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GLASS
Sand, Limestone and Soda Ash are quarried in huge amounts for glass production. The production process uses vast amounts of energy: 1 ton of new glass requires 0.5 tons of coal or 1000kw of electricity. If recycled energy in production is reduced to 25%; with much less pollution as a result. For General Information: www.glasspac.com - Info on Glass Packaging
www.britglass.co.uk - Directory of recycling
www.wrap.org.uk
www.letsrecycle.com - Collectors
www.wasteonline.org.uk - Companies involved
GOVERNMENT - LOCAL & CENTRAL
Energy Information Administration
www.eia.doe.gov Environment Agency: www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Other useful information can be found at:
www.dti.org.uk
www.netregs.gov.uk
www.neighbourhood.gov.uk
Fly Tipping Action hotlines: 0800 807060
0845 3000630
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HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Ensuring the continuity of our architectural heritage is not just vital culturally; it is also necessary for a truly sustainable approach to the built environment as refurbishing and caring for old buildings means we will not be wasting energy on building new ones. This has been especially true where local communities have saved their community from demolition by mass development. A good example is Black Road in Macclesfield; famous for being saved by it's residents in the 1970s and for it's support by Prince Charles. Refurbishing historic properties has never been more popular but good practice is vital.
Related websites: www.english-heritage.org.uk - guidance & technical
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
www.spab.org.uk - Society for the Protection of Ancient buildings
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
www.maintainyourbuilding.org.uk
For companies that specialize in refurbishment and technical support see restoration and refurbishment.
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INFORMATION – MEDIA etc
Association for Environment Conscious Building:
www.aecb.net Centre for Alternative Technology:
www.cat.org.uk
Consumer issues: www.ethicalconsumer.org
Ecology: www.theecologist.org
www.ecobooks.co.uk
Intermediate Technology: www.itdg.org
Lifestyle: www.oneworld.org
Media Services www.ems.org
www.whizzywig.co.uk
Recycling: www.letsrecycle.com
Sustainable Agriculture, Science and local farming:
www.permaculture.co.uk
Urban Regeneration: www.newstartmag.co.uk
INSULATION
Most of the main insulation companies provide wall, floor and roof insulation which is non-CFC, non-HCFC and has zero ozone depletion. However, they are still not as environmentally sound as sheep's wool, warmcell and other cellulose based products as they use more energy in production. Environmentally friendly insulations include: flax, cellulose (eg Warmcell), and wool (e.g. Thermafleece). INTERIOR DESIGN
Kitchens- refurbishment: www.sinks.co.uk -Brass & Traditional Sinks on this site
www.kitchenrestoration.com - Kitchen Refurbishment
Woodworking: www.acornfinewoodwork.com
Worktops: www.bordercraft.co.uk
www.barncrest.co.uk
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