Environmental Organisations

• All things ethical explained
• Friends of the Earth Friends of the Earth
• http://gogreenbusiness.co.uk/ Go Green is a business organisation with help and advice
• Green Match A useful Green Energy guide and comparison site
• Greenpeace.org.uk Needs no intro!
• http://stophinkley.org/
• http://www.cat.org.uk The Centre for Alternative Technology – the grand-daddy of eco info and support
• http://www.disney-flooring.com A great local company looking to supply eco-friendly flooring
• http://www.ecostrust.org.uk Our local environmental company specialising in housing issues
• http://www.newbuilder.co.uk This site includes a forum section where people exchange information / pose questions. The magazine itself often has many articles related to domestic construction and features loads of ads from environmentally friendly materials manufacturers / suppliers
• http://www.newbuilder.co.uk We publish green building information in many mediums to help you to design and build sustainable, healthy and ecological homes offices and factories. Our information is presented in a user-friendly manner to appeal to both professionals and the general p
• http://www.no-moor-pylons.co.uk/
• http://www.sd-commission.org.uk The Government’s independent watchdog on sustainable development
• http://www.theconvergingworld.org The Converging World exists to tackle climate change while creating a just and sustainable world
• Low-Impact Living Initiative Low-Impact Living Initiative (LILI) is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to help people reduce their impact on the environment, improve their quality of life, gain new skills, live in a healthier and more satisfying way, have fun and save money
• Refurb That – Computer Refurbishment RefurbThat is one of the UK’s leading Microsoft Authorised refurbishers. We pride ourselves on providing customers with premium reconditioned computers that are both heavily discounted and unbeatable in terms of quality and service. We source second hand
• Soil Association

Environmental Shopping

• All things ethical explained
• http://rps.gn.apc.org Recycled paper and stationery products
• http://www.ecofriendlyshop.co.uk/ Amy’s store in Glastonbury has all you need for day to day environmental products or presents.
• http://www.goodenergyshop.co.uk Some good devices from phone chargers to large wind turbines!
• http://www.greenshop.co.uk Great all round eco shop, brilliant for books and paints
• http://www.native-tree-shop.com For all your tree buying needs
• http://www.niceworldclothing.co.uk A local supplier of organic and fair wear t-shirts.
• http://www.nutshellpaints.com A great Devon based eco paint company
• http://epcleaners.co.uk/resources/eco-friendly-cleaning/ Green cleaning products

Environmental/Organic Accomodation

• http://www.melvynfirmager.co.uk Nut Tree Farm at Stoughton Cross is a 16th Century Farmhouse set in two acres of secluded peaceful semi-wild garden, orchard and woodland area in beautiful Somerset countryside, 1.25 miles from the attractive and historic village of Wedmore.

Ethical Investing

• http://www.ecology.co.uk
• http://www.ethicalinvestors.co.uk For all ethical investing needs
• Triodos A local ethical bank based in Bristol

Local Environmental companies

• http://www.sallylever.co.uk This site seeks to explore the heart and soul of downshifting to a more sustainable, ethical and holistic way of living and working, in keeping with the needs of the planet, humanity as a whole and ourselves as individuals.

Local Food

• http://www.bigbarn.co.uk A great site for tracking down that special food producer
• http://www.harrodhorticultural.com A great all purpose gardening website.
• http://www.i-sis.org.uk A useful article on the GM debate
• http://www.landshare.net This site helps people advertise and find land that they can garden on. This will hopefully help us with the garden share scheme we are starting.
• http://www.localfooddirect.co.uk/ Delivering the best of Somerset to your door
• http://www.organiccatalog.com In order to create your own local food, this crowd are suppliers of organic seed.
• http://www.riverford.co.uk/ One of the largest organic veg box home delivery services
• http://www.tasteofthewest.co.uk Information on many award winning local food suppliers

Local Sites

• Wedmore Hall All the info you could want about our village hall plus how to book the space.

Organic Gardening

• http://www.harrodhorticultural.com/ All sorts of useful gardening equipment
• http://www.nettles.org.uk/ Some interesting info on nettles.
• http://www.organiccatalog.com The catalogue for organic and environmentally friendly gardeners – organic seeds for vegetables, heritage and modern varieties, herbs, flowers and green manures, organic composts and fertilisers, biological pest controls, organic gardening books and gifts
• http://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk A great all round store for gardening stuff and seasonal UK cut flowers
• https://www.eckman.co.uk/resources/organic-gardening/ Some useful practical gardening solutions
• http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/garden/beginners-guide-seed-saving Top tips for gathering seeds
• http://www.groworganic.com/organic-gardening/ Organic gardening tips
• https://www.arenaflowers.com/features/flower-care/ More gardening tips

Other Community Environmental Groups

• http://www.boveyclimateaction.org.uk Bovey Tracey’s Eco Group
• http://reimaginingthelevels.org.uk/ A group of people active in a range of community based organisations and businesses on the Somerset Levels and its catchment
• http://www.climatechangecentre.co.uk A group trying to establish an environmental community/education centre.
• http://www.gozero.org.uk Chew Magna’s Eco Group
• http://www.greenworldtrust.org.uk The Eco group for Burnham and Highbridge
• http://www.transitionscilly.org.uk This is a transition group in the Isles of Scilly doing some very exciting projects.

Plastic Bag Free Sites

• http://www.biobags.co.uk The best we’ve yet found for compostable plastic alternative bags
• http://www.plasticbagfree.com This is Modbury’s site, the first plastic bag free town in the UK.

Recycling

• http://www.bristolwater.co.uk Bristol Waters link to cheap water butts
• http://www.recyclesomerset.info/ Information about the Somerset Waste Partnership
• http://www.toucanenvironmental.co.uk If you are after large and small water containters this is a useful local company
• http://www.wastewatch.org.uk Homepage Waste Watch is a UK environmental charity working to change the way people use the world’s natural resources.
• Refurb That – Computer Refurbishment RefurbThat is one of the UK’s leading Microsoft Authorised refurbishers. We pride ourselves on providing customers with premium reconditioned computers that are both heavily discounted and unbeatable in terms of quality and service. We source second hand
• Wessex water Wessex waters link to cheap water butts
• http://www.aerial-direct.co.uk/guide-recycling-electriconic-waste/ - Where to take that unwanted electrical stuff
• http://www.recycling-guide.org.uk/resources.html  - General guide to recycling
• https://www.petitfashion.com/recycling/ Recycling for kids

Renewable Energy

• http://info.cat.org.uk A great summary of all the renewable energy options, feed-in-tariff info etc.
• http://www.wedmorecpc.co.uk  - Wedmore's very own community energy project
• http://is.gd/4umhY A dodgy viseo but some good Canadian tips on burning wood in a stove more efficiently
• http://windsave.staging.atwwwuk.com For info about the Windsave wind turbine
• http://www.biomassenergycentre.org.uk Great info on all things about biomass
• http://www.bre.co.uk/ The BRE Trust Companies, BRE and BRE Global, are world leading research, consultancy, training, testing and certification organisations delivering sustainability and innovation across the built environment and beyond.
• http://www.communitysustainable.org.uk The Community Sustainable Energy Programme will provide £8 million to community-based organisations for the installation of microgeneration technologies, such as solar panels or wind turbines and energy efficiency measures including loft and cavity wall i
• http://www.eco-exmoor.co.uk A local renewable energy supplier
• http://www.econergy.ltd.uk For wood boilers
• http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk A non-profit organisation that provides free impartial advice tailored to suit you. Their advice can help you save money and fight climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions from your home.
• http://www.epa.gov/burnwise A great site giving info on efficient burning of wood.
• http://www.gaia-wind.co.uk An example of a larger wind turbine, suitable for 5 or so houses.
• http://www.good-energy.co.uk The only electricity company where 100% of its energy comes from renewable sources
• http://www.greenaircentralheating.co.uk A good site if you are looking at air source heat pumps.
• http://www.imeasure.org.uk This is a great site for keeping track of energy usage.
• http://www.iskrawind.com A medium sized wind turbine company
• http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/ Information on the latest government grants for domestic renewable energy systems
• http://www.navitron.org.uk/
• http://www.r-e-a.net The website for the renewable energy industry
• http://www.regensw.co.uk Regen SW is the sustainable energy agency for South West England.
• http://www.solarcentury.com One of the largest solar PV installers in the UK.
• http://www.solarsense-uk.com A solar energy company based in Bristol – the recommended installer for Solar Century
• http://www.southernsolar.co.uk A solar energy company based in the South West.

Transport

• http://www.carplus.org.uk A charity helping communities set up car clubs.
• http://www.itm-power.com Could this be the answer to oil free transport + heating?
• http://www.movingsomersetforward.co.uk Somerset County Council’s project to encourage us away from the car.
• http://www.seat61.com This a great site for eco travel around the world.
• http://www.sustrans.co.uk Our local/national cycling charity
• http://www.thestrawberryline.co.uk An exciting project to create some cycling routes in our area.
• http://www.driving.co.uk/car-clinic/driving-green/ Great ideas for driving in a more efficent way
• https://www.eta.co.uk/car-buyers-guide/ A good guide to buying a more environmentally friendly car

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