on us to help you do the little things that add up to a big difference.

The Organic Food Federation

http://www.orgfoodfed.com/

We certify in all areas of organic food production and processing.  We also inspect and certify importers of third country products, retailers and wholesalers. 

Understanding "green" Business Practices

http://www.insight.bt.com/download/?pid=824

Our vision is to be dedicated to helping customers thrive in a changing world. This goes hand in hand with sustainable development, which aims to improve everyone's quality of life.  Communications is a key enabler to this: opening up opportunities for everyone to participate, benefit and contribute, whilst benefiting the environment through the innovative use of products and services and reducing consumption of finite resources.

Urban Wind Energy

http://www.urbanwindenergy.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=84

An increasing number of turbines are being made specifically for the urban environment. These come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and with both vertical and horizontal axes.

Vegan Store

http://www.veganstore.co.uk/

Hundreds of Animal & cruelty-free Products

Zero Waste Week

http://www.StEdmundsbury.gov.uk/zerowaste

Can you rise to the challenge of reducing your waste down to zero? 

Recent Additions…

Love Food, hate Waste

http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/

Love Food Hate Waste is the ‘Waste Not Want Not’ of the modern day, providing handy tips, advice and recipes for leftovers to help everyone waste less food.

Transition Culture

http://transitionculture.org/

For more about this website and what is all about take a look at the page “Why Transition Culture?”

Washright

http://www.washright.com/

Advice on reducing energy consumption and waste water with Laundry.

Green Blog

http://green-blog.org

Green Blog is a newly created multi-author environment blog. We have daily updates and posts from authors around the world. We also host a growing green community forum.

Ethical Weddings

www.ethicalweddings.co.uk

Fair trade, green, organic, local, eco-friendly, cruelty-free, recycled...these are a few of our favourite things at Ethical Weddings, an online ethical and green wedding magazine and planning resource that gives you the chance to celebrate your wedding the way you want while giving others something to celebrate too.

Green Union

www.greenunion.co.uk

The only green wedding directory for people planning eco-chic weddings and celebrations.  This eco-friendly wedding website will help with everything you need to know about planning stylish, sustainable and ethical weddings and celebrations without compromising on quality or design.

Organic Flowers

http://www.tofc.co.uk/

The Organic Flower Company was founded in 2006 by Felicity Morgan to cater for a growing demand for naturally grown, fresh, seasonal flowers; as opposed to force-farmed and sprayed flowers grown in artificial environments.

Ecoescape

http://www.ecoescape.org/

ecoescape is inspiring travellers to go green. It is the only website and guide series that promotes environmentally friendly holidays in the UK and Ireland meaning that we don’t have to go far to be green.

Green Guide

www.greenguide.co.uk

Our new travel guide series is changing the way travellers see the world. Ecoescape is defining a new way to travel proving that we can enjoy the environment but leave no hint that we’d ever been there. And we don’t have to go far to do this. We believe that the best places to escape are closer to home than we had ever imagined.

Energysavingadvice.co.uk

http://www.energysavingadvice.co.uk/

Although UK energy bills have been rising, you could actually save money by using energy more efficiently throughout your home.

Most of us are not used to thinking about how we use the energy that powers our homes. But simple changes to your daily habits can have a huge effect on the gas and electricity bills that drop through your door.

The energy saving tips and information on this site are designed to help you control the impact of rising energy bills without affecting your lifestyle.

Green Events London

http://www.greenevents.co.uk/london

A free magazine, which provides comprehensive alternative listings for London and elsewhere. 

Greenmystyle.com

http://www.greenmystyle.com/

Greenmystyle.com is a daily eco glossy on-line magazine devoted to the most stylish ethical fashion, beauty and home style. Whether it’s for Daily eBay (we sift the dross for the treasure, so you don’t have to) or a Trends Report, our Shopping Tools or Top 10 Guides, our ever expanding collective of stylehunters, vintage queens and eco gurus have made it their mission to hunt down the very best stuff and the smartest advice. We want to make living stylishly and green not just possible but easy, and we plan to have a lot of fun doing it!