| Guide to recycling in Surrey |
Tim Chilton
13:58 06/10/07
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| A guide to recycling anything you own if you live in Surrey from batteries to furniture. |
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| Green TV |
Tim Chilton
20:42 19/08/07
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| "A broadband TV channel for environmental films bringing together films from a range of environmental organisations and independent filmmakers." |
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| Act On CO2 - DfT Low Emission Vehicle Tables |
Tim Chilton
09:09 05/08/07
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| The Department of Transport has launched an initiative called Act On CO2 that provides drivers with useful information on how to reduce your emissions. Their primary tool is a great guide to the lowest emission cars classified by class, gearbox and fuel type. |
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| The World at night time |
Tim Chilton
20:03 19/10/06
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| Ever wondered how much light different countries emit at night time? This map shows that. Check out areas like the USA and spot cities in the UK. |
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| Which? Solar Panel Review |
Tim Chilton
20:21 15/10/06
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| In October 2006 Which have released a report comparing solar panels available on the market. It surveys photo-voltaic as well as solar water heating. Although the Which website requires membership, they are offering a first 30 days free subscription. This will let you view the guide on the website and then if you want to, cancel your subscription before the end of your 30 days.
There is also a guide on the Which website comparing Wind and Solar technologies. |
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| Wey To Go |
Sarah Clayton
11:47 13/10/06
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A guide to sustainable living in Waverley.
"Wey to Go is a resource produced by and for people in Waverley who want to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. Faced with big issues like global warming, our individual efforts may seem insignificant but collectively, if we were to make just some of the lifestyle changes you’ll read about here, we could make a real difference." |
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| Guildford Environment Forum's Climate Change Page |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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The Guildford Environment Forum's home page.
From their website:
- Guildford Environmental Forum (GEF) is a group of volunteers actively involved in finding solutions to environmental problems.
- The forum is composed of people who care about the environment.
- It was set up in 1993 and has become a credible voice with decision-makers.
- Coordinated by an Executive Committee it functions through working groups.
- It presents practical solutions, raises awareness and delivers projects.
- Members come from all backgrounds including education, business, farming, voluntary groups and elected bodies. Some join as individuals, some are associated with organisations.
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| Epsom and Ewell Borough Council |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| Epsom and Ewell Borough Council's Energy Efficiency page. It discusses grants you can get to insulate your home through the Heat Project and other types of grants. |
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| Energy Facts and Figures |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| American site with a lot of facts and figures about global warming. |
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| The Energy Saving Trust |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| The EST give out a lot of advice to householders, about what they can to to use less energy at home - among other forms of information. |
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| Aviation Environment Federation |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| The AEF is a UK-based association that campaigns exclusively on the environmental impacts of aviation. |
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| Surrey County Council |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| Surrey County Council's Energy Efficiency Advice page. Mentions how to contact your local Energy Advice Centre and how to measure the efficiency of your home. |
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| Stop Climate Chaos |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| This is a coalition of environmental groups, working to stop the rate of climate change, in Britain. |
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| Shared Earth |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| Shared Earth is a new series from the BBC Natural History Unit which celebrates the natural world and explores what we can all do to help conserve wildlife and habitats and reduce our footprint on the planet |
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| Energy Centre for Sustainable Communities |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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Energy Centre for Sustainable Communities (ecsc) designs and implements projects to create a socially responsible, sustainable energy future.
They develop practical, locally focused programmes throughout the UK, in households of all tenures and income levels, businesses, public sector establishments and local authorities. |
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| World Wildlife Fund |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| WWF are very concerned about climate change, especially as it will have adverse effects on biodiversity. They have done a lof of work on this subject. |
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| Citizens Advice Bureau |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| A Citizen's Advice Bureau guide to energy efficiency including information about lighting, heating, insulation and grants. |
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| National Energy Foundation |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| The National Energy Foundation is an independent educational charity, based at Milton Keynes in the UK, controlled by an eminent Board of Trustees. Its objective is to work for the more efficient, innovative, and safe use of energy and to increase the public awareness of energy in all its aspects. Currently it is working in the areas of renewable energy and energy efficiency. |
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| Ban the Bulb |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| 1. To increase the use of energy-efficient light bulbs.
2. To encourage the taxing and phasing out of incandescent light bulbs.
3. To propose a time limit for the replacement of light fittings requiring the use of incandescent light bulbs and for altering the shopping habits of consumers.
4. To include environmental costs in the prices consumers pay for their light bulbs and to reward those who switch to using less polluting light bulbs. |
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| Sustrans |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| Sustainable Transport Charity |
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| Low Carbon Buildings Programme |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| Run by the Energy Savings Trust, 'The low carbon buildings programme will provide grants for microgeneration technologies to householders, community organisations, schools, the public and not for profit sector and private businesses.' |
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| Centre for Environment Initiatives |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| Sutton and Carshalton group supported by Sutton council and others to promote environmental initiatives within the local area. |
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| Guide to LEDs |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| General guide to LED technology and its applications. |
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| Lighting the key to energy saving |
Sarah Clayton
21:52 01/10/06
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| A global switch to efficient lighting systems would trim the world's electricity bill by nearly one-tenth. |
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