Links

BREW Programme
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/brew/

Over the next 3 years the Government is planning to put £284 million of landfill tax revenues back into business. To do this, it has set up a series of delivery programmes that will help businesses reduce waste at every stage of the business cycle and manage their resources more efficiently.

Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
www.ciwm.co.uk

Welcome to the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management the leading professional body for waste and resource management. We have over 6,000 members, mostly in the UK but also in the Irish Republic and 250 members elsewhere in the world. Our focus is on professionalism and information, based on sound science and training. If you have any queries regarding waste production and management, or regarding recycling reuse or waste prevention, CIWM should be your first port of call.

DEFRA
www.defra.gov.uk

Government website for DEFRA -includes recycling and waste pages

DEFRA - Hazardous Waste
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/special

Clarification of the hazardous Waste Regulations for domestic waste

Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform
www.berr.gov.uk

DBERR helps ensure business success in an increasingly competitive world. It is the voice for business across Government.

This website provides information about BERR's priorities and policies. BERR and its delivery partners also provide a range of practical assistance to business

DTI Technology Programme
dti.gov.uk/technologyprogramme
TechnologyProgramme@dti.gov.uk

Research and development into waste minmimisation and energy efficiency

EICTA
www.eicta.org

European electronic equipment manufacturers' association. EICTA was formed in 1999 as the European Information & Communications Technology Industry Association by the consolidation of the two former European federations of the information and telecommunications industries.

Environment Agency
www.environment-agency.gov.uk

We are the Environment Agency. It's our job to look after your environment and make it a better place - for you, and for future generations.

Environmental Services Association
www.esauk.org

The Environmental Services Association (ESA) represents the UK's waste management and secondary resources industry. Our Members provide essential waste and secondary resources management services to the public and private sectors. We are working with governments, Parliaments and regulators to bring about a sustainable system of waste management for the UK.

Envirowise
www.envirowise.co.uk

Envirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.

Independent Waste Paper Processors Association
www.iwppa.co.uk

The IWPPA is the trade association for independent waste paper processors and their equipment suppliers. The Association was formed by a group of privately owned waste paper merchants in 1975 to promote and widen the use of recyclable papers both within the UK and for export.

Making Waste Work
waste.tec-hh.net

Interreg 'Making Waste Work' Website

Market Transformation Programme (MTP)
www.mtprog.com
info@mtprog.com

Developing policy strategies for improving resource efficiency of traded goods and services and keeping business up to date with product policy.

National Industrial Symbiosis Programme
www.nisp.org.uk
enquiries@nisp.org.uk

Website of NISP - the first industrial symbiosis initiative in the world to be launched on a national scale

Net Regs
www.netregs.gov.uk

Designed to help small businesses navigate through the maze of environmental legislation.

SITA UK
www.sita.co.uk

Sita - Whether we're making sure rubbish is cleared from the streets, integrating waste disposal with energy generation, or keeping businesses in line with waste regulations, the environment is at the heart of everything we do. At SITA UK we treat waste materials as a resource. It's an attitude that helps us to come up with imaginative solutions. Our services include recycling, business and residential waste disposal, street cleansing, landfill engineering, civic amenity site management, energy from waste ... in fact, every aspect of recycling and waste management.

Social Enterprise Coalition
www.socialenterprise.org.uk
pressoffice@socialenterprise.org.uk

Social enterprises are profit-making businesses set up to tackle social or environmental issues which reinvest the majority of their profits for the benefit of their community. The Coalition is the UK's national body for social enterprise - we influence national policy, showcase the benefits of social enterprise, support our members and promote best practice.

Social Enterprise Coalition
www.socialenterprise.org.uk
pressoffice@socialenterprise.org.uk

Social enterprises are profit-making businesses established to tackle social or environmental issues. The Coalition is the UK's national body for social enterprise - We work with our members to inform the national policy agenda, showcase the benefits of social enterprise, and share best practice

The Carbon Trust
www.thecarbontrust.co.uk/carbontrust/
info@thecarbontrust.co.uk

Developing low carbon technologies

UK Trade & Investment
www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/

UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps UK-based companies succeed in an increasingly global economy. Its range of expert services are tailored to the needs of individual businesses to maximise their international success. We provide companies with knowledge, advice and practical support.

Big Lottery
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk

Launched on 1 June 2004, the Big Lottery Fund will build on the experience and best practice of both organisations to simplify funding in those areas where the two bodies currently overlap, and to ensure lottery funding provides the best possible value for money.

However, we intend to achieve more than simply adding the two existing bodies together. As well as leading on good practice in funding distribution, we will take the lead on joint working on a range of Lottery issues and develop new approaches to the way we work with organisations funded by the lottery.

We will continue to fund for charities and the voluntary sector and health, education and the environment, but will also take on the Millennium Commission's ability to fund large-scale regenerative projects. We will be a fund for community transformation, from smaller grants at local level through to big capital projects, intended to regenerate and revitalise communities.

jb4 Grants
www.j4bgrants.co.uk
enquiries@j4b.com

Comprehensive information on government and lottery grants for both business and voluntary groups which is updated DAILY.
NEW additional database of publicly funded organisations that provide help & advice.

Business Link for the Tees Valley
www.teesbusinesslink.co.uk
business.enquiries@stockton.gov.uk

Business Link provides practical help and advice for business, providing easy access to objective information and solutions.

Environmental Industries Federation (EIF)
www.eif.org.uk
admin@eif.org.uk

The Environmental Industries Federation is a business led trade association set up to provide a voice for, promote the interests of and further the aims of northern businesses involved in the environmental sector.

Government Office for the North East
www.gos.gov.uk/gone

Government Office North East - Based in the centre of Newcastle in Citygate, we represent ten central government departments across the entire region. We work to deliver, influence and develop government programmes and initiatives at a regional and local level, by working in partnership with relevant organisations to meet local needs.

North East Social Enterprise Partnership
www.nesep.co.uk

A development agency for social enterprise in the North East. Aim is to foster strong and vibrant social enterprises across the Region.

ONE North East
www.onenortheast.co.uk

One NorthEast is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) covering the North East region of England, comprising Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley. This website promotes the work of the Agency and the vision for a vibrant, self reliant, ambitious and outward looking North East of England together with the benefits of living, working and doing business in the region.

Waste to Resources
www.wastetoresources.co.uk

Here at www.wastetoresources.co.uk, we make it easier for businesses in North East England to find support for waste management, resource efficiency and energy saving. Confused by the different providers of environmental support? Want to find out which ones to go to first? This site is here to help.

We know that many North East businesses want to cut costs of waste disposal, save energy, exchange or trade waste, and get help to recycle. It's good for the environment…and it's good for your business too. We'll point you in the right direction to take the next step.

This site is a free service for businesses in the North East. It's been created by One NorthEast with support from DEFRA's Business Resource Efficiency and Waste (BREW) programme. Please email us with your comments and suggestions about the site

Darlington Borough Council
www.darlington.gov.uk

Darlington Borough Council main website.

Durham County Council
www.durham.gov.uk

Durham County Council main website.

Hambleton District Council
www.hambleton.gov.uk

Hambleton District Council main website.

Hartlepool Borough Council
www.hartlepool.gov.uk

Hartlepool Borough Council main website.

Hartlepool Borough Council
www.hartlepool.gov.uk

Hartlepool Borough Council main website.

Middlesbrough Borough Council
www.middlesbrough.gov.uk

Middlesbrough Borough Council main website.

North Yorkshire County Council
www.northyorks.gov.uk

North Yorkshire County Council main website.

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council main website.

Sedgefield Borough Council
www.sedgefield.gov.uk

Sedgefield Borough Council main website.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
www.stockton.gov.uk

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council main website.

Waste Management Industy Training and Advisory Board
www.wamitab.org.uk

WAMITAB - Training Body responsible for Certificate of Technical Competance regime

Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation
www.alupro.org.uk

The UK Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is responsible for encouraging and developing recycling collection initiatives, for consumer education, and for representing the aluminium packaging industry to government. Alupro is a not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee, sponsored by the leading can sheet and foil rollers, and foil converters, supplying the UK market.

BMRA The British Metals Recycling Association
www.recyclemetals.org
admin@recyclemetals.org

The BMRA is the trade association for ferrous and non-ferrous metals recycling companies.

Community Recycling Network
www.crn.org.uk

The Community Recycling Network UK is a membership organisation promoting community based sustainable waste management as
a practical and effective way of tackling the UK's growing waste problem.

Composting Association
www.compost.org.uk

Information about composting.

Darlington Freecycle
groups.yahoo.com/group/FreeCycle-Darlington
Free-Cycle-Darlington@yahoogroups.com

Darlington area Freecycle Group - see main site also - http://freecycle.org

Don't Dump That!
www.dontdumPthat.com

Don'tDumpThat is all about helping preserve the environment by keeping perfectly useful items out of landfill sites; with new local forums opening all around the United Kingdom it's getting easier and easier.

Every day members all around the UK are clearing out their homes and garages and instead of throwing out the resulting pile of unwanted stuff, they're posting it onto their local Don'tDumpThat forum so that someone who does want it can come and take it away.

What could be better? No cost, no hassle, no landfill.
For information there is a Darlington forum accessible via the main 'Dontdumpthat' website

Freecycle
freecycle.org

The Freecycle Network™ is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer. Membership is free.
The Freecycle Network was started in May 2003 to promote waste reduction in Tucson's downtown and help save desert landscape from being taken over by landfills. The Network provides individuals and non-profits an electronic forum to "recycle" unwanted items. One person's trash can truly be another's treasure!
Local groups in the Tees Valley are listed separately i.e. Darlington, Hatlepool and Middlesbrough Freecycle Groups

Hartlepool Freecycle Group
groups.yahoo.com/group/poolsfreecycle
poolsfreecycle@yahoogroups.com

Hartlepool area Freecycle group. See also main site http://freecycle.org

Industry Council For Electronic Equipment Recycling
www.icer.org.uk

ICER is a cross-industry association, involving material suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors, the waste management industry, recyclers and local authorities.

Letsrecycle.com
www.letsrecycle.com

General information website about recycling and waste management

Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee
www.larac.org.uk

LARAC is the leading national local authority organisation promoting waste reduction and recycling. We have 380 members from authorities in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. We aim to facilitate the exchange of information on waste reduction and recycling throughout local government and with other organisations; provide expert responses to national, European and private sector initiatives and assist others with technical information and advice to promote best practice in waste management.

Middlesbrough Freecycle Group
uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/middlesbroughfreecycle
middlesbroughfreecycle@yahoogroups.co.uk

Middlesbrough area Freecycle group. Main freecycle site at http://freecycle.org

Oil Care
www.oilbankline.org.uk

The Oil Care Campaign was set up by the Environment Agency (in association with SEPA in Scotland and EHS in Northern Ireland) to reduce oil pollution by providing guidance on and facilities for the safe disposal and management of oil.

Real Nappy Campaign
www.realnappycampaign.com

Linked to the WRAP (Waste Resources Action Programme), this site promotes the use of cloth nappies and provides details of local suppliers, real nappy groups etc

Recycle More
www.recycle-more.co.uk
recycle-more@valpak.co.uk

Recycle-more.co.uk, is a one-stop recycling information website. You will find help and advice on all aspects of recycling at home, at school and in the workplace on the site. Simply click on the links to explore the site or try the brand new search facility to locate your local recycling facility.

Recycle More Recycling Facility Locator
www.recycle-more.co.uk/banklocator/banklocator.aspx

Want to find out where your nearest recycling banks/recycling facilities are? Type in your postcode and this webtool does the rest!

Resource Recovery Foundation
www.resourcesnotwaste.org
info@resourcesnotwaste.org

The Resource Recovery Forum was established to research and promote the effective recovery of natural resources from waste, with due weight given to environmental, social and economic considerations.

Recognising the complexity of these issues, including the global nature of markets and demand for recovered resources, the potential for increased resource recovery is substantial, and will contribute significantly to sustainable development objectives.In working with the concept of a waste hierarchy, in which waste prevention is always of paramount importance, the Forum recognises that some waste is inevitable. Accordingly, RRF seeks to provide best practice guidance on the environmental, economic and social effects of all resource recovery options.

The Forum has no preferences in principle for either materials or energy recovery, but provides impartial information on the best practicable environmental options, environmental impacts, societal practicalities and technical innovations, to assist decision-makers in determining national, regional and local policies and strategies. This information will also provide communities with information upon which to base local debate.

The Resource Recovery Forum assesses the theory, and analyses experiences on the recovery of materials and energy, comparing and contrasting achievements and advising on judgements to be made, across the entire life cycle of products and materials.

RRF will use the diversity of its multi-sector membership (local authorities, manufacturers, retailers, waste management companies, research establishments, NGOs and academics) to develop broad, inclusive projects, funded principally through the landfill tax credit system in conjunction with the waste management industry, and also by direct grants and membership subscription. Wherever possible, joint funding with government departments, environment agencies and research bodies will be sought, to strengthen the depth and credibility of the Forum's work.

The Resource Recovery Forum seeks to support European and UK governments' waste strategies, but will also inform these bodies of innovation, technical and behavioural opportunities and barriers, with the aims of monitoring compliance with current legislation, and of informing new policies.
RRF operates a great news service, delivered daily (up to 1,000 items pa, no ads, no attachments, just useful and topical information on policy & practice from around the world) or as weekly digests. A single member organisation can add unlimited numbers of employees to this fine facility. Also, the items are archived online and are fully searchable.

Reuze
www.reuze.co.uk/home.shtml
info@reuze.co.uk

The website that brings you the how, what and where of recycling in the United Kingdom.
If you have goods you want or do not want, then you can advertise them for free on reuze - if you are in the UK! Please check out the wanted and unwanted pages. Your contact details can be with held to protect individuals.

Waste & Resources Action Programme
www.wrap.org.uk
helpline@wrap.org.uk

WRAP was established in 2001 in response to the UK Government's Waste Strategy 2000 to promote sustainable waste management.
WRAP gained additional responsibilities in 2003 as a result of the Governments response to the review of waste policy undertaken in 2002 by the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit (Waste Not, Want Not, a Strategy for Tackling the Waste Problem in England). WRAP is set up as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee by DEFRA, the DTI, and the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Waste Watch
www.wastewatch.org.uk
info@wastewatch.org.uk

Leading national organisation promoting and encouraging action on the 3 R's - waste reduction, reuse and recycling

Womens Environment Network
www.wen.org.uk
info@wen.org.uk

WEN is a unique, vital and innovative campaigning organisation, which represents women and campaigns on issues, which link women, environment and health. Formed in 1988, it is a registered charity and membership organisation that depends on its members, donations and limited grant support for survival.

WEN has achieved much over the years. WEN has a record of being the first to raise awareness on issues and of breaking taboos. We take up issues that other environmental groups don't or won't, especially those concerning women's health and reproductive systems. We have been asked to speak at many national and international conferences and are invited to respond formally to government policy and proposed legislation. Central to WEN's approach is the belief that women have the right to information to enable them to make fair choices. We also believe a precautionary approach is healthiest for people and the planet.

Hazardous Waste
www.hazardouswaste.org.uk

This site has been developed as a portal with key information relating to changes in hazardous waste legislation providing access directly to updates, so you can find the support that best suits your needs. Whether you produce hazardous waste, manage it, carry it, are a local authority or are an interested member of the public, this site will provide you with key information. New legislation on how we deal with hazardous waste has come into force, so it is important that you know the facts and are prepared for how this may impact on you.

National Household Hazardous Waste Forum
www.nhhwf.org.uk

The National HHW Forum aims to seek practical solutions to the problems associated with the management of Household Hazardous Waste. The National HHW Forum is a membership organisation representing industry, retailers, local government, trade associations and consultants with a direct interest in the issues surrounding HHW.

The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association
www.arcaweb.org.uk

ARCA, The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association, is a non-profit trade association committed to promoting the growth and image of the UK's asbestos abatement industry. ARCA is committed to working with enforcing authorities and member companies to strive for continuous improvement in standards, quality, safety and efficiency.

BRE
www.bre.co.uk

BRE's mission is to build a better world and our vision is our unmistakable imprint on a highly regarded and sustainable built environment.

BRE
www.bre.co.uk
bremap@bre.co.uk

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has a new web-based information system to identify the best ways of dealing with waste materials.The system is made up of 2 complimentary elements - BREMAP, a geographical information system, and SalvoMIE a materials information exchange. Together they define the best practicable option for any UK site or company having to deal with waste.
BREMAP(www.smartwaste.co.uk) provides the locations of reputable businesses involved in the collection, storage, haulage, reuse, reclamation, recycling and disposal of construction and demolition wastes. It has been developed by BRE and funded by Biffaward through landfill tax credits and a grant from the Institution of Civil Engineers R&D Enabling Fund.

SalvoMIE (www.salvomie.co.uk) provides an advertising and trading ground for a selection of available materials. These will range from large quantities of scrap demolition timber and recycled aggregates, to smaller quantities of new bricks and plasterboard off-cuts left over from a building project, or shrubs and topsoil from a landscaping project. SalvoMIE was originally funded by the Department of Environment Transport and Regions and is now being managed by Salvo.

Entering a user's postcode into BREMAP brings up a map of the different waste services - and available materials and products (this part of the database being updated daily) - in that area. Basic and advanced searches can be made. For example, a basic search could look for waste management facilities within 20 miles of a user's postcode. An advanced search could look for waste facilities dealing in timber pallets within 20 miles, but restricted to Bedfordshire or the Midlands.

Many existing databases and much industry literature detailing landfill sites, transfer stations, incinerators, recycling sites, reclamation companies, composting facilities and manufacturer take-back schemes, are encapsulated by BREMAP into a consistent and accessible format. Currently, around 9,000 companies able to perform some type of service to the industry are registered on the website. Anyone wanting to edit their company details or add their company to BREMAP can complete the registration form available at www.smartwaste.co.uk or send an e-mail to bremap@bre.co.uk.

British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association
www.bama.co.uk

The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) is a trade association that represents the interests of all sections of the aerosol industry, from the suppliers of components and chemicals to fillers and marketers of aerosol products.

British Glass
www.britglass.co.uk

Welcome to the world of glass. From jam jars to fibre optics and windows to lamp bulbs, glass is essential to modern life, yet we sometimes take this incredible material for granted. Through this web site you'll be able to learn more about the world of glass, how it's made, how it's used and how difficult it would be to live without it.

British Plastics Federation
www.bpf.co.uk

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the leading trade association of the UK Plastics Industry (representing approximately 80% of turnover), a springboard for industry action, existing to exploit common opportunities and resolve shared problems. Membership encompasses polymer producers, suppliers and processors in addition to additive and machinery suppliers and manufacturers.

Business Clubs North East (BCNE)
www.bcne.org.uk
info@bcne.org.uk

We have information on local Business Clubs, their news, events, and members. The site also contains link to upto date national business news, support organistions and regional events.

Part of the raison d'etre of the business clubs is to try and provide as many businesses with as much information as possible allowing informed business decisions as to future development to be made as accurately as possible. As such the site has been designed to be interactive allowing information to be posted on the site from as many external organisations as possible.
Links also to Tees Valley Business Club

Can Makers
www.canmakers.co.uk

The Can Makers was formed in September 1981, as the body representing the UK manufacturers of beer and carbonated soft drinks cans. The organisation now consists of three can manufacturers: Crown Cork & Seal - Bevcan Europe, Ball Packaging Europe and Rexam Beverage Can who supply the UK market, together with their raw material suppliers: Alcoa, Corus Packaging, Hydro Aluminium, Pechiney, Darex UK, ICI Packaging Coatings, and Valspar. AMG/Shardal Castings, the specialist detinning company and the multi-pack suppliers ITW Hi-Cone are also members

Federation of Small Businesses
www.fsb.org.uk

Britain's largest small business organisation

Green Business Network
www.greenbusinessnetwork.org.uk
gbn@kirklees.gov.uk

Environmental advice, recycling, composting, social inclusion and community projects. Packaging compliance.

INCPEN
www.incpen.org

INCPEN The Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment is a UK based non-profit organisation established in 1974 dedicated to: Analysing the environmental and social effects of packaging. Creating a better understanding of the role of packaging. Minimising the environmental impact of packaging.

Materials Recycling Weekly
www.mrw.co.uk

Leading recycling and waste management information magazine, issued weekly.

Motor Vehicle Dismantlers Association
www.mvda.co.uk

MVDA is the trade association representing the interests of vehicle dismantlers and their customers throughout the UK and Ireland.

National Federation of Demolition Contractors
www.demolition-nfdc.com

Welcome to the National Federation of Demolition Contractors, by clicking on here you have chosen to visit the home of the voice of the UK Demolition Industry and I am sure you will find within these pages everything you seek if you are out to find out more about Demolition and Dismantling in the United Kingdom.

North East Chamber of Trade
www.ne-cc.com

Website of the North East Chamber of Trade

RECOUP
www.recoup.org

Recoup is the UK's leading authority on plastics waste management, providing expertise and guidance to a wide range of clients across the plastics supply, use and disposal chain. Recoup is built on a network of members and associated organisations across all sectors involved in plastics manufacture, use, disposal and recycling. Recoup works with many other leading international plastics recycling organisations to ensure that it stimulates the implementation of latest best practices and developments worldwide.

The Northern Business Forum
www.nbf.co.uk

Website of the Northern Business Forum

The Packaging Federation
www.packagingfedn.co.uk

The Packaging Federation is the representative body of the UK packaging manufacturing industry. Members include major manufacturers from all sectors of the industry, including paper and board, plastics, metals, and glass.

HMSO
www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1988/Uksi_19880819_en_1.htm

The Collection and Disposal of Waste Regulations 1988

HMSO
www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1990/Ukpga_19900043_en_1.htm

Environmental Protection Act 1990

HMSO
www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1991/Uksi_19912839_en_1.htm

The Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991

HMSO
www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1991/Uksi_19911624_en_1.htm

The Controlled Waste (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) Regulations 1991

HMSO
www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1992/Uksi_19920588_en_1.htm

The Controlled Waste Regulations 1992

HMSO
www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1994/Uksi_19941056_en_1.htm

The Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994

HMSO
www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1995/Ukpga_19950025_en_1.htm

Environment Act 1995

HMSO
www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1996/Uksi_19961528_en_1.htm

The Landfill Tax (Qualifying Material) Order 1996

HMSO
www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1996/Uksi_19961527_en_1.htm

The Landfill Tax Regulations 1996

HMSO
www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2005/20053468.htm

The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2005

HMSO
www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1999/19990481.htm

The Waste Management Licences (Consultation and Compensation) Regulations 1999

'Have You Got the Bottle' Project Website
www.pubrecycling.org.uk/

‘Have you got the bottle' can help you to recycle at work just like you do at home, by putting you in contact with recyclers across the North of England who can recycle your glass, helping the environment and saving you money!

Across the North of England there are over 30,000 licensed premises, producing over 150,000 tonnes of glass waste every year, almost 500 million glass bottles.

Three quarters of this glass is sent to landfill and we would like to challenge you to help reduce and recycle this waste.

Take a look through the website to find recyclers and for everything you need to know about recycling.

Business Resource Efficiency & Waste Programme (BREW)
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/brew/

Your business can receive advice and support on improving resource efficiency measures, minimising waste production and improving its bottom line through a number of projects funded by the BREW Programme.

Desktop Solutions
www.desktop-solutions.co.uk
info@desktop-solutions.co.uk

Website developer

Durham University
www.dur.ac.uk/geography/researchprojects

Regional University which has worked in partnership with North East Councils including Stockton on a range of waste management issues

GRANTfinder
www.grantfinder.co.uk

GRANTfinder (also available on CD-Rom) is much more than just a database. Since 1985, it has been and still remains the leading source in the UK of accurate and comprehensive information on the full range of UK and EU financial support provision, including grants, subsidies, loans, venture funding and other incentives, available to all types of business, from the sole trader to the multinational company; to voluntary and community groups; to charities and charitable arms; to each and every aspect and every level of the public sector.

InBiz Limited
www.inbiz.co.uk

All the help you need to start your own business. InBiz can help you put your ideas into action and put you on the road to independence

JB4 Grants
www.j4bcommunity.co.uk/default.aspx

For voluntary and community sector funding please visit the new j4bCommunity site.
Find out about European grants, UK Government grants and other sources of funding
Register for free and search now.

Mailing Preference Service
www.mpsonline.org.uk

Mailing Preference Service supports your right to choose the mail you want.

Middlesbrough Environment City
www.menvcity.org.uk
menvcity@aol.com

Welcome to the web site of Middlesbrough Environment City (MEC). We are a locally based charity - one of only four environment cities in England. The aim of Environment Cities is to demonstrate ways of managing cities and large towns in more sustainable ways - promoting the environment alongside economic regeneration and social needs. Middlesbrough, as a town, has many challenges but also many opportunities. We have seen many improvements in our environment in recent years, most notably the cleaning up of the River Tees – where salmon and seals can be seen once more.

However, much more remains to be done. At MEC we believe strongly in both partnerships and grass roots action to bring about environmental improvements and benefits and as you look through our web site you will find plenty of evidence of both. MEC leads on Local Agenda 21, on behalf of the local authority, and this unique ‘bottom up' approach to sustainable development provides opportunities for all to be involved in improving quality of life across the town.

We are also, of course, always looking to forge new partnerships and identify new projects – so I would encourage you to contact us to discuss any ideas you may have. I hope that you will be inspired by our web site and that it will encourage you to take action for our shared environment – protecting it for our future generations.

Resource Efficiency Knowledge Transfer Network
ren.globalwatchonline.com/epicentric_portal/site/menuitem.8d84b6123caa8e80dd0b2f10eb3e8a0c/

A free, UK DTI funded service to business. Registering with the knowledge Transfer Network enables our members to find and exchange information relating to Resource Efficiency, with the aim of reducing waste and increasing profitability within UK industry and commerce.

University of Teesside
www.tees.ac.uk

Website of the University of Teesside - home of CLEMENCE and regional NISP

Waste Exchange Services
www.wasteexchange.com
info@wasteexchange.com

Dedicated to increasing the potential resources of the UK through recycling plastic and trading chemicals. Formed in 1990, to provide practical recycling services to industry on the concept of :

One person's WASTE ...
... is another person's GOLD
Our role is to help businesses in the UK and abroad solve their waste disposal problems in an economical and environmentally acceptable way. We recycle, reprocess and market surplus chemicals and plastic wastes.

Waste Matters
www.wastematters.org.uk

Welcome to Waste Matters. This site has been provided as part of the Business Resource Efficiency & Waste programme (BREW) to help and encourage BREW partners and stakeholders to share information and advice and debate current issues in waste enforcement.