Useful Links
www.reourcefutures.co.uk - The Community RePaint network is managed by Resource Futures (formerly SWAP) an employee-owned, not-for-profit environmental consultancy.
Hazardous Waste and Legislation Information :
www.netregs.gov.uk - Netregs (SME guide to environmental legislation)
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waste/1032477/?lang=_e – Information on the hazardous waste regulations from the Environment Agency
www.nhhwf.org.uk - The National Household Hazardous Waste Forum
Paint Manufacturers and Other Trade Bodies:
www.dulux.co.uk - ICI Dulux has supported and sponsored Community RePaint since the project began in 1993.
www.coatings.org.uk - The British Coatings Federation (BCF) is a body which represents the decorative coatings manufacturers within the UK. It is responsible for formulating policies and working practices for the whole industry to follow and for introducing common standards for implementation across the UK.
www.earthbornpaints.co.uk - Using natural ingredients and advanced formulation techniques, earthBorn interior and exterior eco paints, varnishes and floorings combines great looks and high performance with maximum health and environmental benefits, perfect for an eco friendly lifestyle.
Funding:
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk - The Big Lottery Fund
www.awardsforall.org.uk - Awards for All is a Lottery grants scheme for local communities.
Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Organisations:
www.crn.org.uk - The Community Recycling Network offers support and advice on setting up community recycling schemes.
www.frn.org.uk - The Furniture Reuse Network is the co-ordinating body for furniture recycling projects who collect a wide range of household items to pass onto people in need.
www.communitycompost.org – The Community Composting Network
www.wastewatch.org.uk - A national charity focusing on sustainable waste management.
Government and Other Relevant Bodies:
www.defra.gov.uk - Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
www.environment-agency.gov.uk - The Environment Agency
www.europa.eu.int/comm/index_en.htm - European Commission
www.hse.gov.uk/waste - Health and Safety Executive
www.larac.org.uk - Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee
www.recyclenow.org.uk - national recycling campaign co-ordinated by WRAP
www.sepa.org.uk - Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
www.cylch.org – Wales Community Recycling Network
www.wrap.org.uk - Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)
www.crash.org.uk - CRASH is the construction and property industry charity for the homeless. It harnesses the skills, products, talents and goodwill of the building industry to improve buildings and premises for voluntary agencies working with homeless people, throughout the UK.
www.ciwm.co.uk - The Chartered Institute of Waste Management
Volunteering and Third Sector Organisations:
www.bitc.org.uk – Business in the Community
www.csv.org.uk – Community Service Volunteers
www.acevo.org.uk - Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO)
www.can-online.org.uk - Community Action Network
www.btcv.org.uk - British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
www.dsc.org.uk - Directory of Social Change
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk - The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
