Links

We've gathered together a range of links to help you find out more about sustainable living. Choose a category to find out more.

Activism

  • Dynamix
    Dynamix aims to create a fairer society by developing people's skills for participation, co-operation, inclusion, play and enterprise. It will achieve this through providing creative training, consultation, facilitation and publications that help people to explore serious issues in a fun way.
  • Seeds for Change
    Seeds for Change works together with UK activists and campaigners to help them organise for action and positive social change. We offer participatory and dynamic training and resources in campaign skills and in co-operative group working techniques.

Arts

  • Christian Savage
    Violin maker.
  • Flint Percussion
    Marching snare drum makers.
  • Fresh Air Theatre
    Fresh Air Theatre produces live performances which explore environmental and social issues. It creates original theatre shows aiming to be of relevance and inspire people. All our work is interactive, highly visual and great fun.
  • Green Books
    The UK's largest independent environmental publishing company, producing books on a wide range of ecological and cultural issues.
  • John Crosby
    John Crosby is a leading specialist music publicist/PR.
  • Kilmartin House Museum
    Kilmartin House Museum is an award winning world-class centre for archaeology and landscape interpretation established to protect, investigate and interpret this internationally important archaeological landscape and the artefacts that have been found here.
  • Rent a Peasant
    Rent A Peasant provides an insight into everyday aspects of rural life in the past. Farming is fundamental to the presentations, hence the sub title Living History with Livestock.
  • Sue Woodfine
    Beautiful watercolour paintings of flowers from the garden, plus a selection of choice fruit and veg in various media. All images are available for licensing.
  • Ted Bruce Baskets
    Ted Bruce crafts a wide range of strong, attractive, functional, English willow baskets. Established in 1998, he has studied with the best basketmakers in Britain, works mainly to commission and is a member of the Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft.
  • The Ecologist
    Leading environmental affairs magazine.
  • The Hayes at Stone
    The Hayes at Stone is set in 10 acres of pasture and woodland and provides a haven of peace and quiet in which artists, writers and others are able to explore their talent in the tranquil surroundings. It is one mile from the Canal Town of Stone, in Staffordshire.

Business Services

  • John Crosby
    John Crosby is a leading specialist music publicist/PR.
  • TechScribe
    TechScribe provides documentation services to software houses, IT departments and organisations where computer-based systems are used.
  • Words that Work
    Derek Williams can make you money - and save you money. He can give you peace of mind - and save you embarrassment. A sworn enemy of gobbledygook, jargon, weasel words and obfuscation, Derek offers copywriting, editing and proof-reading in the UK and worldwide.

Energy Efficiency

  • AECB Low Energy Buildings Database
    Information on over 100 low energy buildings, providing data on predicted and actual energy use.
  • Alternative Energy
    Alternative energy information for householders.
  • Centre for Sustainable Energy
    Independent national charity that shares knowledge and experience to help people change the way they think and act on energy.
  • Eco Open Houses
    Network of sustainable homes in Brighton and Hove which open annually to help others learn about saving energy and water.
  • Ecotricity
    Ecotricity uses customers' energy bills to fund the building of new sources of green energy, in pursuit of a Britain in which we all live more sustainable lives, and where ethical business is the norm.
  • Encraft
    Specialists in on-site renewables and low carbon building.
  • Energy Saving Trust
    Impartial advice on how to reduce carbon emissions and use water more sustainably, as well as saving money on energy bills.
  • Good Homes Alliance
    Group of housing developers, building professionals and industry supporters aiming to promote good homes that are sustainable in the broadest sense.
  • Great British Refurb
    Campaign to promote the energy efficient refurbishment of the UK's existing housing stock, led by Kevin McCloud.
  • Institute for Sustainability
    Independent charity which aims to promote economically, environmentally and socially sustainable cities and communities, through demonstration projects and programmes to capture and share learning.
  • Intelligent Energy Solutions
    Renewable energy specialists supplying and installing solar panels and heat pumps.
  • Low Energy Building Database
    Online collection of case studies to help inform the planning and development of low energy new builds and refurbishments.
  • Lower Energy Terraced House
    Blog from Ecology member retrofitting a terraced house in Manchester, aiming to help others learn about and undertake similar projects.
  • Microgeneration
    Fully integrated renewable energy solutions for homes and businesses.
  • National Energy Foundation
    Promotes the better use and supply of energy to counter climate change.
  • Renewable Energy Association
    Body representing renewable energy producers in the UK and promoting the use of all forms of renewable energy technologies.
  • Retrofit for the Future Diaries
    Online diary entries from retrofit projects in social housing units across the country.
  • Solar Fusion
    Specialises in installing the latest solar energy, water heating and photovoltaic systems.
  • Solar Sense
    Solar hot water systems for self-build and housing association contractors.
  • SuperHomes
    Promotes education and action to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and communities, including a network of old dwellings which have undergone an energy efficiency retrofit.
  • Sust-it
    Sust-it aims provides comprehensive consumer information on energy efficient electricals.
  • The Carbon Trust
    Not-for-profit company providing specialist support to help business and the public sector cut carbon emissions, save energy, and commercialise low carbon technologies.
  • The Energy Efficient Home
    US site offering links to a wide range of advice on energy efficiency in the home.
  • The Existing Homes Alliance
    A coalition of organisations calling for urgent action to transform the UK’s existing housing stock and make it fit for the 21st century.
  • The Scottish Passive House Centre
    Professional advice, case studies and links to organisations and companies involved in Passive House in Scotland.

Environmental and Ethical Organisations

  • 10:10
    Campaign to encourage individuals, companies, schools and other organisations to cut their carbon by 10% in a year.
  • Amnesty International
    A worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally-recognised human rights for all.
  • Anti-Slavery International
    The world's oldest international human rights organisation and the only charity in the UK to work exclusively against slavery and related abuses.
  • BioRegional
    Charity which initiates and delivers practical solutions to help us live within a fair share of the earth's resources.
  • Campaign Against the Arms Trade
    Coalition of groups and individuals in the UK working to end the international arms trade.
  • Christian Aid
    Charity working globally for change to eradicate the causes of poverty, and providing practical assistance where there is great need.
  • Dr Hadwen Trust
    The UK's leading medical research charity that funds and promotes exclusively non-animal techniques to replace animal experiments.
  • Eco-Schools
    International award programme which provides a framework to embed sustainability in school life.
  • Ellen MacArthur Foundation
    Not-for-profit organisation working with education and businesses to build a more sustainable future.
  • Ethex
    Non-profit ethical investment club which aims to promote and encourage businesses with social goals.
  • Fairtrade Foundation
    Non-profit organisation that licenses the Fairtrade mark and seeks to transform trading structures and practices in favour of the poor and disadvantaged.
  • Forum for the Future
    Non-profit organisation working globally with business and government to create a sustainable future.
  • Freecycle
    Online movement of people who give and receive stuff for free in their local area.
  • Friends of the Earth
    Friends of the Earth aims to make life better for people by inspiring solutions to environmental problems.
  • Green Alliance
    Environmental think tank working to ensure UK political leaders deliver ambitious solutions to global environmental issues.
  • Greenpeace
    Greenpeace defends the natural world and promoted peace by investigating, exposing and confronting environmental abuse, and championing environmentally responsible solutions.
  • Institute for Sustainability
    Independent charity which aims to promote economically, environmentally and socially sustainable cities and communities, through demonstration projects and programmes to capture and share learning.
  • International Society for Ecological Economics
    Organisation dedicated to advancing understanding of the relationships between ecological, social and economic systems, for the mutual wellbeing of nature and people.
  • National Ethical Investment Week
    Annual event dedicated to raising awareness of green and ethical investing.
  • New Economics Foundation
    Independent think-and-do tank which promotes innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environmental and social issues.
  • Oxfam
    Oxfam is a global movement of people fighting poverty together, through development, emergency relief and campaigning.
  • Post Carbon Institute
    The Post Carbon Institute aims to build awareness of the economic, energy, environmental and equity challenges of the 21st century, and to foster collaboration and inspire action on these issues.
  • Practical Action
    Practical Action uses technology to challenge poverty, working with poor women and men around the world.
  • Project Dirt
    Online community connecting environmental projects being undertaken across the UK.
  • Radical Routes
    Radical Routes is a network of radical co-operatives whose members are committed to working for positive social change. The network is made up mainly of housing co-operatives .
  • Reforesting Scotland
    A network of people who are active in the ecological and social regeneration of Scotland.
  • Save the Children
    Save the Children serves impoverished, marginalised and vulnerable children and families in more than 120 nations.
  • Schumacher Institute for Sustainable Systems
    Independent research organisation that honours the work of economist E. F. Schumacher.
  • Stop Climate Chaos
    Coalition of organisations and people dedicated to acting on climate change and limiting its impact on the world's poorest communities.
  • The DoNation
    Online sponsorship site with a twist - rather than donating money, sponsors take simple green actions to save carbon.
  • The Equality Trust
    The Equality Trust campaigns to build public and political understanding of the harm caused by inequality.
  • The Existing Homes Alliance
    A coalition of organisations calling for urgent action to transform the UK’s existing housing stock and make it fit for the 21st century.
  • The Good Banking Forum
    Campaign aiming to mobilise public pressure for a banking system that is economically, socially and environmentally fit for purpose.
  • The Green Party
    The Green Party aims to create a just, equitable and sustainable society, primarily, but not exclusively, through the electoral system.
  • The Green Providers Directory
    The UK's leading not for profit resource for finding green, organic and fair trade products and services.
  • The Schumacher Society
    Promotes sustainable systems for social, economic and environmental development.
  • Traidcraft
    Traidcraft fights poverty through trade, helping people in developing countries to transform their lives.
  • Women's Environmental Network
    Campaigning organisation working for environmental justice through feminist principles.
  • World Development Movement
    Global justice campaigners tackling the underlying causes of poverty.
  • World Land Trust
    International conservation organisation that takes direct action to save rainforest and other wildlife habitats.
  • WRAP
    Programme to help businesses and individuals reduce waste, develop sustainable products and use resources in an efficient way.
  • WWF UK
    Global conservation organisation working in more than 90 countries.

Ethical Business

  • Ethical Consumer
    Ethical Consumer is the UK's leading alternative consumer organisation, researching the social and environmental records of companies. It provides unique buyers' guides comparing brands across 19 ethical criteria.
  • Ethical Junction
    Ethical Junction brings together businesses and consumers who share a commitment to ethical values.
  • SEE What You Are Buying Into
    We are SEE listed because we believe that businesses should do everything they can to make the world a better place, and should be transparent about how they do that. We have gone through a rigorous evaluation process created by some of the world's leading campaigning organisations, and published detailed information on our practices on the SEE website.

Ethical Careers

  • Ethical Jobs
    Ethical job vacancies across a broad spectrum of sectors.
  • Stop Dodo
    Environmental jobs, courses, events and news.
  • SuperHomes
    Promotes education and action to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and communities, including a network of old dwellings which have undergone an energy efficiency retrofit.

Ethical Finance and Insurance

Ethical IFAs (Independent Financial Advisers)

  • Ethical Investment Association
    Association of financial advisers from around the UK who are dedicated to the promotion of green and ethical investment.
  • Ethical Investors Group
    Independent financial advice group with a focus on ethical and socially responsible investment; distributes 50% of net profits to charity each year.
  • GAEIA
    Team of IFAs specialising in environmental and ethical investment, offering a range of services to individual, businesses, charities and other organisations.
  • Investing Ethically
    Team offering independent financial advice with ethical expertise, entirely dedicated to screened investments.
  • The Ethical Investment Co-operative
    Group of IFAs dedicated to ethical and socially responsible investment; 3 times winners of the award for 'Best IFA' in the Guardian/Observer Consumer Finance Awards.

Finding a Property

  • Cool Caves
    Buy and sell your home directly online, with a 20% donation of turnover to Centrepoint.
  • GreenMoves
    Dedicated 'eco property for sale' website.
  • Pick Up a Property
    The UK's leading website for sourcing property in need of renovation.

Food, Farming and Gardening

  • Compassion in World Farming
    Farming welfare charity that campaigns for better standards for farmed animals everywhere.
  • Garden Organic
    The UK's leading organic growing charity.
  • GM Freeze
    Campaign to express concern at the speed at which genetic engineering is being introduced into food and farming.
  • Graig Farm
    One of the pioneers of organic food, set in the rolling hills of mid-Wales.
  • Green Wood Centre
    Interpretation centre for woodland management, coppicing, sustainable building and other sustainable technologies.
  • Greencuisine
    Organic food and cookery courses, retreats and private consultation.
  • Growing with Nature
    We are a local food producing scheme and distribute the organic crops we and 5 other local growers produce to homes around the Fylde coast. We grow over 70 different vegetable, salad and herb crops and distribute these throughout the year.
  • Hesley Honey
    Craft beekeepers - unlike commercial beekeepers who tend to mix honey from their various sites, we deliberately keep the honey that we take off our hives divided into the specific sites that it has come from.
  • Permaculture Association
    National charity which aims to help people learn about and use permaculture in their everyday lives.
  • Small Woods Association
    Aims to support all those with an interest in woodland and to improve woodland management.
  • Soil Association
    The UK's leading campaigning and certification organisation for planet-friendly food and farming.
  • The Biodynamic Association
    Promotes and provides information about biodynamic farming and gardening.
  • The Eden Project
    Global garden in disused clay mine which helps people learn about nature and get inspired about the world around them.
  • The National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners
    Nationally recognised body for the allotment movement, which aims to protect, promote and preserve allotments for the future.
  • Vegan Society
    Provides advice on ways of living free of animal products, for the benefit of people, animals and the planet.
  • Vegan-Organic Network
    Charity aiming to research and promote vegan-organic methods of agriculture and horticulture.
  • Vegetarian Society
    Educational charity promoting understanding and respect for vegetarian lifestyles.

Green and Ethical Businesses

  • Go Green Directory
    Directory of eco-friendly products and services, plus an online shop.
  • Gooshing
    Ethical shopping tool which enables you to find, compare and buy a wide range of products.
  • Graphic Green
    Graphic Green creates contemporary, innovative design solutions for print, web and exhibitions. From flyers to annual reports, brand design to brochures we can help your organisation create a big visual impression with a small carbon footprint.
  • Green Baby
    The leading eco-friendly children's brand
  • Green Buying
    Green business support and services
  • Green Net
    Ethical ISP that connects progressive people and groups working for peace, the environment, gender equality and human rights.
  • Green People
    Organic skincare and natural beauty products.
  • Green Stationery Company
    The UK's original recycled paper and green office products supplier.
  • Greenfibres
    Greenfibres sells organic clothes and bedding for the whole family.
  • Greenheart Energy
    Suppliers and installers of renewable heating and hot water systems.
  • Just Green
    Offers environmentally friendly products for the home and garden.
  • Let's Live Green
    Advice on renewables, installation, and energy efficient products.
  • The Green Shop
    Provides sustainable and low impact products; the largest supplier of natural paints in the UK.
  • The Phone Co-op
    The Phone Co-op is the only co-operatively owned provider of phone, broadband and mobile services, and focuses on social responsibility in all of its operations.
  • Trigonos
    Education and conference venue in the Snowdonia National Park.
  • Vinceremos
    The longest established organic wine specialist, with the largest range in the UK.
  • Vintage Roots
    Home delivery supplier of organic wines and champagnes.

Green Building

  • ADM systems
    Energy efficient air ventilation systems.
  • AECB - the Sustainable Building Association
    The AECB aims to facilitate environmentally responsible practices within building.
  • AECB Low Energy Buildings Database
    Information on over 100 low energy buildings, providing data on predicted and actual energy use.
  • Benfield ATT
    Timber frame products, design and build services and advice.
  • BioRegional Reclaimed
    Organisation promoting and facilitating the use of reclaimed materials.
  • BREEAM
    Design and assessment method for sustainable buildings.
  • Cambridgeshire Tile and Brick Company
    Hand made tile making has been taking place at Burwell in Cambridgeshire since 1993. All tiles are manufactured by the local workforce from locally dug Cambridge Gault clay. The tiles are produced in the traditional way with wooden moulds and allowed to air dry before being fired in the kiln.
  • Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)
    CAT demonstrates practical ways of addressing global problems, aims to show that living more sustainably is easy to attain and provides a better quality of life.
  • Code for Sustainable Homes
    National standard for the sustainable design and construction of new homes, which aims to reduce our carbon emissions and create homes that are more sustainable.
  • Construction Resources
    Materials and systems for sustainable buildings; high performance, state of the art products from Europe's leading manufacturers.
  • DWA Housing and Management Consultants
    A not-for-profit housing consultancy group, offering solutions that are practical, ethical and affordable.
  • Eco Open Houses
    Network of sustainable homes in Brighton and Hove which open annually to help others learn about saving energy and water.
  • Ecomerchant
    Environmentally-friendly builder's merchant based in Kent, supplying natural insulation, paints, sunpipes and traditional restoration materials such as lime with countrywide distribution.
  • Encraft
    Specialists in on-site renewables and low carbon building.
  • Freerain
    Leading supplier, designer and manufacturer of rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling systems.
  • GB Decorating
    GB Decorating uses traditional techniques and materials for the restoration and redecoration of historical and listed buildings.
  • Good Homes Alliance
    Group of housing developers, building professionals and industry supporters aiming to promote good homes that are sustainable in the broadest sense.
  • Gordon Clarke Architects
    Architects focussed on residential, commercial, historic and arts sectors, and using building methods which care for the planet.
  • Green Building Press
    Publishes information on sustainable building, including Green Building Magazine and the Green Building Bibles.
  • Green Building Store
    Green Building Store supply building products which promote energy efficient, sustainable and healthy homes.
  • Green Wood Centre
    Interpretation centre for woodland management, coppicing, sustainable building and other sustainable technologies.
  • GreenSpec
    A reference source for all designers of sustainable buildings, including information on materials, products, technology and design.
  • Gusto Homes
    Designers and developers of sustainable homes in North Lincolnshire and North Nottinghamshire.
  • Hockerton Housing Project
    The UK's first earth sheltered, self-sufficient ecological housing development.
  • Hodson Architects
    Architects providing sustainable solutions considering space, material and light.
  • Home Grown Home
    Advice on building with straw bales and other natural materials - consultancy, training, presentations (general interest and cpd), planning and construction drawings.
  • IEKO
    Independent suppliers of natural and environmentally-friendly paints.
  • Interflush
    Interflush is a DIY retrofit kit to convert single flushing WC siphons in cisterns with front handles, to fully interruptible flushing. Uses only what is needed, saving 30 of the 150 litres we each use a day.
  • John Nethercott and Co
    Established in 1975, John Nethercott & Co. specialises in making and restoring woodwork to the highest standard.
  • LEDA
    LEDA is an architectural and environmental design company dedicated to creating great sustainable buildings. We provide an integrated design service where all the specialist requirements are brought into the process from the beginning, to deliver great buildings that respect the environment and are a joy to use.
  • Low Energy Building Database
    Online collection of case studies to help inform the planning and development of low energy new builds and refurbishments.
  • Lower Energy Terraced House
    Blog from Ecology member retrofitting a terraced house in Manchester, aiming to help others learn about and undertake similar projects.
  • National Self Build Association (NaSBA)
    NaSBA aims to raise the profile of self building, to encourage best practice in self build and to promote the release of more land for self build projects across the UK.
  • OGI
    Oxford Geotechnica International (UK) Limited (OGI) is an independent British company with a mission overcome groundwater problems. It supplies a wide range of technical consultancy services, nationally and overseas, within the field of groundwater engineering and management, pollution control and other aspects of the ground environment.
  • Passivhaus Trust
    Non-profit organisation promoting the Passivhaus standard and methodology in the UK.
  • Quadrat Scotland
    Ecological consultants.
  • Retrofit for the Future Diaries
    Online diary entries from retrofit projects in social housing units across the country.
  • Roberts Molly Associates
    An established architectural practice working in East Anglia, London and the Home Counties, with a proven track record of successful projects and satisfied clients.
  • Sarah Wigglesworth
    We are an award-winning architectural practice, specialists in low-energy and sustainable building that inventively use readily-available materials.
  • Self-help Housing
    Website dedicated to promoting and supporting self-help housing initiatives.
  • Selfbuild Central
    Information for UK self builders who want to incorporate green features into their project, from small home improvements to community self build.
  • Strongwood Log Homes UK
    Supply, design and build of log homes.
  • SuperHomes
    Promotes education and action to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and communities, including a network of old dwellings which have undergone an energy efficiency retrofit.
  • Sustainable Building
    Monthly newsletter on energy efficiency and green building.
  • SustainableBuild
    Over 100 articles offering eco-friendly building tips and advice.
  • The Limecrete Company
    Onsite batching & placement of limecrete. Limecrete is the lightweight, breathable, ecological alternative to concrete. Limecrete is ideal for projects from new eco homes to historic building renovations.
  • The Scottish Passive House Centre
    Professional advice, case studies and links to organisations and companies involved in Passive House in Scotland.
  • UK Green Building Council
    Membership organisation which campaigns for a sustainable built environment.
  • Walter Segal Self Build Trust
    System of timber framed self-build housing, including links to Segal-inspired projects.
  • Welsh Streets
    Group of residents fighting to save homes in Liverpool from demolition and promoting regeneration and retrofit.

Health

  • Massage for Babies
    Britain's leading provider of training courses for baby massage teachers. These accredited courses are open to individual health workers and massage therapists. Bespoke courses are also available for staff at Primary Care Trusts, Children's Centres, SureStart and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
  • The Craven Clinic
    This lovely Clinic, established in 1992 and run as a cooperative, nestles in a quiet courtyard at the top of Skipton's High Street on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
  • Vivien Ray
    Information about how you can optimise your health, and the ways in which my work with Craniosacral Therapy and Transformative Dreamwork may help you achieve your health goals.

Living and Leisure

  • Birnam Guest House
    A warm Scottish welcome awaits you at the Birnam Guest House, Birnam, Dunkeld, situated in the heart of beautiful Perthshire.
  • Cwmbiga Farm
    The only GTBS 'Goldstar' winning holiday cottages in Wales. Cosy, superinsulated, 4* cottages with wood burners. Lying in their own valley near Llanidloes, close to the sources of the Severn and the Wye, the cottages are set in both the Hafren Forest and Cambrian Mountains. They provide a lovely, peaceful, base for cycling / walking holidays or getting away from it all. Discounts for small parties. We also offer B&B accommodation in our lovely, refurbished, Grade II listed farmhouse. Home cooked meals: using fresh, organic, local produce where possible.
  • CycleCity Guides
    We are the UK's leading producer of urban cycling maps and guides, with over 125 maps to our name. Based in Frome, Somerset, we have produced maps for all areas of the country. We provide a complete service from initial surveying through cartography and design to the finished folded map. Each map is unique, tailored to a specific project.
  • Earth Spirit Craft
    Natural earth living family website, including eco directory.
  • Heaven on Earth
    We are bespoke funeral designers who specialise in helping families to plan a personal, individual celebration of the life of the person who has died.
  • Interflush
    Interflush is a DIY retrofit kit to convert single flushing WC siphons in cisterns with front handles, to fully interruptible flushing. Uses only what is needed, saving 30 of the 150 litres we each use a day.
  • Kilmartin House Museum
    Kilmartin House Museum is an award winning world-class centre for archaeology and landscape interpretation established to protect, investigate and interpret this internationally important archaeological landscape and the artefacts that have been found here.
  • Mongoose Travel
    With more than 30 years experience in Nepal, we are noted for our local knowledge, personal care, excellent organisation and the flexibility to ensure that everyone has the best possible holiday. We are committed to ethical and responsible tourism practices.
  • Strattons
    Strattons is a small independent family run boutique hotel secluded in the historic Market town of Swaffham. Its award winning chic restaurant serves organic and locally sourced produce in an innovative and exciting modern English style.
  • The Cycle Mine
    We hold a wide stock of cycle spares and accessories, and offer a full cycle repair service, including wheel truing and building. Our stock includes clothing, cycle tools, luggage, mudguards, computers, lights, pumps, lubes, locks, saddles, cables, tyres, and wheels.
  • The Hayes at Stone
    The Hayes at Stone is set in 10 acres of pasture and woodland and provides a haven of peace and quiet in which artists, writers and others are able to explore their talent in the tranquil surroundings. It is one mile from the Canal Town of Stone, in Staffordshire.
  • The Old Kennels
    Situated in the heart of the beautiful Blackdown Hills, offering bed & breakfast, as well as courses in a variety of skills tutored by local, national and international artisans. Green Tourism Gold Standard. Visit Britain Four Star - "walkers and cyclists welcome".

News, Magazines and Books

  • Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)
    CAT demonstrates practical ways of addressing global problems, aims to show that living more sustainably is easy to attain and provides a better quality of life.
  • Ethical Consumer
    Ethical Consumer is the UK's leading alternative consumer organisation, researching the social and environmental records of companies. It provides unique buyers' guides comparing brands across 19 ethical criteria.
  • Ethical Junction
    Ethical Junction brings together businesses and consumers who share a commitment to ethical values.
  • Ethical Living
    Online ethical lifestyle magazine.
  • Green Books
    The UK's largest independent environmental publishing company, producing books on a wide range of ecological and cultural issues.
  • Green Futures
    Quarterly magazine focusing on environmental solutions and sustainable futures.
  • Permaculture Magazine
    Leading environmental magazine with ideas and advice from the sustainability movement.
  • Resurgence
    A magazine for people who care about the environment and are looking for inspiration on sustainable living.
  • Selfbuild Central
    Information for UK self builders who want to incorporate green features into their project, from small home improvements to community self build.
  • Stop Dodo
    Environmental jobs, courses, events and news.
  • The Ecologist
    Leading environmental affairs magazine.
  • The Green Parent
    The UK's leading green parenting and lifestyle magazine.
  • Tip the Planet
    Wiki website that encourages discussion and sharing of tips that benefit people and the planet.

Other Financial Organisations

  • Building Societies Association
    Body representing mutual lenders and deposit takers across the UK, including all 47 UK building societies.
  • Consumer Credit Counselling Service
    Charity which assists people in financial difficulty by providing free, impartial and realistic advice.
  • Council of Mortgage Lenders
    Trade association for the mortgage lending industry.
  • Identity Theft
    Information to help individuals and organisations combat the threat of identity theft.
  • Money Advice Service
    Free, independent service to help people manage their money better. The Money Advice Service was set up under the Financial Services Act and is funded by a levy on financial services organisations.

Restoration

Training

  • Dynamix
    Dynamix aims to create a fairer society by developing people's skills for participation, co-operation, inclusion, play and enterprise. It will achieve this through providing creative training, consultation, facilitation and publications that help people to explore serious issues in a fun way.
  • Seeds for Change
    Seeds for Change works together with UK activists and campaigners to help them organise for action and positive social change. We offer participatory and dynamic training and resources in campaign skills and in co-operative group working techniques.

Transport

  • Environmental Transport Association
    The ETA is an ethical motoring organisation and sustainable travel lobby group. Its services include an international breakdown service and ethical and carbon neutral insurance services.
  • Sustrans
    The UK's leading sustainable transport charity, which aims to make smarter travel choices possible, desirable and inevitable.

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