pathways to sustainability

Sustainable Development
The Government's approach - delivering UK sustainable development together

Defra
Introduction to Sustainable Development

Environment Agency
Provides advice and information on legislation and other issues including training

Commission for Architecture and the Built Environmen (CABE)

letsrecycle.com
Directory of recycling and waste management companies

London Remade
Promotes sustainable waste management throughout the Thames Gateway

British Institute of Facilities Management:
Information on the Institute's special interest group for sustainability

Pan-European Forest Certification website
Contains lists of products with FSC certification

The Forest Stewardship Council
An independent organisation promoting the responsible management of the world’s forests through standards development

Green register
A useful directory of environmentally trained construction professionals set up by ecological architects Archipeligo

Save Energy
A wide range of electrical appliances must now be energy efficiency rated on an A to E basis. (A being the most efficient).This website helps you find those that are energy efficiency recommended and stockists

Energy Savings Trust
Dedicated to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions through sustainable solutions

Vehicle Certification Agency
Search an interrogative data base giving the most recent fuel consumption figures for most makes of cars

LP Gas Association
Seeks to provide the voice of the LP Gas Industry in the UK and to support its members through the promotion of the benefits of LPG and of safe operations and standards throughout the industry. It also includes a list of places where LPG can be purchased

Environwise
Government-backed programme offering free, practical advice on saving money and increasing profits by minimizing waste

Carbon Trust
Government-funded body which helps businesses and public sector organisations to cut carbon emissions and to save money through energy efficiency measures

Futerra
Specialises in training for sustainable development

Building Performance Directive Implementation Advisory Group
Information on the EU Energy Performance in Buildings Directive

Sustainable Development Commission
Government’s independent advisory body on sustainable development. Their website gives examples of best practice

OGC Buying solutions
An executive agency of the Office of Government Commerce set up by the Government to help the public sector and private sector agents achieve value for money. They offer the benefit of many years experience in the procurement of electricity, gas, liquid fuels and water associated services for public sector customers

Environmental Management e-Gateway
The Government's UK Environmental Management Resources web page. You can utilise the resources available in the open forum of the web page by clicking on EMS Home and click on resources. You will find a corporate library, corporate form, web links and a Glossary of Terms.

Food Links UK
Established in 2002 as a network of organisations active in supporting the local food sector and working towards fairer, healthier more sustainable local food!

Heritage Lottery Fund
Planning Greener Heritage Projects, Published April 2008
You need to read this guidance if you are applying under our heritage grants programme for any size of grant, particularly if your project involves construction.