Related links: recycling

With so much information available on the web we'd be here forever compiling a comprehensive list of all our favourite sites. The links below therefore reflect the sites that answer the most frequently asked questions sent into our public information unit, and many of these also have their own great links lists. Filter by issue:
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Bigwardrobe.com

Swap clothes on Bigwardrobe.com. The site aims to create the world's biggest online wardrobe, where the huge quantity of un-worn / stockpiled fashion in people's wardrobes around the world is redistributed online, instead of going to landfill.

Friends of the Earth

Friends of the Earth campaigns nationally and locally on a wide range of environmental issues, and we often work together on joint projects.

I shop 4 one

Online petition to urge supermarkets to consider single shoppers and reduce prices rather than have BOGOF offers.

My Zero Waste

A popular family website which follows our own journey to zero waste. we show the 'ordinary householder' how to minimise their waste. We are currently working with our local council and are in the middle of a county-wide zero waste week. In the past 6 months we have amassed a lot of experience and now put out less than 100gms of rubbish per week.

Recycle Now

Practical advice on recycling your household waste, composting tips plus a 'search by postcode' facility to find out what recycling services are available in your area.

Recycle your computer

The company was set up for 2 reasons: 1. To stop IT and electrical equipment going into the landfill 2. To give employment opportunities to people who, under the law, are classed as having a disability.

recycling batteries

The CoBRA scheme (Community Battery Recycling Alliance) was initiated by Mark David Hatwood in 2007. Mark approached his County Council and asked for permission to collect batteries on behalf of his community. At the time this wasn’t possible, but after six week’s negotiation, Mark was eventually given dispensation by both the Environment Agency and the County to run a trial scheme in his village – the first of its kind anywhere in the UK.

Recycling Expert

How to recycle just about anything: a reference point on recycling, reusing and renewing your household waste.

UK Resource Recovery Forum (RRF)

RRF is a network of organisations working towards sustainable waste management and resource recovery in the UK.

Waste Watch

Promote action on waste reduction, reuse and recycling. Their site has a searchable database for recycled products and directories for whoﾒs recycling what and where.

If you can't find what you're after please e-mail us at info@uk.greenpeace.org.

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