Links to Other Environmental Sites
Listed below are links to other sites on the internet which have an environmental or sustainable development focus.
Act On CO2 Calculator has been set up by the UK government website Directgov. Answer the questions to find out your carbon footprint.
Better Buildings The 'Better Buildings' website provides a useful guide to developers, investors, designers, planners, builders and users of the built environment of Leicester. The Better Buildings initiative aims to ensure that the built environment of Leicester meets and benefits from the highest standards of sustainable planning, design, construction and management.
Complete Wasters is a community led recycling group based in Leicestershire, specialising in promoting waste recycling and waste minimisation.
Groundwork is the independent environmental charity based in Leicester. It provides information, advice, and practical help to encourage individuals and organisations to take practical steps towards a more sustainable future.
Groundwork Business Line Members of the Business Resource Efficiency Club (BREC) can call 0116 2220 1600 find out about strategies for minimising waste and meeting environmental regulations.
Environment City The Environment City web site has been redesigned and updated to offer more comprehensive information about the environmental scene in Leicester. The site is managed by the Leicester Environment Partnership - a network of all the main environmental organisations operating in the city.
Energy Efficiency Advice Centre Freephone 0800 512012 for advice on reducing energy use or visit the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Energy Efficiency advice centre website http://www.energy-advice.co.uk/
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is a membership based organisation working to safeguard local wildlife through the management of nature reserves, campaigning on wildlife issues, and educating and informing people about the natural environment.
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is a membership based organisation working to safeguard local wildlife through the management of nature reserves, campaigning on wildlife issues, and educating and informing people about the natural environment.
A one-stop-shop information service for news, information and guides on recycling, waste management and the environment.
Student Force for Sustainability is an East Midlands based group who provide graduates with the opportunity to gain work experience ranging from two to 12 months in most aspects of sustainable development.
The Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development, part of DeMontfort University, provides research, consultancy, and education provision within Leicester.
The Just FairTrade Shop is Leicester's first exclusively fair trade shop. Set up as a worker’s co-operative, it sells a huge range of fairly traded products from the developing world.
Transport Direct is a government funded web-based journey planning tool which allows you to plan your journey using a range of transport options such as train, bus, walking, and the car, and compare different modes for cost, time etc.