This page offers you a wide range of resources. They cover all the areas of
the
CommunityCheck checklist
Please click on one of the following sections to find out more:
Sustainable Construction for Community Centres and Village Halls
The Somerset Trust for Sustainable Development, Town Hall, Langport, Somerset,
TA10 9PR
(01458
259400
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www.ecostrust.org.uk
Information on sustainable buildings and renovations.
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)
Leicestershire and Rutland BTCV, 37 Bruce Street, Leicester, Leicestershire LE3
0AF
(0116
255 3515
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www.btcv.org
Work locally to generate community action, through wildlife, heritage and
environmental.
Earthwatch Institute
57 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HJ
(01865
318 838
"www.earthwatch.org/europe
Science and Education charity which supports environmental and cultural
research.
Natural England
Northminster House, Peterborough, PE1 1UA
(01280
703556
"www.english-nature.org.uk
Information on grants, volunteering and local wildlife sites.
Growing Schools
77 Bexley Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2PE
(020
8294 5864
"www.teachernet.gov.uk/growingschools/
Supports teachers in using the “outdoor classroom” through the National
Curriculum
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Brocks Hill Environment Centre, Washbrook Lane, Oadby, Leicestershire, LE2 5JJ
(0116
272 04444
"www.lrwt.org.uk
RSPB
The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL
(01767
680551
"www.rspb.org.uk
Charity taking action for birds and the environment.
Rural Community Council (Leicestershire and Rutland)
133 Loughborough Road, Leicester, LE4 5LQ
(0116
266 2905
"www.ruralcc.org.uk
Helping people access services in rural Leicestershire and Rutland.
The Tree Council
71 Newcomen Street, London, SE1 1YT
(020
7407 9992
"www.treecouncil.org.uk
Charity promoting planting and conservation of trees.
The Woodland Trust
Autumn Park, Dysart Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LL
(01476
581135/581111
"www.woodland-trust.org.uk
Charity concerned with conservation of native trees.
World Wildlife Fund (Midlands)
180 – 182 the Bond, Fazerely Street, Birmingham
B5 58E
(0121
7735091
"www.wwf-uk.org
International organisation raising awareness and understanding of environmental
issues
Ecopaints
"www.ecopaints.co.uk
Supplier of environmentally friendly paints, to reduce carbon footprint.
Fairtrade Foundation
Room 204, 16 Baldwin’s Gardens, London EC1N 7RJ
(020
7405 5942
"www.fairtrade.org.uk
For information on Fairly Traded goods and what it means.
Green Builder
"www.greenbuilder.co.uk
Links to promote green building
Leicestershire Food Links
"www.leicestershirefoodlinks.org.uk/
PO Box 7066, Hinckley LE10 1WD
Leicestershire Local Food & Drink Guide
Naturally Good Food Ltd
Sue & Cathal McGrath
Stable Yard, Cotesbach Hall, Main St, Cotesbach, Leicestershire, LE17 4HX
(01455
556878
"http://goodfood.bpweb.net/index.htm
Suppliers of organic, gluten and dairy free produce who will deliver to your
doorstep – Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire.
Rainbow Whole Foods
21 White Lodge Estate, Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6DG
(01603
630484
"www.rainbowcoop.org/
Supplies a wide range of goods from food (often organic) to toiletries and
cleaning fluids.
Symphony Plastics
Elstree House, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 1LE
(0208
207 5900
"www.symphonyplastics.co.uk
Biodegradable polythene bags. A range of types including freezer and rubbish
bags.
The Green Energy
"www.nef.org.uk/greenenergy/index.htm
Providing information on renewable energy technologies and relevant links.
The Sustainable Office Forum
(020
7682 0555
"www.tsof.org.uk
‘Paper buyer’s checklist’ with information on how to choose paper with the least
environmental impact.
Car-Plus ‘Rethinking Car Use’
(0113
234 9299
"www.carplus.org.uk
A national charity promoting responsible car use.
Environment Transport Association
68 High Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8RS
(0800
212 810
"www.eta.co.uk
Provides information on environmentally friendly transport. Organise events e.g.
National Car Free Day.
Liftshare
"www.liftshare.org
Allowing people to benefit from the convenience of the car, whilst alleviating
the associated problems of congestion and pollution.
Leicestershire County Council
Highways, Transportation and Waste Management Department, County Hall, Glenfield,
Leicester, LE3 8RA
(0116
232 3232
"www.leics.gov.uk/
Information about transport across Leicestershire.
Rural and Community Transport Team
(0116
265 7241
"www.oakleaves.org.uk/teamdetail.asp?ProjectID=7
Safer Routes to School
(0117
915 0100
"www.saferoutestoschool.org.uk
Sustainable Travel Plan Officers
Highways, Transportation and Waste Department, Leicestershire County Council
For employers and other organisations:
(0116
265 8398
For schools:
(0116
265 7098
Sustrans
(0117
9150100
"www.sustrans.org.uk/
Sustainable charity that aim to create a Safe Route to School for every child in
the UK.
Living Streets
(0207
4900750
"www.livingstreets.org.uk/
Highlights issues around the school journey with particular emphasis on the
‘walk to school campaign’.
Transport 2000 Ltd
The Impact Centre, 12-18 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6NG
(0207
613 0743
"www.transport2000.org.uk/
Non-government organisation supporting sustainable transport.
Earth Friendly Products
Natural Eco Trading Ltd, PO Box 115, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 8WJ
(01892
626871
"www.greenbrands.co.uk
Full range of chemical free cleaning products including dishwasher powder and
aromatherapy air freshener
HSE Books
PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6FS
(01787
881165
"www.hsebooks.com
Suppliers of ‘A step by step guide to COSHH assessment’
Simple Green
ECS/Simple Green UK, Harmony Road, Roche, Cornwall, PL26 8ES
(01726
891199
"www.simplegreen.co.uk
A range of heavy-duty cleaners, suitable for industrial use but without
chemicals. Current applications include wildlife parks and hospitals.
Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (ALUPRO)
(01789
490690
"www.alupro.org.uk/
Think cans Aluminium Recycling
"www.thinkcans.com/
National organisation that operates numerous centres and can vans.
Actionaid
Chataway House, Leach Road, Chard, Somerset
TA20 IFR
(01460
238000
"www.actionaid.org.uk
British Battery Manufacturers Association (BBMA)
(020
7838 4800
"www.bbma.co.uk
British Glass Manufacturers Confederation
9 Churchill Way, Chapelton, Sheffield S35 2PY
(0114
290 1850
"www.britglass.org.uk
Investigate how to go about housing a bottle bank
Butterfly Conservation
School Lane, Peibright, Woking, Surrey GU12 0JN
(0870
7706 156
"www.butterfly-conservation.org/index.php
Accept used postage stamps
Community Re>Paint
Littlethorpe Depot, Warwick Road, Littlethorpe, Leicestershire LE19 2JA
(0116
272 7558
"www.communityrepaint.org.uk
Collects surplus paint for reuse by community groups, charities and voluntary
organisations.
Confidential Destruction Services Ltd
Unit 2 Peterboat Close, Tunnel Ave, London SE10 0PX
(0208
293 1999
"www.shredding.info
Shredding and recycling confidential documents
Fax Preference Service (FPS)
DMA House, 70 Margaret Street, London W1W 8SS
(0845
070 0705
"www.fpsonline.org.uk/fps/
Take your organisation off the list!
Green – Tech
Unit 3, Fengate Trade Park, Fengate, Peterborough PE1 5XA
(01733
552121
"www.green-tech.co.uk/
Recycle, Remanufacture for Reuse. Make money from your empty cartridges.
Groundwork Leicester & Leicestershire
Western Park, Leicester, LE3 6HX
(0116
222 0222
"www.gwll.org.uk\business
Provides a variety of recycling schemes for numerous materials, including
shredding and recycling of confidential documents and computer recycling
Industry Council for Electrical Equipment Recycling
6 Bath Place, Rivington Street, London EC 2A 3JE
(020
7729 4766
"www.icer.org.uk
For recycled electronic and electrical goods.
Original Organics
Unit 9, Langlands Business Park, Uffculme,
Cullompton, Devon EX15 3DA
(01884
841515
"www.originalorganics.co.uk
Maximising use of recycled materials, minimise waste and packaging
Pulp and Paper Information Centre
Confederation of Paper Industries, 1 Rivenhall Road, Swindon. Wilts SN5 7BD
(01695
632429
"www.ppic.org.uk
Provides free information and material packs on paper recycling.
PolyPrint Mailing Films Ltd
Mackintosh Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate, Rackheath, Norwich NR13 6LJ
(01603
721807
"www.polyprint.co.uk
Accept plastic magazine covers by post. Labels need to be removed. Also accept
general household plastic bags, carrier bags etc. Must be clean with not food
contamination or labels. Polypropylene is not acceptable.
ReCoup
1 Metro Centre, Welbeck Way, Woodston, Peterborough PE2 7UH.
(01733
390021
"www.recoup.org/business
Plastic Recycling
Remarkable Recycled Ltd
The Remarkable Factory, Midland Road, Worcester, WR5 1DS
(01905
769999
"www.remarkable.co.uk
Full range of stationery made from UK waste materials such as pencils made from
plastic cups; mouse mats, pencil cases and coasters made from car tyres,
available retail or personalised.
Save-a-Cup Recycling Co Ltd
Suite 2, Bridge House, Bridge Street, High Wycombe HP11 2EL
(01494
510167
"www.saveacup.co.uk/index.asp
Recycled vending machine cups. Also sell products from recycled plastic
Steel Can Recycling Information Bureau (SCRIB)
c/o Corus Steel Packaging Recycling Trostre Works Llanelli Carmarthenshire SA14
9SD
(01554
712632
"www.scrib.org/
The Composting Association
3 Burystead Place, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 1AH
(0870
160 3270
"www.compost.org.uk
Traidcraft
Kingsway, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE11 0NE
(0191
491 0591
"www.traidcraft.co.uk
UK's leading organisation dedicated to fighting poverty through trade
The Mailing Preference Service:
DMA House, 70 Margaret Street, London W1W 8SS
(020
7291 3310
"www.mpsonline.org.uk
This service enables any member of the public to have their name deleted from or
added to a mailing list.
Waste Watch
56 – 64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4JX
(020
7549 0300
"www.wastewatch.org.uk
Leading UK environmental charity promoting sustainable resource use.
Wastecycle
Private Road No 4, Colwick Industrial Estate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG4
2JT
(01159
403111
"www.wastecycle.co.uk
Wastecycle reclaims construction and demolition waste, and are the East
Midlands' leading recycled wood processor. Cardboard, scrap metal, plastics and
green waste are reused and/or recycled.
Building Research Establishment
(01923
664000
"www.bre.co.uk
Publish literature about energy efficiency in commercial buildings
Community Action for Energy (CafE)
(08701
261444
"www.est.org.uk/cafe
Information on energy opportunities and grants. Managed by Energy Saving Trust
The Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency
CIGA House, 3 Vimy Court, Vimy Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1FG
(01525
853300
"www.ciga.co.uk/index.html
Provides independent 25 year guarantees for Cavity Wall Insulation fitted by
registered installers.
Energy & Environment Management Service
(0115
971 2476
For free advice on all aspects of Energy and Environmental Management
Energy Saving Trust (EST)
21 Dartmouth Street, London SW1H 9BP
(020
7222 0101
"www.est.org.uk
Run a range of domestic and commercial energy initiatives and provide advice
Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland Energy Agency
Leicester Energy Efficiency Centre, 2-4 Market Place, South, Leicester LE1 5HB
(0116
299 5146
"www.energy-advice.co.uk
Providing energy efficiency advice
Low Carbon Buildings Programme
(0800
915 0990
"www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk
Grant available to householders and community organisations for microgeneration
technology
Pacific Plumbing and Heating
3 Keats Way, Higham Ferrers, Rushden
(01933
395267
Savawatt UK Ltd
SAVA Building, Waterloo Industrial Estate, Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire B50 4JH
"www.savaplug.co.uk
Savaplugs are a low cost energy saving option that can be fitted to freezers and
plugs. They operate by improving the energy efficiency of the appliance.
Sun Pipes
Halifax House, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 3SE
(01494
897700
"www.sunpipe.co.uk
Natural light and ventilation systems
The Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme
(0800
085 2005
"www.eca.gov.uk
Tax relief given through the tax system by reducing the taxable profits of the
business, in supporting sustainable products.
Anglian Water
Customer Services, PO Box 770, Lincoln LN5 7WX
(01989
766 667
"www.anglianwater.co.uk
Water conservation advice and for a free ‘Freddie Frog’
Green-Way Services
13 Larch Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9SS
(01202
874413
"www.green-way-services.co.uk
Products include, water purifiers and de-scalers
Monsoon Water
"www.monsoonwater.com/index_flash_ie.cfm
Suppliers of rainwater collection systems, help and advice.
Tapmagic Ltd
Water saving innovations, Allen’s House, Tuddenham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9DA
(01473
252043
"www.tapmagic.co.uk
Tap inserts fitted to existing taps, channel flow reducing water consumption in
showers and kitchen
Water Dynamics
Aquaco, Denndale House, Rectory Drive, Bidborough, Kent TN3 0UN
(01892
506851
"www.waterdynamics.co.uk
Supply grey water recycling systems allowing bath and washing up water to be
used to flush toilets saving on both water and sewerage rates.
Action plan
Here you can download a template to create your own action plan: Template action
plan (<<inset document with link>>)
Carbon Trust
8th Floor, 3 Clement’s Inn, London WC2A 2AZ
(0800
0852005
"www.thecarbontrust.co.uk
Provides help and information on energy efficiency matters and carbon reduction
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Chadwick Court, 15 Hatfield, London, SE1 8DJ
(0207
9286006
"www.cieh.org.uk
An independent professional body which represents health and safety
organisations.
Hospitable Climates Programme
HCIMA, Trinity Court, 34 West Street, Sutton, Surrey SM1 1SH
(020
86614900
"www.hospitableclimates.co.uk
Helps with the creation of a better work environment. Improving bottom lines,
energy consumption and carbon emissions
learndirect – learneast
Tresham Institute, St Mary’s Road, Kettering, Northants NN15 7BS
(01536
419554
"www.learndirect.co.uk
Provides a variety of courses on environmental subjects. e.g. Environmental
Management, Greening the Workforce
PECT Business and Environment Management Scheme (BeMS)
The Green House, 1st Floor, 4 – 6 Cowgate, Peterborough PE1 1NA
(01733
569 875
"www.pect.net
Management scheme aimed at small businesses, offering simple ways to cut costs,
improve environmental record and accredit achievements.
Utilities monitoring
Here is a template that allows for monitoring your utility bills. Please click
here: Template utilities monitoring (<<inset document with link>>)
Christian Ecology
(01423
871616
"www.christian-ecology.org.uk
Charity working to promote a “greener” church and environmental issues as a
Christian concern
Civic Trust
Essex Hall, London WC2R 3HU
(02075
397900
"www.civictrust.org.uk
Represents nearly 1000 local amenity societies. Publishes literature and
organises conferences.
Community Matters
12 – 20 Baron Street, London N1 9LL
(02078
377887
"www.communitymatters.org.uk
Support community associations through advice, information, publications and
training.
CSV Environment
Community Services Volunteers
237 Pentonville Road, London N1 9NJ
(020
72786601
"www.csv.org.uk
Creates opportunities helping people play an active part in their community and
environment.
Global Action Plan
8 Fulwood Place, London WC1V 6HG
(020
74055633
"www.globalactionplan.org.uk
A charity helping people achieve a greener lifestyle
Business Link Leicestershire
Charnwood Court, 5B New Walk, Leicester LE1 6TE
(0116
257 5614
Provides a range of business support service.
Cut Waste – Improve Competitiveness
(01604
643777
Runs waste minimisation clubs all over the country with case studies.
Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR
(0845
9335577
"www.defra.gov.uk
“Are you doing your bit” posters on 08457 868686
Eco-Congregation
The Arthur Rank Centre, National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park,
Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ
(02476
853061
"www.ecocongregation.org
Provide advice for churches looking to improve their environmental awareness.
Environment Agency
(08708
506506
"www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Regulatory authority involved in all aspects of the environment and it’s
protection.
The Conservation Foundation
Royal Geographic Society, 1 Kensington Gore,
(020
7591 311
"www.conservationfoundation.co.uk
