Useful links for water, utility efficiency and environment

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Government Websites
	Carbon Trust - Free, practical advice to business and public sector organisations to help reduce energy use.
	Defra - Government Department created in June 2001 to drive forward the Government's programmes on the environment, food and rural affairs.
	The Energy Saving Trust was set up by the Government following the 1992 Rio Earth Summit and its goal is to achieve the sustainable and efficient use of energy, and to cut carbon dioxide emissions, one of the key contributors to climate change. The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation funded by the government and the private sector.
	OGCbuying.solutions - An executive agency of the Office of Government Commerce set up by the government to help the public sector and their private sector agents to achieve value for money. ADSM holds a framework contract with OGCbuying.solutions to reduce water consumption in the public sector.
	Established in 2000, the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) is the Government's independent advisory body on sustainable development. The SDC is charged with advocating sustainable development and building consensus on the commitments and actions needed for progress to be achieved.
	Watermark - A ground-breaking public sector water consumption benchmarking project which was a partnership between OGCbuying.solutions and ADSM funded by HM Treasury.
	Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of the Yorkshire and Humber area
Environmental Websites
	The Centre for Alternative Technology is Europe's leading eco-centre, with information on renewable energy, environmental building, energy efficiency, organic growing and alternative sewage systems. Services include a visitor centre open 7 days a week, practical and informative publications, a mail-order service of 'green' books and products, educational services for schools, consultancy for individuals and businesses, residential courses, membership and a free information service.
	The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) seeks sustainable energy solutions that engage people and communities to meet real needs for both environmentally sound and affordable energy services. The charity works with individuals and organisations from public, private and voluntary sectors on a wide range of initiatives at local, regional and national level.
	Climate Change Speaker Network - UK network of speakers available to give talks on climate change and related topics to schools, adult societies, faith groups, councils, businesses, etc.
	Climate Concern UK - Campaign to increase public understanding of climate change issues, answer scepticism and encourage energy savings.
	Earthpeace - Site holding information to inspire and encourage renewable energy use
	Environmental Expert is the only global online marketplace and information resource serving the environmental industry. Professionals use Environmental Expert to buy, sell, make contacts and do research, making it an effective day-to-day tool in the environmental industry workplace. Special sections include Technology & Equipment, Software, Services, Publications, Training, Jobs, Events, Articles & News.
	Green Alliance - A UK organisation that aims to promote sustainable development by ensuring that the environment is at the heart of decision-making
	Greenphase is a comprehensive UK environmental directory.
	IEMA - The Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) is the leading professional body in the environment
	International Energy Agency Demand-Side Management Programme - Promoting Energy Efficiency and Demand-Side Management for global sustainable development and for business opportunities
	The Wales Environment Trust - create new markets for recyclates and help business to develop economically and environmentally sustainable ways to maximise the use of recyclate for business benefit, while minimising waste destined for landfill sites.
	TV Energy, the renewable energy agency for the people of the Thames Valley and the South East, is based at New Greenham Park, near Newbury, Berkshire. The principal interests of TV Energy relate to renewable energy: bioenergy, wind, solar, hydro, energy coppice and transport fuels. The independent, not-for-profit agency facilitates renewable energy projects appropriate to the location and local community, in Oxon, Bucks, Berks, Surrey, N. Hants and Medway
Other Sites of Interest
	Building Design Directory
	Constructing Excellence - Through focused programmes in Innovation, Best Practice Knowledge, Productivity and Engagement, Constructing Excellence has developed a strategy to deliver the process, product and cultural changes that are needed to drive major productivity improvements in the sector.
	DirectoryScience.com is designed to be your one-stop destination for anything you can think of that is about or related to Science Directory.
	www.dulas.org.uk specialise in designing and installing a range of renewable energy technologies, including: wind, hydro, solar, and biomass wood energy.
	FirstScience.com offers over 200 Science articles, weekly editorials, science news over 150 nature poems, quiz, links, games, video clips, crosswords and much more.
	Sustainable Homes - Promoting Sustainable Action in Housing.
	The Green Directory - the UK's premier green resource. Published annually as a book version and also online, the Green Directory offers a unique blend of people, organisations, and businesses involved in the green sectors.
	The Green Building Press provides regular and unbiased information for the industry and the general public, helping them to create green, healthy and sustainable buildings.
	UK Business Directory
Domestic
	Grow Up Green - is about involving, encouraging and supporting households to think and act more sustainably in a lively, interactive and interesting way.
	LILI - a non-profit organisation promoting practical ways that you can reduce your impact on the environment, learn new skills, save money and have fun.
WaterAid
	ADSM supports WaterAid by donating one percent of the money it raises to help support WaterAid's water and sanitation projects. ADSM raises money from businesses entering into a water services contract to save water. It assists UK organisations to reduce their water usage and leakage across a wide portfolio of buildings and sites.