You can use these links to find out more about waste and other environmental issues in Scotland and the rest of the UK. A wide range of organisations can provide useful information and services to help you Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
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Business
Earthworks - www.earthworks-jobs.com
Earthworks is a world leading portal of job and career opportunities for waste management professionals with particular focus on the UK, Europe, North America, Africa and the Pacific Rim.
Envirowise - www.envirowise.gov.uk
Envirowise in Scotland offers Scottish businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.
Green Depot - www.greendepot.co.uk
The Green Depot website is aimed at helping small and medium sized businesses to "go green". From Ecotopia, working closely with Ecover, the site offers the full range of Ecover products including the newest B2B range at full trade prices.
NetRegs - www.netregs.gov.uk
The NetRegs website gives plain language guidance for businesses on environmental legislation and how to comply with it.
NHHWF - www.nhhwf.org.uk
The National Household Hazardous Waste Forum (NHHWF) is a stakeholder-led initiative to seek practical solutions to the many problems associated with the management of household hazardous waste (HHW), including collection, recycling and safe disposal.
Recycle Plastic - www.recycleplastic.org.uk
The WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) Recycle Plastic website is aimed at businesses either looking to recycle their unwanted plastics, or looking to buy recycled plastic to include in their processes.
Recycled Stores - www.recycledstores.co.uk
Recycled Stores provides a range of biodegradable and recycled promotional goods that can be branded for campaigns and events. These range from biodegradable pens containing flower seeds, to organic cotton shopping and gym bags. Recycled carrier bags and paper bags can also be supplied for point of sale.
redeem - www.redeemplc.com
redeem is the international leader in the recovery, recycling, buying and supplying of used printer cartridges and mobile phones. They specialise in providing substantial revenue streams to charities, NGOs, schools, community groups and commercial organisations.
Shanks Group - www.shanks.co.uk
Shanks Group plc is a modern waste and resource management company serving customers in the UK, Belgium and Holland. Shanks offers a wide and often innovative range of waste management solutions within its various collection, transport, recycling, treatment and disposal services.
Supreme Creations - www.supreme-creations.co.uk
Supreme Creations is the UK`s number one printer and manufacturer of Organic and Fairtrade promotional, packaging and retail textiles. Supreme is an environmentally aware manufacturer of printed textiles, specialising in Reusable, Organic, Sustainable and Ethical (ROSE) products.
Waste Aware Business - www.wasteawarebusiness.org.uk
Any business based in Scotland can use the Waste Aware Business website and Business Recycling Directory to access information about local and national recycling and reuse services from a range of service providers.
