Recycle For Essex

http://www.recycleforessex.co.uk

A recycling site specifically aimed at Essex residents. Find out about all the recycling facilities in your area and keep track of recycling events and facts.

Recycle More

http://www.recycle-more.co.uk/

The one-stop recycling information centre. You will find help and advice on all aspects of recycling at home, at school and in the workplace.

Recycle Now

http://www.recyclenow.com/

This is the brand name for the national recycling campaign, the adverts for which you may have seen on the TV or heard on the radio.  The site offers information on the campaign as well as facts and statistics and a great image library.

Waste Watch

http://www.wastewatch.org.uk/

Waste Watch is the leading national organisation promoting and encouraging action on the 3Rs - waste reduction, reuse and recycling.  They work with community organisations, local and national government encouraging the environmental benefits of waste minimisation and recycling. They also highlight the positive impact on the economy and wider society.

Lets Recycle

http://www.letsrecycle.com/

A wealth of waste management information including specific material information, legislation and prices.

Essex County Council – Waste and Recycling Homepage

http://www.essexcc.gov.uk/vip8/ecc/ECCWebsite/dis/cha.jsp?channelOid=16959

Essex County Council's (ECC) aim is to maximise reuse and recycling, by providing services such as Civic Amenity and Recycling Centres, selling cut price home composters and promoting reusable nappies.

ECC also undertake activities to raise awareness of waste and recycling such as road shows, community events and work with schools through the Schools Waste Action Club and the Waste Buster education vehicle.

Composting Association

http://www.compost.org.uk/

The Composting Association is the United Kingdom's not for profit membership organisation, promoting the sustainable management of biodegradable resources.  It actively promotes the use of biological treatment techniques and encourages good management practices throughout the industry.  By advocating a suitable regulatory and economic framework, the Association works to ensure the long-term sustainability of the biological treatment industry.

Original Organics

http://www.originalorganics.co.uk/

Information on better gardening

The recycling Consortium

http://www.recyclingconsortium.org.uk/

The Recycling Consortium (TRC) is based in Bristol in the South West of the UK. The 3R's are the only way to deal with the waste we produce, TRC encourages ways to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost. By promoting sustainable ways to deal with our waste, TRC believe that we all benefit - as does our planet, our environment and our future.

Defra

http://www.defra.gov.uk/

Defra (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) works for the essentials of life - food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants. Our remit is the pursuit of sustainable development - weaving together economic, social and environmental concerns. Defra therefore:

• brings all aspects of the environment, rural matters, farming and food production together
• is a focal point for all rural policy, relating to people, the economy and the environment
• has roles in both European Union and global policy making, so that its work has a strong international dimension

Green Choices

http://www.greenchoices.org/

Your guide to greener living

Real Nappy Campaign
www.realnappycampaign.com