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.
