Links
Environment
Loughborough Students Union - Ethical and Environmental Group »
Do you want experience in marketing, event organising or having fun and making a real difference? Then get involved! If you are interested in the environment, Loughborough Students Ethics and Enviro, volunteering is for you.
Research school in Sustainability »
The School aims to take the lead in moving society towards a more sustainable future. It brings together experts in sustainability-related research from across the University.
WEDC »
WEDC is one of the world's leading education and research institutes for improving access to infrastructure and services for the poor in low and middle-income countries.
Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology »
CREST's remit is to advance renewable energy technology so as to provide substantial and benign energy options for present and future generations.
Energy Consortium »
Centre for Environmental Studies »
The Centre for Environmental Studies provides the focus for an integrated cross-faculty approach to teaching and research in environmental topics at Loughborough University.
Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges (EAUC)»
The EAUC is the environmental and sustainability champion within Further and Higher Education in the UK.
Higher Education Environmental Performance Initiative (HEEPI)»
HEEPI aims to improve the environmental performance of universities and colleges by: Developing environmental benchmarking within further and higher education, Running events to share best practice and build networks and providing an information resource.
DEFRA »
Government department. Aiming to integrate environmental, social and economic objectives - putting sustainable development into practice every day, and by championing sustainable development as the way forward for Government.
Energy and water
Energy Consortium »
'Not for Profit' organisation operating exclusively for the Higher and Further Education Sectors which provides a range of energy related services.
The Carbon Trust »
The Carbon Trust helps business and the public sector cut carbon emissions, and supports the development of low carbon technologies.
The Energy Saving Trust »
The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation, funded both by government and the private sector. They are one of the UK's leading organisations set up to address the damaging effects of climate change.
Waste and recycling
Recycle More »
General recycling information and post code search to find your nearest recycling site.
Recycle Now »
Recyclenow national recycling campaign website homepage.
Composting »
Information about composting and the uses of compost.
Wastecycle »
A Nottingham based company who have a strong ethos towards reducing and recycling waste and who will be working with us to increase our recycling rate from the current campus average of just under 30% (compared to national average of 38%). Wastecycle will be taking all our general waste, recyclable materials, such as paper, cardboard, plastics, cans, metal and wood, as well as bulky items and confidential waste.
SecondByte »
A charitable company based in Scunthorpe who will be taking all our Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) as well as bulbs and batteries.
Charnwood Borough Council »
our local council who work with us on recycling in halls of residence.
Greenability (aka Bioco) »
a Lincolnshire based company who will be taking imago’s food waste for anaerobic digestion.
Giving World Online »
a free solution for busy companies to deal responsibly with surplus stock/equipment - donate it to people in need through a network of charities.
Travel and transport
Sustrans »
UK's leading sustainable transport charity. Their vision is a world in which people can choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment.
Environmental Transport Association »
The ETA is the environmental alternative [to the AA, RAC etc]. It gives you a national reliable breakdown service and campaigns for a sound and sustainable transport system for Britain. Also spearheads the UK's car free campaign.
Assocation of Commuter Transport »
The UK Network that helps organisations release the potential of Travel Plans.
Biodiversity and wildlife
DEFRA - Wildlife »
The Royal Institute of British Architects is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession.
Natural History Museum - Biodiversity »
Partnership organisation that aims to bring cohesion to the UK green buildings movement.
National Biodiversity Network »
The Royal Institute of British Architects is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession.
UK Biodiversity Action Plan »
Partnership organisation that aims to bring cohesion to the UK green buildings movement.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds »
The Royal Institute of British Architects is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession.
BBC - UK Wildlife »
Partnership organisation that aims to bring cohesion to the UK green buildings movement.
Sustainable buildings
Royal Institute of British Architects »
The Royal Institute of British Architects is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession.
UK Green Building Council »
Partnership organisation that aims to bring cohesion to the UK green buildings movement.
Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers »
Exists to support "the Science, Art and Practice of building services engineering, by providing our members and the public with first class information and education services and promoting the spirit of fellowship which guides our work".
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors »
One of the most respected and high profile global 'standards and membership' organisations for professionals involved in land, property, construction and environmental issues.
Federation of Master Builders »
The FMB is the largest trade association in the UK building industry, representing over 13,000 building companies.
Chartered Institute of Building »
The leading body for managers in construction, setting the pace globally for high standards of professionalism in the built environment.
Green Building Press »
Publish green building information in many mediums to help you to design and build sustainable, healthy and ecological homes offices and factories.
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) »
The BREEAM family of assessment methods and tools are all designed to help construction professionals understand and mitigate the environmental impacts of the developments they design and build.
