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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Government
Climate Challenge Fund - www.itsourfuture.co.uk/climate_challenge_fund
The Climate Challenge Fund aims to help Scottish communities make a real difference by significantly reducing their carbon emissions. Grants are available to empower communities to take action to reduce their carbon footprint and make a real difference to the local and national environment.
COSLA - www.cosla.gov.uk
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) is the representative voice of Scottish local government and acts as the employers’ association on behalf of all Scottish councils.
DEFRA - www.defra.gov.uk
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) works for the essentials of life - food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants. Their remit is the pursuit of sustainable development - weaving together economic, social and environmental concerns.
Environment & Greener Living Guide - www.direct.gov.uk/greenerliving
The online guide to greener living, from the UK government, is designed to help people living in England who want to find out what they can do in their everyday lives to tackle climate change and other environmental issues. The guide includes actions that can be taken covering the home, shopping, travel, food and drink, waste and recycling, energy and water saving, gardening, as well as being green in the workplace, school and community.
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.
ESA - www.esauk.org/legislation/
The Environmental Services Assocation (ESA) website provides a useful, comprehensive overview of environmental legislation and policy.
It`s Our Future - www.itsourfuture.co.uk
It`s Our Future is a major Scottish Government communications campaign to get people thinking about their legacy for future generations. It aims to encourage more people, especially parents and children, to think now about the steps we can all take to live within our environmental means.
LARAC - www.larac.org.uk
The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) is the leading national local authority organisation promoting waste reduction and recycling.
NetRegs - www.netregs.gov.uk
The NetRegs website gives plain language guidance for businesses on environmental legislation and how to comply with it.
SEPA - www.sepa.org.uk
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) aims to provide an efficient and integrated environmental protection system for Scotland and this website contains a range of useful information including current figures relating to waste and recycling.
SISP - www.thirdwave.org.uk/sisp
The Scottish Industrial Symbiosis Programme (SISP) facilitates long term collaboration between organisations to enable the sharing or trading of unused resources for business and environmental benefits.
Waste Solutions - www.wastesolutions.org
Waste Solutions is a new web centre for urban waste management officers, policy makers and experts. It offers information on good practices, projects, publications, links and tools on sustainable waste management and waste avoidance.
