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          The wide range of organisations and their fields of interest highlights the extent of actions being taken to address our global unsustainability. As this listing shows, much that is happening to aid transition from our terminal lifestyle is below radar.

             

Abolition 2000  

Global disarmament campaign. 

http://www.abolition2000europe.org/       

About My Area

Local info and issues.

http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/

Acorn Education

Living simply.

http://www.acorneducation.com   

Acronyms

Site gathering together abbreviations from the common to the obscure.

http://www.acronym.org.uk 

Act on CO2

Calculate your CO2 emissions. 

http://www.actonco2.direct.gov.uk/  

Action Aid 

Third world concerns. 

http://www.actionaid.org.uk/    

Action for UN Renewal 

Citizen based action for UN re-empowerment.

http://www.action-for-un-renewal.org.uk 

Action, Cooperation & Research in Development

 

http://www.acord.org.uk/        

Active Citizens Transform

Community engagement in policy making

http://www.active-citizen.org.uk/          

Adbusters

Use of art in exposing cultural misperceptions.

http://www.adbusters.org/    

AEF

Aviation impacts research.  

http://www.aef.org.uk/  

African Medical and Research Foundation 

 

http://www.amref.org/   

Age of Stupid

More about the film.

http://www.ageofstupid.net/     

Airport Pledge 

Individuals helping prevent air traffic growth.

http://www.airportpledge.org.uk/ 

Airport Watch

Reporting community and environmental opposition to aviation proposals.

http://www.airportwatch.org.uk/ 

Alpro 

Sustainably sourced soya products. 

http://www.alprosoya.co.uk   

American Apparel

Ethically produced clothing.

http://www.americanapparel.com/    

Amica  

Climate Alliance  

http://www.amica-climate.net/     

ANPED – Northern Alliance for Sustainability

Grassroots participation.

http://www.anped.org/    

Anti Slavery  

Targets the slavery that exists in the world.  Although illegal in every country there is more slavery today than at any other time in history.

http://www.antislavery.org        

Aquaball 

Alternative to washing detergent. 

http://www.aquaball.com 

Are You Generic?  

Countering corporate perspectives. 

http://www.areyougeneric.org/ 

Arms Control Association

 

http://www.armscontrol.org/treaties/

Arocha

Christian nature conservation

http://www.arocha.org/int-en/index      

Arocha

Encourages practical changes in different areas of people’s lives. 

http://www.arochalivinglightly.org.uk      

Art Not Oil

Art highlighting damage caused by oil. 

http://www.artnotoil.org.uk/    

Association of Environment

Conscious Building   

http://www.aecb.net/members.php    

ATD Fourth World UK   

Voluntary action for home / global poverty relief. 

http://www.atd-uk.org/ 

Aveda  

Organic and sustainable toiletries

http://www.aveda.com/     

Baby Milk International

Campaign against unethical selling in third world.  

http://www.babymilkaction.org/     

Babygroe   

Green, Recycled, Organic, Ethical products for babies.

http://www.babygroe.co.uk/     

Bahais 

International faith group.

http://www.bahai.org.uk   

Band of Brothers

 Training programmes to teach men to become elders and mentors in positive social change, through community building based on the principles of more traditional social structures. 

http://www.abandofbrothers.org.uk/    

Bank Track 

 Rebuilding the international banking system in response to long term sustainability criteria. 

http://www.banktrack.org  

Barefoot Doctor 

Taking control of your own health.

http://www.barefootdoctorworld.com/     

Barn Owl Trust

Includes information about declining numbers. 

http://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/    

BBC World  

Global tv news and analysis.

http://www.bbctv/world.com   

Beans & Herbs

Organic seed suppliers.

http://www.beansandherbs.co.uk/   

Bhopal campaign

Helping the victims of the toxic emissions disaster.

http://www.bhopal.org/ 

BIG

 S&P related project funding is available through, eg Parks for People, Changing Spaces and People's Millions.

http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/     

Big Ask

Campaign for UK law to tackle climate change. 

http://www.thebigask.com/      

Big Green Gathering

Annual summer festival.

http://www.big-green-gathering.com         

Bigbarn

Local produce.

http://www.bigbarn.co.uk/  

Biofuel Watch 

Campaign focusing on the acceleration of climate change caused by biofuels. 

http://www.biofeulwatch.org.uk     

Bioregional    

Green construction / development.

http://www.bioregional.com     

Bite Back

 Europe wide GM campaign.

http://www.bite-back.org    

Blueprint for Water

 British water usage coalition. 

http://www.blueprintforwater.org  

Bond 

Cross sector sharing of development experiences.

http://www.bond.org.uk  

Book Crossing 

Book swapping service.

http://www.bookcrossing.com  

Brake

Road safety charity. 

http://www.brake.org.uk    

Breathing Spaces  

Help nature reclaim neglected land and other green schemes.  

http://www.bbc.co/breathingspaces       

Bristol Vegan Fayre

News about the largest annual vegan event in the UK  

http://www.bristolveganfayre.co.uk/     

British Gas

A site for schools, with over 4,000 signed up. Bikes, games room, ideas, wormeries, educational links, wind turbines, solar panels, schools' carbon footprint calculator, Green Leaves scheme. 

http://www.generationgreen.co.uk/   

British Red Cross  

 

http://www.redcross.org.uk/    

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers 

 

http://www.btcv.org/    

British Trust for Ornithology   

 

http://www.bto.org/     

Bug Life

The insect conservation organisation.

http://www.buglife.org.uk/         

Bumble Bee Conservation Trust 

Action to protect UK bee populations, and about the world’s first bumble bee sanctuary, in Perth, Scotland.  

http://www.bumblebeeconservationtrust.co.uk/   

Business

 How to participation in corporate decision-making. 

http://www.business-humanrights.org/    

Butterfly Conservation       

 

http://www.butterfly-conservation.org/     

CAAB

Democratic accountability of American bases. 

http://www.caab.org.uk/    

Caduceus

Green / holistic quarterly. 

http://www.caduceus.info/  

Café Direct

Products available, ethical policies and practical benefits. 

http://www.cafedirect.co.uk   

Cambridge Trust for New Thinking in Economics  

 

http://www.neweconomicthinking.org    

Campaign 

National platform for small lobby groups.

http://www.campaignon.com/        

Campaign Against Climate Change    

 

http://www.campaignagainstclimatechange.net/  

Campaign Against the Arms Trade    

 

http://www.caat.org.uk/    

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament     

 

http://www.cnduk.org  

Canary Project 

Climate change photographs. 

http://www.canary-project.org/    

Car Clubs      

National listing.    

http://www.carclubs.org.uk/     

Car Free Day 

Europe wide actions.

http://www.carfreeday.net     

Car Free Days Out   

 

http://www.carfreedaysout.com      

Car Plus  

Car clubs.

http://www.carplus.org.uk       

Carbon Calculator 

Discover your own carbon footprint. 

http://www.carboncalculator.org/   

Carbon Coach

Reducing your carbon footprint.

http://www.carboncoach.com/  

Carbon Neutral

How to offset your CO2 producing activities.

http://www.carbonneutral.com/   

Carbon Offsets  

Free school and college materials.

http://www.carbon-offsets.com/schools

Carbon Trust 

 

http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/      

Carbusters  

Online car-free magazine. 

http://www.carbusters.org/     

Care for the Wild

International Protects species affected by development.  

http://www.careforthewild.com/ 

Care International  

Emergency relief and sustainable projects.  

http://www.careinternational.org.uk/ 

Care2   

Online activism.

http://www.care2.com

Cartridge World Inkjet refills.

 

http://www.cartridgeworld.co.uk    

Catch 21   

Political tv for young people.

http://www.catch21.co.uk     

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development

 

http://www.cafod.org.uk/        

Catholic Institute for International Relations 

 

http://www.ciir.org/       

CCRE  

Includes response to EU Green Paper on climate change adaptation and mitigation.    

http://www.ccre.org/  

CD Project     

Coordinating secretariat for institutional investing

http://www.cdproject.net/         

Centre for Alternative Technology   

Site includes domestic energy and water saving tips. 

http://www.cat.org.uk

Centre for Sustainable Energy       

 

http://www.cse.org.uk/     

Certified Wood

Helps avoid rainforest timber products.

http://www.certifiedwood.org/   

Change Up

VCO Capacity Building

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/  

Changes

Echo tool to help local agencies assess openness to community influence. 

http://www.changes.uk.net/        

Changing Course for Life    

Local solutions to global problems. 

http://www.changingcourseforlife.info/ 

Chemical Reaction  

 Toxic chemicals poll and campaign network.

http://www.chemicalreaction.org/   

Chew On This 

 Info on fast food for 12+ including teachers notes

http://www.chewonthisbook.co.uk/     

Child Poverty Action Group  

 

http://www.cpag.org.uk/ 

Children’s Food Bill      

 

http://www.childrensfoodbill.org.uk/    

Children’s World   

Children’s issues.  

http://www.childrensworld.org/     

Chose Green Energy

Supplier.  

http://www.choosegreenenergy.com  

Christian Aid

 Third world concerns.

http://www.christian-aid.org.uk/    

Christian Ecology Link 

Sustainability and faith

http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/    

Church Action on Poverty 

 

http://www.church-poverty.org.uk/          

City Car Clubs

Car sharing.  

http://www.citycarclubs.co.uk/  

Cleaner, Safer, Greener

Help with green community projects.  

http://www.cleanersafergreener.gov.uk/    

Climate Action Programme

Events organised to raise / mobilise public awareness of climate change and its causes.

http://www.climateactionprogramme.org      

Climate Care  

Calculate your own CO2 emissions.   

http://www.climatecare.org     

Climate Change Network 

 

http://www.climatenetwork.org  

Climate Conversion  

Debating the need for action / cultural inertia.

http://www.climateconversation.org    

Club of Budapest

World Wisdom Alliance  

http://www.clubofbudapest.ca

Clutter Clinic

Declutter and recycle.  

http://www.clutterclinic.co.uk

Coal Action 

Fossil fuels campaign. 

http://www.coalaction.net          

Colour This Green 

Young people saving rainforests. 

http://www.colouritgreen.com/      

Commission for Africa     

 

http://www.commissionforafrica.org/        

Commission for Equalities and Human Rights 

 

http://www.cehr.org.uk/   

Commission for Integrated Transport   

 

http://www.cfit.gov.uk/    

Commission for Racial Equality 

 

http://www.cre.gov.uk/ 

Common Ground

Locality champions.  

http://www.commonground.org.uk/    

Community Development Exchange

 

http://www.cdx.org.uk/     

Community Development Foundation             

 

http://www.cdf.org.uk/     

Community Freebay

Opportunity for recycling give and take

http://www.communityfreebay.co.uk       

Community Matters 

Useful third sector information.

http://www.communitymatters.org.uk/    

Community Repaint  

Cheap paint for community groups.  

http://www.communityrepaint.org.uk/ 

Community Sector Coalition  

 Third sector joint working.  

http://www.communitysectorcoalition.org.u         

Community Service Volunteers   

 

http://www.csv.org.uk/ 

Compact

Contracts between the public and third sectors

http://www.thecompact.org.uk/      

Company of Cyclists

Promotes cycling.  

http://www.companyofcyclists.com/    

Compassion in World Farming       

 

http://www.ciwf.org.uk/    

Competition Commission 

 

http://www.competitioncommission.org.uk/  

Compost Association   

 

http://www.compost.org.uk/     

Computer Aid 

Recycling computers into areas of need.

http://www.computeraid.org/       

Concern Universal   

Worldwide social justice, poverty and community rights projects.  Established in 1976 it now has over a million and a half participants.

http://www.concern-universal.org        

Concern

Non-denominational aid and rights.

http://www.concern.net/    

Consensus Action on Salt and Health    

 

http://www.hyp.ac.uk/cash/         

Consumers International

Brings together the customers of companies marketing their products globally

http://www.consumersinternational.org      

Control Arms  

Oxfam campaign. 

http://www.controlarms.org/ 

Converging World 

Indian communities promoting wellbeing and low impact living.

http://www.theconvergingworld.org          

Co-operative Bank 

Ethical investment for customers who care. 

http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/  

Co-operative Society  

 

http://www.co-op.co.uk/    

Corner House

 Support, research and analysis for social justice. 

http://www.thecornerhouse.org.uk/          

Corporate Europe  

Business involvement in EU decision making. 

http://www.corporateeurope.org/    

Corporate Responsibility  

Legislation for corporate reporting and liability

http://www.corporate-responsibility.org/           

Corporate Watch

Social and environmental business watchdog.

http://www.corporatewatch.org.uk/    

Corporation

Film and book about corporate power.

http://www.thecorporation.com/

Countryside Agency 

 

http://www.countryside.gov.uk/     

Countryside Council for Wales 

 

http://www.ccw.gov.uk/     

CRN

Third sector recycling advice, training, information. 

http://www.crn.org.uk/     

Crocus 

Organic gardening.

http://www.crocus.co.uk/     

CTC  

Promotes cycling.

http://www.ctc.org.uk/ 

Cutting Your Car Use

Useful motoring hints. 

http://www.cuttingyourcaruse.co.uk/        

Cycling England 

 

http://www.cyclingengland.co.uk/  

Daily Maybe

 

http://jimjay.blogspot.com/ 

Defend Council Housing 

Campaigns against council house sales.

http://www.defendcouncilhousing.org/       

Demos 

Democracy think tank. 

http://www.demos.co.uk/    

Department of Communities and Local Government  

 

http://www.communities.gov.uk/ 

Dieterhelm  

 UK’s greenhouse gas emissions study. 

http://www.dieterhelm.co.uk/       

Diggers and Dreamers

Based on the communal living guide published since the late 1980s. 

http://www.diggersanddreamers.org.uk/      

Direct Mischief 

 

http://www.rtmark.com/     

Dirty Pretty 

Recycled and vintage bargain clothing.

http://www.dirtypretty.co.uk/store/     

Disasters Emergency Committee   

 

http://www.dec.org         

Discuss Our Future 

 “discussourfuture.org is a website with accompanying forum where people can share information and discuss issues and solutions about any subject with the purpose to create a structural sustainable planet.”  Send your sustainability and sustainable living contributions.

http://www.discussourfuture.org 

Dissent Debt and money supply. 

 

http://www.dissent.org.uk     

Diversity Action   

 Encourages hard to reach groups to become involved in community enterprise. 

http://www.diversityaction.coop    

DMA

 Reduce unwanted advertising. 

http://www.dma.org.uk/    

Do It 

Volunteering opportunities. 

http://www.do-it.org.uk/     

Donate a PC 

Computer recycling.  

http://www.donateapc.org.uk/      

DOW Ethics    

Stock market practices scrutinised.

http://www.dowethics.com/     

DOW    

Stock market scrutiny.

http://www.dow.com/expose      

Dubble

Young people’s internet based fair trade campaign. 

http://www.dubble.co.uk/        

Earth Jurisprudence

Strengthening the law to protect Earth

http://www.earthjurisprudence.org/         

Earth Manifesto

Direct action information.

http://www.earthfirstmanifesto.org/   

Easy Ethical

Consumer guide

http://easyethical.org    

Echo Health 

Development and health.

http://www.echohealth.org.uk/ 

Eco Action

 Road protest guide.

http://www.ecoaction.org/rr  

Eco Aware 

Innovative products responding to the vital need to shift to less unsustainable lifestyles.

http://www.ecoaware.com    

Eco Congregation    

 

http://ew.ecocongregation.org     

Eco Jew Sustainability and faith. 

 

http://www.ecojew.com/

Eco Paints  

 Mail order home decorating.

http://www.ecopaints.com/   

Eco Schools 

 ESD resource greening all aspects of school life.  

http://www.eco-schools.org.uk

Eco Travel

   Environmentally friendly travel. 

http://www.eco-travel.at/    

Ecocover  

 Domestic cleaning products that biodegrade.  Conventional cleaning products can contain up to 70,000 chemicals

http://www.ecover.com      

Ecologic Books

Sustainability titles.

http://www.eco-logicbooks.com/

Ecology Building Society   

 

http://www.ecology.co.uk/       

Ecomania 

Products from recycled waste.

http://www.ecomania.co.uk/ 

Ecomotion 

Social network linking people wishing to develop ethical / sustainability ventures. 

http://www.ecomotion.org.uk/    

Ecotricity  

Green energy supplier.

http://www.ecotricity.co.uk  

Ecovation   

A range of eco homes in and around Oxford, sometimes open to visitors.

http://www.ecovation.org.uk/  

EG  

The professional journal for those employed in climate change and sustainability.

http://www.egemagazine.com        

Electoral Reform Society

 

http://www.electoral-reform.org.uk    

ELF

Law Promoting sustainability through the legal system. 

http://www.elflaw.org      

EM 

The hazards of phone masts, mobiles, etc.  

http://www.em-hazard-therapy.com/       

email directory      

 

http:// www.emailaddresses/com/email_find.htm      

Embercombe  

 Sustainability focused conference venue overlooking Dartmoor National Park. 

http://www.embercombe.co.uk/       

Encams

 Environmental campaigning. 

http://www.encams.org/     

Encams  

Green information packs available for churches. 

http://www.encams.org/congregation      

Energy Saving Trust  

 Save energy at home and work with grants and advice.  Includes current publications.  These may range from UK carbon waste league tables listed by council area to the policies necessary to support micro generation.

http://www.energysavingtrust.co.uk/

http://www.est.org.uk/     

Energy Saving Trust     

Converting vehicles to LPG.

http://www.est-powershift.org.uk

English Nature

 

http://www.english-nature.org.uk/  

Enough 

Consumer resistance including Buy Nothing Day.

http://www.enough.org.uk/       

Environment Agency      

 

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/      

Environment Association for Universities and Colleges 

 

http://www.eauc.org.uk/

Environment Job

The green jobcentre.

http://www.environmentjob.co.uk/           

Environment Resource and Information Centre    

 

http://www.ac.uk/eric/     

Environmental Investigation Agency

 

http://www.eia-international.org/          

Environmental Law Foundation    

 

http://www.envirolaw.org/  

Environmental Transport Association   

Green version of AA / RAC.

http://www.eta.co.uk/   

Essential Trading   

 Ethically sourced shopping.     

http://www.essential-trading.coop/  

Ethical Consumers Research Association 

Magazine and reports on company practices.

http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/ 

Ethical Investment Cooperative   

 

http://www.ethicalmoney.org/       

Ethical Investment Research and Investment Service  

 

http://www.eiris.org

Ethical Network Sharing information and action.

 

http://www.ethicalnetwork.org/     

Ethical Property  

Driving social change through investment.  

http://www.ethicalproperty.co.uk        

Ethical Superstore 

 Online buying.

http://www.ethicalsuperstore.com/         

Ethical Wares

 Mail order recycled, Fairtrade, animal friendly items.

http://www.ethicalwares.com/   

Ethiscore  

  How sustainable are your purchases?    

http://www.ethiscore.org/       

Eurodad

EU network for poverty eradication

http://www.eurodad.org/   

European Environment Agency   

 

http://reports.eea.europa.eu/      

European Greens

Networking            

http://www.europeangreens.org/     

European Social Forum 

 

http://www.forum.socialmundial.org.br/     

European Union / Commission      

 

http://www.fse-esf.org/    

European Youth for Action 

 Environment and social justice issues. 

http://ec.europa.eu/       

Eva Fraser  

 Facial exercises to reduce cosmetics use

http://www.evafraser.com/    

Every Child   

International aid.

http://www.everychild.org.uk/      

Every Click

 Free search engine that helps charity when used.

http://www.everyclick.com/ 

Exact Editions

Online magazine subscriptions.

http://www.exacteditions.com/      

Exchanges 

Donated items for schools and charities. 

http://www.exchangecs.com/ 

Expose Exxon  

Climate change.

http://www.exposeexxon.com/  

Exxon Secrets

 Climate change.

http://www.exxonsecrets.org/   

Facebook     

 The social networking site enables users to link up with others interested in sustainability, for example:

http://www.facebook.com/fairtradefoundation  

http://www.facebook.com    

Fair Pensions 

Ethical pension fund investment.      

http://www.fairpensions.org.uk/    

Fairdeal Trading 

 Company's product range includes Fairtrade trainers.

http://www.fairdealtrading.com  

Fairtrade  

 The heroes and villains of fair trade. 

http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/towns  

Fairtrade

Third world concerns. 

http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/       

Farmers markets

Directory and other information. 

http://www.farmersmarkets.net/    

Federation for Community Development Learning  

 

http://www.fcdl.org.uk/    

Federation of American Scientists     

 

http://www.fas.org/       

Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens  

 

http://www.farmgarden.org.uk/      

Fellowship of Life    

 

http://www.all-creatures.org/      

Field Studies Council  

UK wildlife information.  

http://www.field-studies-council.org.2008/     

Findhorn

  The sustainable community.  

http://www.findhorn.org/        

Food Commission

Action on labelling, advertising.  

http://www.foodcomm.org.uk/   

Food Commission 

Concerns about food additives. 

http://www.actiononadditives.com/         

Food Commission 

Parents’ concerns. 

http://www.parentsjury.org.uk/     

Food Ethics Council

 Bringing ethics to food production and marketing.  

http://www.foodethicscouncil.org           

Footprint Clothing 

 Ethically sourced clothing. 

http://footprint-clothing.co.uk/

Forestry Commission 

 

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/        

Forum for the Future 

 Jonathon Porritt 

http://www.forumforthefuture.org.uk    

Forum for the Future 

 Bringing the sustainability imperative to the market sector. 

http://www.forumforthefuture.org.uk       

Fourth World Review

Promotes the importance of organising small to the human spirit. 

http://www.4thworld.co.uk       

FOV

 Sustainability and faith.

http://www.fov.org.uk/     

Fragile Earth

Publishes the Little Earth Book.

http://www.fragile-earth.com       

Free Rangers

Mail order animal free footwear. 

http://www.freerangers.co.uk/      

Free the Children

Children’s issues.   

http://www.freethechildren.com/ 

Freebee 

Free recycling contact service.

http://www.freebee.co.uk/  

Freecycle 

   International swap shop.

http://www.freecycle.org.uk        

Freewheelers

 Lift sharing.

http://www.freewheelers.co.uk/ 

Fresher by Miles    

 Organic & other local food deliveries.

http://www.fresherbymiles.com/     

Friends of the Earth 

 Community action. 

http://community.foe.co.uk/  

Friends of the Earth

 Youth and environment network.

http://community.foe.co.uk/youth           

Friends of the Earth   

Activist forum

http://snipurl.com/pbcy    

Friends of the Earth

 Environment and poverty.   

http://www.foe.org.uk/     

Friends of the Earth 

Councils campaign. 

http://www.getseriousaboutCO2.com          

Friends of the Earth  

You Tube.   

http://www.youtube.com/friendsoftheearth        

Friends of the South 

 Third world concerns. 

http://www.friendsofthesouth.org/          

FSC    

Sustainability sourced timber and wood products.

http://www.fsc-uk.info/    

Furniture Reuse

Network Directory.

http://www.frn.org.uk/     

Future Forests

 Tree planting for carbon neutral living.

http://www.futureforests.com/      

Gaia Co-operative

Sustainability and faith. 

http://www.gaiacooperative.org/    

Gaia Partnership 

Environment and wellbeing.

http://www.gaiapartnership.org/   

Gaia University

MSc and diploma programmes.

http://www.gaiauniversity.org/     

Gandhi Foundation  

Publishes The Gandhi Way.

http://www.gandhifoundation.org    

Garbage Warrior

 Eco houses from refuge.

http://www.garbagewarrior.com/     

Garden Organic

aka Henry Doubleday Research Association.

http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/    

GATS 

World Trade Organisation’s General Agreement on Trade in Services. 

http://www.gatswatch.org/

Gene Watch  

GM foods. 

http://www.genewatch.org/         

General Agreement on Trade Tariffs   

 

http://www.gatt.org/       

Genetic Forum  

 

http://www.gen-europe.org/        

Genetics Action

GM foods    

http://www.geneticsaction.org.uk/      

George Monbiot

Collection of articles from the Guardian columnist

http://www.monbiot.com/    

Ghost Cycle

Helps victims of cycling accidents.

http://www.ghostcycle.org/      

Global Action Plan

  Practical living and Ergo magazine

http://www.globalactionplan.org.uk/       

Global Action Plan

Ergo lifestyle magazine.

http://www.ergo-living.com/        

Global and Ethical Investment Advice 

 

http://www.gaeia.co.uk     

Global Change Makers 

 Brings together young people trying to bring about the necessary lifestyle changes. 

http://www.global-changemakers.net

Global Climate Campaign

International action on climate change. 

http://www.globalclimatecampaign.org    

Global Commons Institute   

Promotes Contraction and Convergence as a global means to address unsustainability concerns.  

http://www.gci.org.uk  

Global Peace Index     

 

http://www.visionofhumanity.org    

Global to Local

Publish EG, the journal for those involved with S&P on a professional basis.  

http://www.globaltolocal.com/egemagazine/     

Global Witness

 Linking trade, human and land rights.

http://www.globalwitness.org/ 

Globe   

Sustainability study resource. 

http://www.globe.org.uk/       

GM Free Britain

 

http://www.gmfreebritain.co.uk/

GM Freeze   

 

http://www.gmfreeze.org/           

GM Nation        

 

http://www.gmnation.org/        

GM  

Bypass and biotech protest camp. Bypass and biotech protest camp. 

http://www.bilstonglen-abs.org.uk   

Go Cruelty Free

 Avoiding implication in cruel practices when shopping. 

http://www.gocrueltyfree.org       

Go Zero   

Community project. 

http://www.gozero.org.uk    

Goi Peace Foundation 

 

http://www.goipeace.or.jp 

Good Energy

 Advice on domestic energy production.

http://www.generateyourown.co.uk    

Good Energy

Energy efficient products.  

http://www.goodenergyshop.co.uk    

Good Energy

Green 100% renewable energy procurement.

http://www.goodenergygeneration.co.uk  

Good Energy  

 Green 100% renewable energy supplier. 

http://www.goodenergy.co.uk     

Good Food Delivery 

 Includes mail order tampons and towels.

http://www.goodfooddelivery.co.uk/      

Good Gardeners

Organic home growing.

http://www.goodgardeners.org.uk/       

Gossypium

 Organically grown cotton linens

http://www.gossypium.co.uk/        

Grandmothers Council 

Elders representing the continents and gathering the wisdom of earlier generations 

http://www.grandmotherscouncil.com/       

Grassroots Spirituality

Prioritising community not materialism

http://www.grassrootsspirituality.org/  

Green Alliance   

 

http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/          

Green and Away

Conferencing.   

http://www.greenandaway.org/   

Green Bargains

Share your green money saving tips. 

http://www.greenbargainsblog.com/    

Green Books  

Publishers and information resource. 

http://www.greenbooks.co.uk/    

Green Building Store

Environmentally aware construction.

http://www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk/       

Green Cuisine

 Residential organic food and health courses.

http://www.greencuisine.org/

Green Directory 

The UK’s most comprehensive directory of sustainability contacts, ranging from organic food outlets and green shoes to green employment agencies and local authorities. The latest edition is available from Centre for Alternative Technology.

http://www.cat.org.uk

Green Economics Institute  

Thinktank and educational programmes.

http://www.greeneconomics.org.uk/     

Green Electricity  

Switch to green tariffs.

http://www.greenelectricity.org    

Green Endings

Funeral service. 

http://www.greenendings.co.uk/     

Green Energy Green Energy

Energy supplier. 

http://www.greenenergy.uk.com      

Green Events

 London-orientated what’s on. Includes large events elsewhere - please send any details.

http://www.greenevents.co.uk/  

Green Fibres

Ethically sourced clothing.

http://www.greenfibres.com/       

 

Green Gardener

Organic and other environment-friendly gardening. 

http://www.greengardener.co.uk/    

Green Gift List

 For weddings, anniversaries, birthdays.

http://www.thegreengiftlist.co.uk/  

Green Glass     

Recycled glass company.

http://www.greenglass.co.uk/       

Green Net   

Sustainability and ICT plus details of the World Court.

http://www.gn.apc.org/wcp     

Green Party   

Green community.    

http://www.greenpartyblogs.org.uk/ 

Green Party

Party politics, but not just about the environment.

http://www.greenparty.org.uk/      

Green People  

Organic toiletries.   

http://www.greenpeople.co.uk/   

Green Register 

Construction industry sustainable practice.

http://www.greenregister.org.uk

Green Shop

 Ethical DIY and other purchasing.    

http://www.greenshop.co.uk   

Green Space

  Helps public open space projects.  

http://www.green-space.org.uk/     

Green Spirit   

Mail order books.  

http://www.greenspirit.org.uk/ 

Green tv     

 Includes news bulletins - from a green perspective. 

http://www.green.tv.weekly/     

Greenfinder

 Information directory. 

http://www.greenfinder.co.uk/      

Greenpeace  

Environmental information and campaigning.

http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/      

Groundwork

 Landscaping schemes.

http://www.groundwork.org.uk/      

Guardian    

 The newspaper’s online pages. 

http://www.society.guardian.co.uk/    

Guerrilla Gardening

 Turning urban wasteland into wildlife oases. 

http://www.guerillagardening.org

Hansard

Daily report of parliamentary proceedings.

http://www.parliament.uk/       

Happiness and its Causes  

Multi-discipline, cross-sector international initiative to identify and promote personal and community well-being. 

http://www.happinessanditscauses.org/     

Happy Planet Index  

Which countries are happiest?

http://www.happyplanetindex.org/    

Harvest Help

Self sufficiency for rural Africa.  

http://www.harvesthelp.org/        

Henry Doubleday Research Association 

Home composting.  

http://www.hdra.org.uk/    

Help the Aged  

Undertakes disaster relief. 

http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/     

Henry George

Condensed edition of ‘Progress and Poverty’.  

http://www.henrygeorge.org/chp1.htm   

Hope Africa

Anglican programme of health and opportunity.  

http://www.hopeafrica.org.za/   

House Call

Free computer virus check. 

 http://www.housecall.trendmicro.com/   

Housemans

London’s premier radical bookshop

http://www.housemans.com/       

Hug

Ethically sourced t-shirts.

http://www.hug.co.uk/      

Human Futures Network

Sustainability courses and information.

http://www.humanfuturesnetwork.com/        

Human Scale Education   

 

http://www.hse.org.uk/     

Hybrid

More energy efficient vehicles.

http://www.hybrid.com      

I Buy Different

Sustainability for US teenagers.

http://www.ibuydifferent.org/   

I Love Frugal

Living simply.

http://www.ilovefreegle.org        

ICC

Promotes cycling. 

http://www.icc.org.uk/  

ICCR   

Interfaith group on corporate responsibility.

http://www.iccr.org/      

ICLEI

International local authority action.

http://www.iclei.org/   

Ideas and Development Agency   

 

http://www.idea.gov.uk/   

IFAW  

Opposition to whaling and other exploitation of wild animal life.   

 http://www.ifaw.org/

ILEA

Magazine on agriculture, ecology and community.

http://www.ilea.org/    

Indymedia   

 Independent community media.

http://www.indymedia.org/en/    

Indyvoter  

  Text activism.

http://www.indyvoter.org/       

Ink   

Collective distributing numerous periodicals about different aspects of sustainability.

http://www.ink.uk.com/    

Institute of Ecologist and Environmental Management 

 

http://www.ieem.org.uk/    

Interflush 

Environmental toilet company.

http://www.interflush.co.uk/       

International Forum on Globalisation   

 

http://www.ifg.org/        

International Health

 Exchange placement network.   

http://www.ihe.org.uk/  

International Institute for Environment and Development

 

http://www.iied.org/  

International Society for Ecology and Culture

 

http://www.isec.org.uk/    

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change  

 

http://www.ipcc.ch/        

Islamic Aid  

 

http://www.islamicaid.org.uk/      

Islamic Concern

Sustainability and faith. 

http://www.islamicconcern.com/  

Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environment Sciences

 

http://www.ifees.org/      

IT For Charities  

Computer recycling directory. 

http://www.itforcharities.co.uk/

J8 Summit

 Annual youth event that parallels the G8 Summits. 

http://www.j8summit.com 

J8 Summit

Annual youth event that parallels the G8 Summits. 

http://www.unicef.org.uk/youthvoice    

John Ray Initiative

Connects environment, science and Christianity

http://www.jrf.gov.uk/ 

Joseph Rowntree Foundation 

 Research and funding. Research and funding.

http://www.jri.org.uk      

JS and DP

  Ethical pensions, life insurance. 

http://www.jsandp.com/sri       

Jubilee Debt Campaign   

Merchandising

http://www.jubileetrading.com/  

Jubilee Debt Campaign USA 

 

http://www.jubileeusa.org/      

Jubilee Debt Campaign   UK   

 

http://www.jubileedebt.org.uk/ 

Just a Minute

Creating spiritual space. 

http://www.justaminute.org/    

Just Change

 Ethical tea / enterprise opportunity.

http://www.justchangeuk.org/      

Just for the Love of It

One person's mission to live without oil products for a year.

http://www.justfortheloveofit.org/      

Karma Banque

Strategic commercial boycotts.

http://www.karmabanque.com/  

King Combe

  Environmental study centre. 

http://www.kingcombe-centre.demon.co.uk/           

Kyoto

 Climate change policy proposal entailing the auction of greenhouse gas emission permits to energy companies 

http://www.kyoto2.org/     

Labour Behind the Label  

 Champions the rights of workers supplying High Street retailers.  

http://www.labourbehindthelabel.org        

Land Matters

Permaculture learning programmes and in practice. 

http://www.landmatters.org.uk/     

Laser Xchange

Charitable donations for your recycled cartridges. 

http://www.laserxcange.co.uk/   

Learning and Skills Council 

 

http://www.lsc.gov.uk/     

Left Field Co-op

 Facilitating political debate for festival-goers.

http://www.leftfield.coop/ 

Less Plastic Pledge

 Join others giving up five plastic products a month.

http://www.less-plastic-pledge.com      

Local Exchange Trading Systems 

 Local currencies.  

http://www.letslinkuk.net/         

Library at Bradford University

Sustainability’s online library. 

http://www.brad.ac.uk/library/elecinfo/bdsc.htm

Lift Share    

  Why not cut the cost of travel?

http://www.liftshare.com/       

Living Streets

Formerly the Pedestrians Association.

http://www.livingstreet.org.uk/    

Llandidloes

Green Fair         

http://www.lles.co.uk/greenfair    

Local Food 

 Issues, free email newsletter. 

http://www.localfood.org.uk/

Local Government Information Unit

  Links town twinning and international development. 

http://www.lgib.gov.uk/   

Local Green Links Local Green Links

 Advice on establishing local green business websites.

http://www.localgreenlinks.com/    

Local Strategic Partnerships

 Government guidance.  

http://www.neighbourhood.gov.uk/partnerships.asp     

Local Transport Plan

 Information.  

http://www.lttonline.co.uk/    

Local Works  

 Sustainable Communities Act. 

http://www.localworks.org     

Locata  

Who’s your MP? 

http://www.locata.co.uk/commons 

London 21 

  Local Agenda 21 umbrella in London.

http://www.london21.org/   

Lottery Funding    

 Search facility.    

http://www.lotteryfunding.org.uk/     

Love the Planet

 Ethical cosmetics.  

http://www.lovetheplanet.co.uk/   

Low Carbon Buildings

Grants available for domestic microgeneration using solar, heat pumps, bio, turbine or hydro. 

http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk

Low Carbon  Low Carbon  

 Links buildings, lifestyle and global warming. 

http://www.lowcarbon.co.uk/   

Low Impact   

 Sustainable building and practical planet friendly courses. Free downloadable factsheets. 

http://www.lowimpact.org  

Mailing Preference Service      

Cut junk mail, phone 0845 703499.

http://www.mpsonline.org.uk       

Make Poverty History

Coalition of third world / sector organisations

http://www.makepovertyhistory.com/   

Make Trade Fair

 International trade rules must change. 

http://www.maketradefair.com/      

Make Votes Count    

Voter representation

http://www.makemyvotecount.org.uk/      

Make Your Mark

Grant aid to help regenerate rural economies.

http://www.makeyourmark.org.uk  

Manchester’s Waste Works    

Education facility based at the Co-op’s city recycling centre. 

http://www.co-operative.co.uk/wasteworks           

Map: Human Impact on the Sea 

  Impact of humans on the sea – eco systems are threatened in 40% of the world’s oceans. 

http://environment.newscientist.com/article/dn13326        

Map: Your Local Environment

   Just how good is your local environment? 

http://www.earth.google.com/    

Marine Conservation Society    

 

http://www.mcsuk.org       

Mark Thomas Comedy Product  

 Political comment and comedy. 

http://www.mtcp.co.uk/

Marks & Spencer Ethical investment.  

 

http://www.marksandspencer.com/ethical  

Mass Balance

 Resource flows – setting targets, increasing efficiency, etc.

http://www.massbalance.org/  

Mast Sanity  

Phone mast information and action. 

http://www.mastsanity.org/ 

Meanwhile  

Community use of disused premises and land.

http://www.meanwhile.org.uk 

Medact

 Health professionals for social justice and peace

http://www.medact.org/

Medecins Sans Frontieres 

 

http://www.uk.msf.org  

Merlin

 Medical aid in disaster areas.

http://www.merlin.org.uk/      

Ministry for Peace

Campaign for a national Minister of Peace.

http://www.ministryforpeace.org/       

Momentum Planet

 Magazine for the self propelled

http://www.momentumplanet.ca/   

Monetary Matters

Banks’ influence in politics. 

http://www.monetary.org/lostscienceofmoney   

Money Masters

 Banks’ influence in politics.

http://www.themoneymasters.com/   

Money Reform Party

Campaign against privatised money supply.  

http://www.moneyreformparty.org.uk      

Money reform  

 

http://www.moneymyth.org.uk     

Montagne Jeunesse

Natural toiletries made using renewable energy

http://www.montagnejeunesse.co.uk/   

Mother

Holistic parenting.

http://www.themother-magazine.co.uk/    

Movement for Compassionate Living 

 Links sustainability and sentience

http://www.mclveganway.org.uk   

Multifaith

UK faiths directory. 

http://www.multifaithnet.org/  

Mutual State 

 New Economics Foundation: publication.

http://www.themutualstate.org/  

My Footprint

 How much land do you need to support your lifestyle? 

http://www.myfootprint.org

MyBank

 Microfinance for young people in the UK.

http://www.mybank.org   

MySpace  

Young people’s network

http://www.myspace.com/greenagers   

Nag

Provides monthly reminders of your personal climate change responsibilities.

http://www.thenag.org.uk/       

National Association for Voluntary and Community Action

Formerly the National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service.  

http://www.navca.org.uk 

National Centre for Volunteering

 

http://www.volunteering.org.uk/    

National Council for Voluntary Organisations 

 

http://www.ncvo.org.uk/    

National emergency

Government planning / resilience guidance.   

http://www.co-ordination.gov.uk/nscwip/goinstayintunein.aspx    

National Environment Research Council

Includes overview on responding to global unsustainability.  Many publications are suitable for schools.

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/  

National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners   

 

http://www.nsalg.demon.co.uk/      

National Wildflower Centre 

 

http://www.nwc.org.uk/ 

Natural Collection      

Green mail order.   

http://www.naturalcollection.com/  

Natural Death

 Environmentally friendly burials.

http://www.naturaldeath.org.uk/   

Natural England

 

http://www.naturalenglandorg.uk/    

Natural Step

Framework for change.

http://www.naturalstep.org.uk   

Nature Save

Ethical home and contents insurance. 

http://www.naturesave.co.uk

Nature Watch Foundation 

 

http://www.naturewatch.org/  

Negotiate Peace   

  Urging negotiation on Iran.

http://www.negotiate-peace.org  

Neighbourhood Initiatives Foundation  

 

http://www.nif.co.uk/   

Network for Climate Action

Climate change campaign. 

http://www.networkforclimateaction.org.uk    

New Consumer

 Green buying.  

http://www.newconsumer.org  

New Dream   

US centre working to mainstream sustainability.

http://www.newdream.org/    

New Economics Foundation  

 

http://www.neweconomics.org.uk/ 

New Economics Foundation   

 Safeguarding local economies.

http://www.pluggingtheleaks.org/      

New Economics Foundation   

  Time banking.

http://www.timebanks.co.uk/

New Statesman

 Weekly news magazine.

http://www.newstatesman.com/      

New Urbanism

 How to create sustainable communities

http://www.newurbanism.org  

Nine Carrots

Energy efficiency help for businesses. 

http://9carrots.org

No More Breast Cancer

 Questions chemical causes / cover-ups.

http://www.nomorebreastcancer.org.uk/      

No Sweat     

 Supporting sweatshop / labour issues worldwide

http://www.nosweat.org.uk/     

No Widening M1

 Campaign against M1 motorway. 

http://www.nowideningm1.org.uk/ 

Not Stupid

More on the issues raised in 'Age of Stupid.'

http://www.notstupid.com/  

Nottingham Declaration 

 Launched during autumn 2000, the website was relaunched in 2008.  It’s now become a living, continually undated, site including current climate change information and material produced specifically for local authority members and officers.

http://www.nottinghamdeclaration.org/   

NRF

Recycled products database.

http://www.nrf.org.uk/    

Old Builders

 Grow your own buildings. 

http://www.oldbuilders.com/    

One Green Earth    

Climate change and sustainability. 

http://www.onegreenearth.com/      

One Planet Living  

Quality of Life and eco footprinting. 

http://www.oneplanetliving.org/    

One Village

 Ethical shopping.    

http://www.onevillage.org/        

One World Action

 Human rights and democracy. 

http://www.oneworldaction.org/     

One World Trust

Seeks solutions to global problems.

http://www.oneworldtrust.org/ 

One World Week

  Annual week of poverty profile-raising. 

http://www.oneworldweek.org/       

One World   

 Global issues from third world perspective.   

http://www.oneworld.org/panos/     

One World   

 Serves 1,600 poverty & human rights organisations.   

http://www.oneworld.net/  

One Young World 

Brings together young people trying to bring about the necessary lifestyle changes. 

http://www.oneyoungworld.com/      

Ooffoo

Online community swapping knowledge, tips, ideas.   

http://www.ooffoo.com   

Open University  

Renewable energy newsletter. 

http://www.eeru.open.ac.uk/netta   

Operation Noah 

 Christian campaign focusing on climate change.

http://www.operationnoah.org 

Orang-utan Foundation International  

 

http://www.orangutan.org.uk/    

Order of the Cross 

Global fellowship linking peace, sentience, mystic. 

http://www.orderofthecross.org/    

Organic Catalogue  

 Recycled plastic cloches, solar garden lamps etc. 

http://www.organiccatalogue.com/    

Organic Food Fairs

Creativity – food fairs organisation.

http://www.organicfoodfairs.co.uk/    

Organic Holidays

Places to stay in the UK and Ireland.  

http://www.organicholidays.co.uk/   

Organic Plants

 Plants and seedlings.

http://www.organicplants.co.uk/ 

Our Partnership  

Supports public-third sector partnerships.

http://www.ourpartnership.org.uk/       

Our World Our

Pro-democracy lobby seeking the restoration of constitution and accountability in British democracy. 

http://www.owos.info/

http://www.ourworldoursay.org/ 

Oxfam   

Third world concerns. 

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/    

Oxfam

 Youth.

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/generationwhy.org          

Oxford Inspires     

Annual events in the city’s Planet Earth season. 

http://www.oxfordinspires.org./   

Parkers  

   Find out your car’s carbon footprint.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/advice/Footprintcalc.aspx 

Passion for the Planet

Environmental information and campaigning radio. 

http://www.passionfortheplanet.com/   

Peace Child International

 Network supporting UN youth agencies. 

http://www.peacechild.org/   

Peace Not War

  Anti-war music. 

http://www.peace-not-war.org/      

Peace One Day

 UN backed initiative for 21 September.

http://www.peaceoneday.org/    

Peak Oil  

 

http://www.peakoil.net/

People and Planet   

World poverty, environments and human rights.

http://www.peopleandplanet.org/ 

People Tree

 Ethical clothing company / fashion  

http://www.ptree.co.uk/

http://www.peopletree.co.uk/   

Permaculture

 

http://www.permaculture.co.uk/ 

Permaculture Activist  

 

http://www.permacultureactivist.net/  

Pesticides Campaign

Health and environmental concerns

http://www.pesticidescampaign.co.uk/       

Petition Site

Online petitions.    

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/    

Phone Coop

 Ethical phone service.

http://www.thephonecoop   

Plane Stupid

Anti-airport expansion and cheap flights.

http://www.planestupid.com/   

Planet Organic

 London based food chain. 

http://www.planetorganic.com   

Planetary Voices

  Internet radio – environment, peace, human rights.  

http://www.planetaryvoices.org.uk/         

Plantlife      

 Plant conservation charity. 

 http://www.plantlife.org.uk/       

Plants for a Future 

 Permaculture and environment.

http://www.pfaf.org/ 

Plastic Bag Free   

 Carrier bags and the environment.  

http://www.plasticbagfree.com/     

Platform London   

  Creative democratic engagement.

http://www.platformlondon.org/    

Pledges    

  Set up pledges and sign other peoples. 

http://www.pledges.com/    

Plunkett 

Free information on setting up community owned shops, supported by a network of regional advisers. 

http://www.plunkett.co.uk   

Plusbus Plusbus

Cheap bus travel for rail users. 

http://www.plusbus.info/   

Population Concern  

International population issues.

http://www.populationconcern.org.uk/    

Positive Network

   Sustainability – projects, tips, resources, eco-skills, newsletter.

http://www.thepositivenetwork.co.uk   

Positive News 

 Members club – videos, words, music, pictures, friends, virtual backpack, web space, market stall. 

http://www.mypositivenews.com/     

Power Switch

Sustainable energy.   

http://www.powerswitch.org/ 

Poznet

Online shopping that supports small scale producers.

http://www.poznet.co.uk/       

Practical Action    

 

http://www.practicalaction.org     

Present Aid    

Mail order with a difference – items go abroad.

http://www.presentaid.org/     

Pro Wind Alliance   

 

http://prowa.org.uk   

Prosperity  

Capital’s dependence on growth through debt.  Prosperity is the Bromsgrove Group's quarterly newsletter.  

http://www.prosperity.uk.com      

Prove and Improve

How to show your organisation’s sustainability impacts.

http://www.proveandimprove.org/    

Puppet State  

 Entertainment resource with a message.

http://www.puppetstate.com/     

Pureh 20

 Filtered tap water, an alternative to bottled Filtered tap water, an alternative to bottled.

http://www.pureh20.co.uk/          

Put People First   

 Includes the third world campaign's policy statement.

http://www.putpeoplefirst.org.uk       

Quakers   

 Sustainability and faith.  

http://www.quakergreenaction.org.uk/  

Rainforest Alliance

  Sustainable farming practices and environmentally friendly fair wages.

http://www.rainforest-alliance.org      

Rainforest Concern  

Ecuador and Columbia conservation.    

http://www.rainforestconcern.org/  

Rainforest Foundation

 Aims to protect a million square kilometres of rainforest around the world.

http://www.rainforestfoundationuk.org   

Ramblers 

   The Ramblers Association campaigns for walkers as well as organising walks. 

http://www.ramblers.org.uk/  

Rathbone Greenbank Investments      

 

http://www.rathbonegreenbank.com/    

Real Food

Dietary reform – free food fairs and support. 

http://www.realfood.org.uk/     

Real Nappy

Cloth nappy supply / cleaning alternative to disposables.

http://www.realnappy.com        

Really Wild Flowers

 Native plants, seeds, bulbs.

http://www.reallywildflowers.co.uk/   

Reclaim Democracy 

 Citizen v corporate rights.

http://www.recalimdemocracy.org/   

Recycle More   

Directory.  

http://www.recycle-more.com/   

Recycle Now  

  Recycling news and advice, textile directory.

http://www.recyclenow.com/         

Red Nose Day   

 BBC website.

http://www.rednoseday.com/   

Refugee Action

 Countering disinformation on UK refugees. 

http://www.refugee-action.org.uk  

Regional Coordinating Unit   

Funding and support network.

http://www.rcu.gov.uk/     

Remanufacturing

 Reconditioning products not recycling them.  

http://www.remanufacturing.org.uk/ 

Renewables Advisory Board  

 Advises Government on the issues, and on the implications of policy proposals. 

http://www.renewables-advisory-board.org.uk/%20.        

Resist

Corporate v citizen power. 

http://www.resist.org.uk/    

Resonance FM

 Sustainability content online radio station

http://www.resonancefm.com/   

Resources for Life  

 Living sustainably. 

http://www.resourcesforlife.com/      

Respect Coalition

Trade union and environment political party.  

http://www.respectcoalition.org/    

Respect for Animals

Sentience issues.       

http://www.respectforanimals.org/      

Respecteuripe

Equal legal rights for citizens and corporations. 

http://www.respecteuripe.com/      

Responsible Travel

 Ethical tourism.  

http://www.responsibletravel.com/       

Right to Roam

  Information and maps.

http://www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk/       

Rising Tide  

 Grassroots response to climate change causes.

http://www.risingtide.org.uk/      

River League

   Ethical tourism.  

http://www.riverleague.ca/      

Road Block  Campaign

Campaign against road building and the environmental and social damage this brings.

http://www.roadblock.org.uk/       

Roars Not Whispers

Young activists for lifestyle change. 

http://www.rnw.org.uk  

Rootstock  

 National network of co-operatives.   

http://www.rootstock.org.uk     

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 

 

http://www.rspo.org    

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents   

 

http://www.rospa.com/      

Save Our Valley

 Local anti nuclear power campaign.   

http://www.save-our-valley.co.uk       

Save Our World 

 Sustainability. 

http://www.save-our-world.net/  

Save the Children  

Third world concerns

http://www.savethechildren.org/

Save the Manatee  

Conservation of the marine species.

http://www.savethemanatee.org/ 

Save the Whales Again  

Whaleman Foundation.  

http://www.savethewhalesagain.com

SCC3 

 Sustainability for Citizens and Communities.  

http://www.scc3.org.uk     

Schnews

The news ignored by mainstream media

http://www.schnews.org.uk/         

School Food Trust 

 Healthy food in school

http://www.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk       

Schumacher College

 International centre for ecological studies based in Totnes, Devon. 

http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk        

Schumacher Institute

Sustainability think tank and research unit. 

http://www.schumacherinstitute.org.uk

Schumacher Society

 

http://www.schumacher.org.uk/   

Schumacher Society 

 Works in USA to link people, land and community through local economics

http://www.smallisbeautiful.org    

Scientists for Global Responsibility 

 

http://www.sgr.org.uk/    

Scottish Natural Heritage      

 

http://www.snh.org.uk/     

Scotts Wild Flowers

  Native plant seeds, peat free compost etc.

http://www.scottswildflowers.co.uk/   

Sea Shepherd  

Environmental direct action at sea.   

http://www.seashepherd.org/        

Seat 61  

Booking service for travelling abroad by train, bus and boat. 

http://www.seat61.com/     

Seedy Sunday

Seed swapping, local growing, biodiversity.

http://www.seedysunday.org/ 

Segal Self Build      

Sustainable building

http://www.segalselfbuild.co.uk/        

Self Sufficent-ish

A forum where over 40,000 people a week share practical tips on greener living and demonstrate how we can all find a compromise between urban living and rural idyll.  The site has led to the publication of The Self Sufficient-ish Bible: an Eco-living Guide for the 21st Century.

http://www.selfsufficientish.com/  

Sight Savers International 

 Saving sight in the third world.  

http://www.sightsavers.org.uk/    

Simple Living   

 

http://www.simpleliving.net        

Simply Garden Furniture  

 Includes a useful composting guide.

http://www.simplygardenfurniture.co.uk/Article/the-composting-resource 

Simpol

 Bottom up global action on global problems. 

http://www.simpol.org/     

Sita Trust  

Biodiversity funding.

http://www.sitatrust.org.uk/    

Six Billion Ways 

 The 2009 poverty relief conference brought together 1,500 people. 

http://www.sixbillionways.org.uk

Slow Food

 Resisting fast food.

http://www.slowfood.com    

Slug Rings  

Eliminate garden pesticides.

http://www.slugrings.co.uk 

Small Houses Society 

  Downshifting.

http://www.smallhousesociety.org/      

Smart Moves

 Car sharing

http://www.smartmoves.co.uk/       

Smartest Energy  

Energy issues and help

http://www.smartestenergy.com/     

Socialist Environment and Resources Association        

 

http://www.serauk.org.uk/   

Soil Association  

Organic growing organisation.

http://www.soilassociation.org/    

Soil Association

 Directory.   

http://www.whyorganic.org/         

Solar Sense 

Energy systems.

http://www.solarsense-uk.com       

Spanglefish   

 Self sufficiency magazine.

http://www.spanglefish.com/  

Sparse 

 England’s most rural authorities. 

http://www.sparse.gov.uk/  

Spiral Seed

 Permaculture, forest gardening, etc.

http://www.spiralseed.co.uk/   

Splodge Publishing  

Children’s books.     

http://www.splodgepublishing.com     

Springwatch / Autumnwatch 

   More information about the items covered in the seasonal BBC2 nature series. 

http://www.bbc.co/springwatch   

Staffs

  International research on non-motorised transport. 

http://www.staffs.ac.uk/     

Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future  

  Promotes the UN’s commitment to advance sustainable development.     

http://www.stakeholderforum.org/   

Stand Against Poverty

Global student network

http://www.standagainstpoverty.org

Stop Esso 

 Action against climate change.

http://www.stopesso.com/war        

Stop Heathrow Expansion

National and local opposition to the third runway.   

http://www.stopheathrow-expansion.org.uk          

Local anti nuclear power campaign     

Local anti nuclear power campaign.  

http://www.stophinckley.org

Stop the War Coalition

 

http://www.stopwar.org.uk/         

Stop Urban 4x4s   

 Transport campaigning. 

http://www.stopurban4x4s.org.uk/   

Strawbale Building Association

 Sustainable building.

http://www.strawbalebuildingassociation.org.uk/    

Strawbale Futures     

  Sustainable building  

http://www.strawbalefutures.org.uk/   

Surfers Against Sewage   

 

http://www.sas.org.uk/  

Survival International

  Tribal peoples

http://www.survival-international.org/     

Sustain     

 Alliance for better food and farming.

http://www.sustain.org/ 

Sustainability Works

 Practical sustainability.    

http://www.sustainabilityworks.org.uk/     

Sustainable Development International

News service.

http://www.sustdev.org/    

Sustainable Economics

Newsletter.  

http://www.sustecweb.co.uk         

Sustrans  

School cycle routes advice and links. 

http://www.saferoutestoschools.org.uk/  

Sustrans   

  National cycle network

http://www.sustrans.org.uk/     

Switch to Juice   

Green electricity and gas suppliers. 

http://www.switchtojuice.com/   

Teacher Net  

 School age sustainability education.

http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/sustainableschools    

Terramar  

100% organic fair trade clothing.   

http://www.terramar.co.uk/         

Tescopoly      

Support for local economy.

http://www.tescopoly.org/     

Textile Recycling for Aid and Int Development  

 

http://www.traid.org.uk/

Think Fairtrade

Ethical purchasing catalogue. 

http://www.thinkfairtrade.com/  

Third Sector

Magazine for community and voluntary groups.  

http://www.thirdsector.co/         

Tikkun

Sustainability and faith. 

http://www.tikkun.org/     

Tobin Tax  

  Ending international currency speculation 

http://www.tobintax.org.uk/        

Tools for Self Reliance 

Collects and repairs old hand tools for despatch to Africa.

http://www.toolsforselfreliance.org.uk     

Tourism Concern

  Ethical travel.

http://www.tourismconcern.org.uk/       

Trade Justice Movement

 Tackling poverty’s root causes.

http://www.tjm.org.uk/

http://www.tradejusticemovement.org.uk/    

Traidcraft

 Equal trade justice for the poor. 

http://www.traidcraft.org.uk/   

Traidcraft

 Equal trade justice for the poor. 

http://www.traidcraftinteractive.com/   

Transition Network         

 

http://www.transitionnetwork.org     

Transport Direct     

Government green journey planner.   

http://www.transportdirect.info/ 

Travel Calculator

  Journey options. 

http://www.travelcalculator.org/           

Travel Foundation  

Sustainable tourism. 

http://www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk      

Traveline

  Public transport timetable information.

http://www.traveline.org.uk 

Tree Aid   

Promoting the part trees can play in poverty relief.

http://www.treeaid.org.uk     

Tree for All  

 Woodland Trust children’s tree project.

http://www.treeforall.org.uk/   

Trees for Cities 

Greening urban places.  

http://www.treesforcities.org  

Trees for Life  Restoring the Caledonian forest.

 

http://www.treesforlife.org.uk/ 

Trident Campaign 

 Action against UK nuclear weapons.      

http://www.bigtridentdebate.org.uk/  

Tridos Bank 

Ethical investment.

http://www.tridos.co.uk/      

Tumbleweed Houses  

Downshifting

http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/       

U8 Development

Global student network.

http://www.u8development.com       

UK Centre for Living Food 

formerly Moving Beyond Organic

http://www.livingfoods.co.uk       

UK Climate Information 

 The most comprehensive package of climate change information in the UK.

http://www.ukcip.org.uk/

UK Social Investment Forum    

 

http://www.uksif.org      

UK Youth Parliament  

Democratic forum for young people.

http://www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk       

 

UK-ISES   

International open day for eco-technologies. 

http://www.uk-ises.co.uk          

UN Commission on Sustainable Development

 

http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/     

UN Department for Disarmament Affairs    

 

http://www.un.org.Depts/dda/index.html     

UN Environment and Development Forum    

 

http://www.unedforum.org/          

UN Environment Programme  

 

http://www.unep.org/paint4planet       

UN Volunteering 

 

http://www.unv.org/   

UN World Environment Day    

 

http://www.unep.org/wed    

Undercurrents

Independent news service. 

http://www.undercurrents.org/  

Unit-e

Energy provider.   

http://www.unit-e.co.uk/  

United Nations Association    

Third sector local branch based organisation supporting the UN.

http://www.una-uk.org/  

United Nations    

 

http://www.un.org/     

Urban Forum

Supports local third sector work.  Very practical assistance can be found in the Insights zone, which contains case studies, submitted by Urban Forum members and can be a great help to other members.  In turn you can send in any project reports you feel may be of benefit to those working elsewhere.

http://www.urbanforum.org.uk  

Values Education Programme  

 

http://www.livingvalues.net/      

Vega  

Vega Research.  Green dietary, agricultural and economic research.   

http://www.vegaresearch.org/       

Vegan Society

 Promotes meat free as kinder and sustainable. 

http://www.vegansociety.com/    

Vegan Village

Sustainability and dietary reform.  

http://www.veganvillage.co.uk/     

Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation

 Diet science.

http://www.vegetarian.org.uk/   

Vegfam

Aid organisation whose programmes avoid the use of animal origin foods.

http://www.vegfamcharity.org.uk/       

Veggievision

Internet tv station.  

http://www.veggievision.co.uk/    

Vehicles

Government advice on cars’ green ratings. 

http://www.vca.gov.uk/     

Verdant  

US anti-consumerism. 

http://www.verdant.net/ 

Village Roots

 Organic wines, beers, ciders, spirits, juices, oils. 

http://www.vintageroots.co.uk/     

Village Service Trust 

 

http://www.villageservicetrust.org.uk/     

VITW   

 Links human rights, environment, social justice. 

http://www.vitw.org/   

Voice of the Listener and Viewer  

 

http://www.vlv.org.uk/ 

Voluntary Carbon Standard   

 

http://www.v-c-s.org/      

Voluntary Service Overseas  

 

http://www.vso.org.uk/  

Volunteering Direct  

 Bringing together the wide range of volunteering opportunities available wherever you live.  

http://www.volunteeringdirect.give.uk/     

War on Want  

  Third world concerns. 

http://www.waronwant.org/   

Wastewatch  

Composting and waste information.  

http://www.wastewatch.org.uk/  

Water Aid

Every 17 seconds a child in the developing world dies from a water related disease.

http://www.wateraid.org/ 

Water Wise

 Decreasing UK water consumption.    

http://www.waterwise.org.uk/

Waterways Trust   

 

http://www.thewaterwaystrust.org.uk/   

Way to Go    

 Integrated transport.

http://www.waytogo.com/   

We Love Local

  Find your local retailers and services

http://www.welovelocal.com/    

Web of Hope 

 Pioneering sustainability best practice.    

http://www.thewebofhope.com/       

Wedge Card  

  Loyalty card usable in local stores. 

http://www.wedgecard.co.uk/    

Welsh College of Horticulture

 Courses in organic growing. 

http://www.wcoh.ac.uk/ 

Welsh Local Government Association   

 

http://www.wlga.gov.uk/    

West Mill     

  Chance to share in the ownership of a wind farm.  

http://www.westmill.coop/     

Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society 

 

http://www.wdcs.org.uk/    

Whales Revenge

  Petition to stop whaling in the southern seas.

http://www.whalesrevenge.com/   

Wiggley Wigglers  

  Composters. 

http://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk/  

Wikipedia: peak oil   

 Look at other sustainability related entries too.   

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak-oil      

Wild About Gardens

Wildlife gardening. 

http://www.wildaboutgardens.org/ 

Wildberrys  

 Sustainability organisations directory.

http://www.wildberrys.org.uk/ 

Wildlife Trusts  

 

http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/  

Wildscreen

 Natural world projects

http://www.wildscreen.org.uk/  

Womankind Worldwide  

  Supports women’s issues in poor countries. 

http://www.womankind.org.uk/ 

Women’s Environmental Network   

 

http://www.wen.org.uk/     

Woodland Trust 

 Sustainability, forests and trees. 

http://www.woodland-trust.org/  

Work for Climate Action

 Direct action handbook.

http://www.workforclimateaction.org.uk/toolkit     

World Animal Day 

  Supports annual day of action on 4 October

http://www.worldanimalday.org.uk          

World Bank 

 

http://www.worldbank.org/          

World Business Council for Sustainable Development

 

http://www.wbcsd.org/   

World Car Free

Alternative transport modes.  

http://www.worldcarfree.net   

World Development Movement

Third world concerns.

http://www.wdm.org.uk/     

World Fair Trade Day

Annual day promoting fair trade. 

http://www.worldfairtradeday.org    

World Future Council

 How to address long term trends today. 

http://www.worldfuturecouncil.org     

World Goodwill 

Creativity from disillusionment.

http://www.worldgoodwill.org/      

World Music   

2 albums from Oxfam and Amnesty. 

http://www.worldmusic.net/  

World Spirit 

  Mail order DVDs, CDs, posters, cards, books.

http://www.worldspirit.org.uk/     

World Summit, Johannesburg

 Updates on decisions.  

http://www.earthsummit2002.org/    

World Volunteer

 Worldwide volunteering, including details of International Volunteer Day.  

http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/    

World Wide Fund for Nature 

Sustainable production and consumption data.

http://sites.wwflearning.co.uk/scpnet/     

World Wide Fund for Nature   

Educational materials for schools and local government.

http://www.wwf.org.uk/  

Worn Again 

Clothes made from recycled fabrics. 

http://www.wornagain.co.uk/  

Wrap

  Creates markets for recycled goods.

http://www.wrap.org.uk/   

Wye Vale

  Grow your own. 

http://www.wyevale.co      

Xenodiaries 

 Sentience issues.  

http://www.xenodiaries.org/       

Year of Microcredit    

 

http://www.yearofmicrocredit.org/         

Yes 2 WindYes 2 Wind

Sustainable energy generation. 

http://www.yes2wind.com/      

Young Greens Young Greens 

  Green politics.

http://www.younggreens.org.uk/