Environmental practices
The section gives information on how to make sure that your business is environmentally sound.
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BIO-WISE
Offers free, independent and practical advice on how biotechnology can be used to reduce business costs, improve product quality and/or reduce environmental impact
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Buying Green
Resources and directories for ethical purchasing, including a searchable database of recycled products and materials
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Carbon Trust
Free service for small businesses to help them save money by cutting their energy costs, including interest-free loans.
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Countryside Agency
Working to conserve and enhance the English countryside
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DEFRA
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs' definitive list of sites concerned with environmental protection
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Digital Links International
Refurbishes donated PCs for use in schools, charities, community organisations and small enterprises in developing countries.
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Environment Agency
News, information, etc. about the environment of England and Wales.
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Environment Industry Yearbook Online
Database of UK Environment Industry Companies
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Environmental Data Services
UK and European environmental news daily, appointments and training opportunities and directory of environmental consultancies
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Environmental Reporting
DEFRA's guide to getting started in environmental reporting, as part of any business's communication strategy
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Envirowise
Government programme dedicated to helping companies become more competitive and more profitable by reducing waste at source. Includes helpline and free counselling visits
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European Environment Agency
Wide range of documents on environmental issues and global directory of links to relevant sites
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Forestry Commission
The Commission's policies, plus information on education, grants and licences and research into forestry
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Institute of Environmental Management
Promotion and fostering of more sustainable business practices
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NetRegs
Designed to help small businesses navigate through the maze of environmental legislation. Particularly useful is the sector-specific information.
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Recycled Products
Details of over 3200 products, searchable by type of product and company, with a facility for businesses to add their recycled products to the guide database.
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Reduce the Use
Aimed at helping small businesses reduce the cost of energy, plus useful links for reducing pollution.
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Sheep Dipping
HSE Leaflet AS29 on Sheep Dipping
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The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets
The regulatory body for the electricity and gas industries
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UK Biotechnology Finance Advisory Service
Financial advice for the UK's biotechnological industry
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UK Pesticides Safety Directorate
Includes a section on LERAPs and a downloadable version
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UK Power Ltd
Information on electricity, gas and alternative power suppliers in the UK
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