Footprint
Zero carbon
Zero waste
Sustainable transport
Local and sustainable materials
Local and sustainable food
Sustainable water
Natural habitats and wildlife
Culture and heritage
Equity and fair trade
Health and happiness

You'll also find lots of useful information about sustainable homes at www.wwf.org.uk/sustainablehomes

WWF, One Planet Living and general links:

wwf.org.uk-WWF-UK's homepage

www.bioregional.com - One Planet Living is a joint initiative between WWF and BioRegional

www.oneplanetliving.org - more detailed information on One Planet Living communities

shop.wwf.org.uk/store/Home.aspx - gifts and household products that meet WWF's strict eco-guidelines

www.cat.org.uk - Centre for Alternative Technology: addressing aspects of the average lifestyle - renewable energy, environmental building, energy efficiency, organic growing and alternative sewage systems

www.lowimpact.org - Low Impact Living: a site to help people reduce their impact on the environment, improve their quality of life, gain new skills, live healthier lives, have fun, and save money

www.globalactionplan.org.uk - a practical environmental charity that helps people to make positive changes at home, at work, at school and in the wider community

Footprint:

wwf.org.uk/footprint- all about WWF's work on footprinting and the Living Planet Report

wwflearning.org.uk/ecological-budget/ - a complete database of resource use, and information and analysis of humanity's environmental impact

www.scotlandsfootprint.org - information on Scotland's global footprint

www.walesfootprint.org - information on Wales' global footprint

www.sei.se - Stockholm Environment Institute - a research institute that specialises in sustainable development and environment issues


Zero carbon:

www.wwf.org.uk/climatechangecampaign - WWF's climate change campaign

www.stopclimatechaos.org - a coalition, of which WWF is a founder member, that contains most of the UK's leading environmental and international development organisations, among others. The website includes a "Carbon Saver Calculator"

www.ecotricity.co.uk - switch your home to renewable energy. Ecotricity
invests in cleaner forms of power, such as wind energy

www.ipcc.ch - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: promotes understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation

www.earthday.net - a campaign to educate consumers, corporations and governments worldwide on the urgent need to take concrete steps on climate change

www.thecarbontrust.co.uk - works with UK business and the public sector to cut carbon emissions and develop commercial low carbon technologies

www.saveyour20percent.co.uk - from the Energy Savings Trust. The site explains how we are changing our climate and damaging the environment and how you can reduce your energy use and save money on your bills. It includes a 10-point home energy reduction checklist

www.nef.org.uk - National Energy Foundation: mobilises individuals, businesses and communities to reduce carbon emissions through energy efficiency and the use of sustainable energy

www.climatenetwork.org - Climate Action Network - promotes government and individual action to limit human-induced climate change to ecologically sustainable levels

www.ukcip.org.uk - UK Climate Impacts Programme - provides scenarios that show how our climate might change, and coordinates research on dealing with our future climate

www.cdmgoldstandard.org - Gold Standard website - an independent best-practice benchmark scheme for carbon offset projects

www.boilers.org.uk - website providing information on efficient boilers


Zero waste:

www.wrap.org.uk - Waste and Resources Action Programme: creating efficient markets for reuse of products and recycled materials and products

wastewatch.org.uk - promoting action on waste reduction, reuse and recycling

www.compost.org.uk - promotes composting as a method for recycling biodegradable resources

www.mpsonline.org.uk - Mail Preference Service: cuts down on junk mail through your door - which saves on paper!

www.fpsonline.org.uk/fps/ - similar service for unsolicited faxes

www.recycle-more.com - one-stop recycling info centre that gives help and advice on all aspects of recycling at home, at school and in the workplace

www.realnappycampaign.com - campaign to use reusable nappies instead of disposables to cut down on household waste going to landfill sites

www.thelaundry.biz - kerbside recycling for small businesses in London, including paper, card, computers, CDs, toner cartridges and Christmas trees

www.bioregional.com/.../londonpaper.htm - closed loop recycling system that collects office paper for recycling at a local mill, then lets the offices buy back the recycled paper

www.recyclenow.com - comprehensive information source on recycling and buying recycled products

www.computer-aid.org - encourages businesses to donate their surplus and out-of-date computers for reuse in schools and community organisations in the developing world

www.oilbankline.org.uk - directory that lists nearest oil disposal banks

www.recyclingglass.co.uk - kids' site on the benefits and practicalities of glass recycling

www.traid.org.uk - Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development: raises money to fund international projects while helping to promote recycling and waste reduction in the UK

www.ebay.co.uk - auction site to buy second-hand goods and thus reuse and recycle


Sustainable transport:

www.ramblers.org.uk - Britain's biggest walking charity

www.nationalcarshare.co.uk - national ride sharing information service

www.sustrans.org.uk - sustainable transport charity that works on modes of travel to benefit the health of people and the environment

www.ctc.org.uk - national cycling organisation

www.bikeweek.org.uk - promotes and supports cycling as an alternative way of getting around

www.carplus.org.uk - national charity promoting responsible car use including vehicle choice, alternative fuel technology, minimising car use, car clubs, car-sharing, improved driving behaviour, promoting journey planning, and responsible disposal of cars

www.communitytransport.com - promotes community transport systems

www.eta.co.uk - Environmental Transport Association: environmentally aware vehicle breakdown coverage service that helps individuals and organisations to reduce car use

www.itwmc.gov.uk - In Town Without My Car! - on 22 September each year, town centre streets across Europe close to traffic, and open solely for people to enjoy walking, cycling, street theatre, live music, dancing, public art and children's play areas.

www.transportenergy.org.uk/bestpractice - government body advocating cleaner, lower-carbon vehicles and fuels, eco-friendly driving techniques and low-carbon transport alternatives

www.travelwise.org.uk - partnership of local authorities and other organisations working together to promote sustainable transport with the aim of reducing society's dependence on car use

www.walktoschool.org.uk - campaign asking parents, pupils and teachers to incorporate regular physical activity into their daily lives by walking to and from school whenever possible

www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk - calculate how environmentally friendly your car is

www.lcc.org.uk - London Cycling Campaign: aims to increase cycling in Greater London

www.transport2000.org.uk - independent national body that aims to reduce the environmental and social impact of transport by encouraging less use of cars and more use of public transport, walking and cycling


Local and sustainable materials:

www.fsc-uk.org - Forest Stewardship Council: enables you to buy wood products from well-managed forests. The site includes a useful product search, to find vendors of FSC products from pencils to windows to MDF

www.communityrepaint.org.uk - a project to collect leftover reusable paint from householders, and redistribute it to those who need paint but cannot afford it

www.aecb.net - Association of Environmentally Conscious Builders: a network of individuals and companies with a common aim of promoting sustainable building

www.recycle.net - comprehensive site for recycled materials

archive.greenpeace.org/~toxics/pvcdatabase - international database to help anyone from do-it-yourself enthusiasts to construction companies track down alternatives to PVC products

www.oneplanetproducts.com/ - bulk buying initiative to drive down prices of sustainable building products and services

www.communitywoodrecycling.org.uk - National Community Wood Recycling Project: sets up and develops community-focused wood projects to save resources by rescuing and reusing "waste" timber that would otherwise be land-filled, and creates sustainable jobs for local people

wwf.org.uk/sustainablehomes/links.asp - This small selection of examples is bolstered by the resources on sustainable housing and development at WWF's One Million Sustainable Homes site

www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk/water.php - a range of water-efficient toilets, taps, bathrooms and other products

Local and sustainable food:

www.msc.org - Marine Stewardship Council: promotes responsible fishing practices, largely steering consumers to eat a variety of non-endangered species and buy local fish if possible

www.fishonline.org - resource to help you identify which fish are from well managed sources and/or caught using methods that minimise damage to marine wildlife and habitats

www.sustainweb.org - alliance for producing better food and farming sustainably

www.soilassociation.org - environmental charity promoting sustainable, organic farming

www.farmersmarkets.net - National Association of Farmers' Markets: umbrella for local markets where local farmers, growers or producers sell their own produce, direct to the public. All products sold should have been grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the stallholder

www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk - Scottish network of farmers' markets

www.wda.co.uk - Welsh network of farmers' markets

www.whyorganic.org - helps explain the benefits of organic food and how to buy local and fresh organic food

www.bbc.co.uk/food/in_season/index.shtml - information on buying produce that is in season

www.nsalg.org.uk - National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners: works towards the promotion, preservation and protection of allotment gardening

www.cuco.org.uk - a project that sees farmers and consumers sharing the responsibilities and rewards of farming through local community-based food initiatives

www.bigbarn.co.uk - a resource to find locally-grown produce and food producers near you

www.rivercottage.net/index.jsp - food: where it comes from and why it matters

www.bbc.co.uk/food/food_matters/foodmiles.shtml - information source on food miles and the impact on the environment of food freighting

www.slowfood.com - opposes the standardisation of taste and protects cultural identities tied to food and gastronomic traditions, safeguards foods and cultivation and processing techniques inherited from tradition, and defends domestic and wild animal and vegetable species

Sustainable water:

wwf.org.uk/researcher/issues/freshwater/index.asp - WWF's freshwater programme

www.wateraid.org/uk - international charity providing safe water and sanitation for people in the developing world

www.waterwise.org.uk/ - works with government, regulators, industry and consumer groups to reduce water wastage in UK

www.hippo-the-watersaver.co.uk - install a Hippo Water Saver in your toilet cistern to conserve water

www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waterres/286587/511050/?lang=_e - rainwater capture systems to minimise mains water use

www.sas.org.uk - Surfers against Sewage: a campaign for clean, safe recreational waters, free from sewage effluents, toxic chemicals and nuclear waste

www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waterres - grey water recycling systems that reuse household water

www.watersense.org.uk/index.php - a campaign to minimise levels of toxic chemicals entering the water system


www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business - information on sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS)


Natural habitats and wildlife:

wwf.org.uk/core/wildlife/wildlife.asp - for information on WWF's work on species, forests, marine, climate change, freshwater, toxic chemicals and more

www.traffic.org - an organisation that works to control trade in wild plants and animals

www.unep-wcmc.org - World Monitoring Conservation Centre: biodiversity information source

www.woodland-trust.org.uk - a charity dedicated to the protection of the UK's native woodland heritage

www.wildlifetrusts.org - a partnership of local wildlife trusts dedicated to preserving the UK's habitats and native species

www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk - a community information centre to safeguard the UK's wildlife, nature, and environment, and promote its conservation

www.ukcites.gov.uk/default.asp - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species UK: aims to protect plants and animals by regulating and monitoring their international trade

www.english-nature.org.uk - an agency working to protect and enhance England's landscapes and wildlife, and promote countryside access and recreation

www.snh.org.uk - the Scottish equivalent

www.ccw.gov.uk - the Welsh equivalent

www.ehsni.gov.uk - the Northern Irish equivalent

www.fsc.org - Forest Stewardship Council - an international network that promotes responsible management of the world's forests - see Local and Sustainable Materials

www.mcsuk.org - Marine Conservation Society: a charity dedicated to protecting the marine environment and its wildlife

www.rhs.org.uk - a charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and good gardening

www.redlist.org - information on the risk of extinction of global species


Culture and heritage:

www.roughguide-betterworld.com - Rough Guide to a Better World: essential guide to making the world a better place for everyone, and how you can get involved

www.bioregional.com/programme_projects - rehabilitation of south London's age-old lavender cultivation

www.camra.org.uk - Great British beer festival

www.bgs.ac.uk/mineralsuk/minequar/stones - information about vernacular building materials

www.survival-international.org - an international organisation helping tribal peoples defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures

www.quaffale.org.uk/php/beer_festivals.php - a list of local real ale festivals

www.farmgarden.org.uk - Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens: supports, promotes and represents city farms and community gardens throughout the UK

www.wakefield.org.uk/VisitWakefield/Rhubarb - experience a rhubarb-fanciers' day out

See other food links above in Local and Sustainable Food

www.bioregional.com/charcoal - charcoal production which regenerates traditional woodlands and uses new approaches to local production of wood products in the UK

www.sustainabletravel.com - promotes responsible tourism, supports sustainable development, and helps travellers and travel providers protect the cultures and environments they visit

www.gaiafoundation.org - a charity committed to cultural and biological diversity


Equity and fair trade:

www.fairtrade.org.uk - The Fairtrade Foundation: UK arm of the Fairtrade ideal that guarantees minimum prices, a fixed contract and better working conditions for small farmers and farm workers

www.maketradefair.com - campaign for fairer global trading conditions to benefit small overseas producers

www.ethicalconsumer.org - consumer organisation looking at the social and environmental records of the companies behind big brand names

www.ethiscore.org - Ethical Consumer magazine's online shopping guide

www.bafts.org.uk - British Association of Fair Trade Shops: a network of independent fair trade shops across the UK that promotes fair trade retailing in the UK

www.ethical-junction.org - ethical business directory

www.ethicaltrade.org - an alliance of companies, NGOs and trade union organisations trying to improve supply chain working conditions

www.oneworld.net - brings together the latest news and views from over 1,600 organisations promoting human rights awareness and fighting poverty worldwide

www.peopleandplanet.org - largest student network in Britain campaigning to alleviate world poverty, defend human rights and protect the environment

www.oxfam.org/en - global action charity campaigning for equitable poverty alleviation and developmental issues

www.itdg.org - Taking Practical Action: a charity committed to poverty reduction through technological solutions


Health and happiness:

www.grossinternationalhappiness.org/gnh.html - an alternative way of measuring a nation's prosperity - Gross National Happiness

www.strategy.gov.uk/downloads/seminars/ - UK government work on the importance of national happiness

safershopping.wwf.org.uk/ - As part of our Chemicals and Health campaign we have developed a Safer Shopping website listing products that don't contain a variety of toxic chemicals

www.wwf.org.uk/chemicals - Visit our Chemicals and Health campaign website for further information on hazardous chemicals

www.neweconomics.org - discussion on the politics of happiness

www2.btcv.org.uk - British Trust for Conservation Volunteers: a volunteer organisation that encourages people and communities to take practical action to protect and improve the environment - includes the Green Gym!

www.thegreenparent.co.uk - a magazine that tries to educate new parents on green living, in ways that they can pass down to their children

www.arcworld.org - Alliance of Religions and Conservation: ARC is a secular body that helps the major religions of the world to develop environmental
programmes based on their own core teachings, beliefs and practices

simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion - encyclopaedia entry on religion