This list is broken down by :
Key Links |
Website |
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| Go Green Richmond | Portal for practical information on going green - sections for work, home and school | Visit site |
| Go Green Richmond - Work | Advice and information for employers and the workplace | Visit site |
| Go Green Richmond Schools | Advice and information for schools | Visit site |
| Go Green Richmond - Tips and factsheets | Links to information sheets, e.g. how to write an environmental policy and monitoring environmental impact | Visit site |
| The Pod for Greener Schools | Ideas and resources to help schools become more sustainable | Visit site |
| Bioregional's One Planet Challenge | Enables you to calculate your impact on the environment and receive a list of recommendations. Not as good as an environmental audit where someone walks around your home but is a good start | Visit site |
Energy |
Website |
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| Carbon Trust | How to cut carbon emissions and saving energy | Visit site |
| Carbon Trust - publications | Many free and downloadable publications, registration is required | Visit site |
| Energy Saving Trust | Information and advice on how to save energy in a home, business and the public sector. Includes travel, waste and water | Visit site |
| Energy Saving Trust | Energy efficient products, e.g. appliances, computing, consumer electronics, glazing, heating, insulation and lighting | Visit site |
| Energy Saving Trust | Home improvements, insulation, draught-proofing, heating and hot water. | |
| Energy Saving Trust - Feed in Tariff scheme | Payments to householders and communities who generate their own electricity from renewable or low carbon sources such as solar electricity panels(PV) or wind turbines. | Visit site |
| Energy Efficient Technologies List | Equipment eligible for Enhanced Capital Allowances | Visit site |
| Green Electricity Marketplace | Information on green electricity and available tariffs. | Visit site |
| ElectricityInfo.Org | Environmental information on the UK electricity supply industry | Visit site |
| Solar4Schools | Solarcentury scheme for solar electric installations on schools using finance from their investment partners | Visit site |
| imeasure | Home energy and carbon monitoring calculator | Visit site |
| SMEasure | Business energy and carbon monitoring calculator | Visit site |
| Smart Communities Project | Run by Kingston University and partners, aiming to promote energy reduction in Kingston homes in the area bounded by Tudor Drive, Latchmere Road and Richmond Road and at Fern Hill Primary School | Visit site |
Re-use, recycling and waste |
Website |
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| London Borough of Richmond upon Thames | Waste and recycling services | Visit site |
| London Borough of Richmond upon Thames | Recycling centres | Visit site |
| London Borough of Richmond upon Thames | Commercial recycling and waste | Visit site |
| London Borough of Richmond upon Thames - Scrapstore | Recycling scrap for the community | Visit site |
| London Borough of Richmond upon Thames - REpaint | Re-use of unwanted paint for community groups and people receiving benefits | Visit site |
| Richmond Furniture Scheme | Donation of unwanted furniture and buying donated items. | Visit site |
| Envirowise and WRAP | Combined website, a "one stop shop stop for resource efficiency". Eco design, environmental management systems, hazardous waste, legislation, behaviour change, packaging, waste management and water. | Visit site |
| Recycle Now | What, why, how, where to recycle | Visit site |
| London Community Resource Network | Aims to solve London's resource challenges sustainably, through community-based waste prevention, reuse and recycling. | Visit site |
| Stop Junk | Prevent junk mail | Visit site |
| Green Works | Furniture recycling and re-use scheme | Visit site |
| Computer Aid International | Refurbish donated computers for re-use in education, health, agriculture and not for profit organisations in developing countries | Site TBA |
| Love Food Hate Waste | Ideas and advice on reducing food waste | Visit site |
| Recycle Now | Information on composting | Visit site |
| London Borough of Richmond upon Thames | How to purchase a compost bin and advice on composting | Visit site |
Legislation and regulations |
Website |
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| Health & Safety Executive | Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) | Visit site |
| NetRegs | Guidance for businesses on environmental regulations | Visit site |
| NetRegs | Guidance for the education sector on environmental regulations | Visit site |
Water |
Website |
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| Go Green Richmond | Water in schools | Visit site |
| Thames Water | Tips on water saving, free devices, water usage calculator | Visit site |
| Thames Water | Saving water at school | Visit site |
| Thames Water | Water saving products including water butts | Visit site |
| Thames Water | How to install a water butt | Visit site |
| Thames Water - Wise up to water | Water saving advice and resources for schools | Visit site |
| Thames Water | Advice on burst mains and leaking pipes | Visit site |
| Envirowise / WRAP - Water | Saving water by businesses | Visit site |
| Rippleffect | A WRAP initiative to help businesses reduce water use | Visit site |
| UK Rainwater Harvesting Association | How to capture rain water for later use | Visit site |
Procurement and Purchasing |
Website |
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| Mayor’s Green Procurement Code | London's businesses, as major consumers of products and producers of waste, can sign up to the Mayor of London’s Green Procurement Code to commit to reducing the effects of their activities on the environment, by combining and using their purchasing power. | Visit site |
| Envirowise / WRAP | A tool for businesses to measure the environmental impact of packaging and products. | Visit site |
| Go Green Richmond | Green labelling schemes | Visit site |
| defra | Green claims and labels | Visit site |
| Sustain web | Local food finder | Visit site |
| London Farmers' Markets | Visit site | |
| FARMA | National Farmers' & Retail Association | Visit site |
| Go Green Richmond | Fairtrade in Richmond | Visit site |
| London Fairtrade Capital | Ensure a better deal for marginalised producers in developing countries by awarding the FAIRTRADE Mark to products that meet international standards set by Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO) | Visit site |
Travel |
Website |
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| London Borough of Richmond upon Thames | Links to information sheets, e.g. travel planning (schools and workplace), cycle parking and training. Replaces Smarter Travel Richmond website | Visit site |
| London Borough of Richmond upon Thames | Cycling | Visit site |
| London Borough of Richmond upon Thames | Cycle training courses | Visit site |
| London Borough of Richmond upon Thames | Tips on smarter driving - e.g.. more fuel efficient. | Visit site |
| Sustainable travel plans | School travel plans | Site TBA |
| Liftshare.com | Visit site | |
| Transport for London | Workplace travel plans | Visit site |
| HM Revenue and Customs | For employers setting up green travel plans | Visit site |
| Directgov | Advice on greener living - green tips about buying a car, including description of the UK fuel economy label | Visit site |
| Walkit | Urban walking route planner | Visit site |
| Transport for London | Walking journey planner | Visit site |
| Walk to School Campaign | Ideas, resources, projects, case studies | Visit site |
| London Cycling Campaign | an 11,000-strong membership charity, making sure that everyone who cycles, or wants to cycle, has a voice in Greater London. | Visit site |
Grants and Funding |
Website |
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| Carbon Trust | Business loans | Visit site |
| Energy Saving Trust | Searchable grants and discounts database for homes | Visit site |
| Go Green Richmond | School funding advice | Visit site |
| Utility Aid | Conduct a free energy audit for charities and not for profit organisations by reviewing their utility bills and issuing a report | Visit site |
| London Borough of Richmond upon Thames | Business Energy Fund Grants for small and medium sized businesses of up to £1,000 for items which help to reduce utility bills. Charities and not for profit organisations do not qualify | Visit site |
Accreditation, Awards and Support groups |
Website |
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| Go Green Richmond - Work | Visit site | |
| Carbon Smart | Visit site | |
| Carbon Detectives Schools | Visit site | |
| Eco Schools | Visit site | |
| Eco Congregations | Support for churches wishing to become more sustainable | Visit site |
Suppliers and service providersNot to be taken as recommendations. These are examples of a few products and services |
Website |
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| Ecolocal | Sustainable deliveries e.g. bicycle couriers | Visit site |
| Bikes and Trailers | Visit site | |
| WaterCoolersDirect | Hydrotaps | Visit site |
| Maplin | Visit site | |
| Barrier Components | Draft proof brush strips for doors | Visit site |
| Megaman | Energy efficient lighting | Visit site |
| Squires Garden Centre | Child safe water butt | Visit site |
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