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EABEC has compiled the following list of useful websites. We are currently working on a more usable format. If you come across any links that you think may be of use to EABEC and its members please pass them on by emailing eabec@uea.ac.uk
Environmental fora and waste minimisation clubs in East Anglia
Basildon's Green Business Forum
A group promoting environmental awareness and best practice around Basildon. Contact Keith Smith, Environmental Business Consultant, at Basildon District Council.
T [01268 294294] or visit their website by clicking here
Essex Waste Minimisation Club
Cross-sectoral Waste Minimisation Club offering site surveys by environmental consultants, seminars and training workshops. Open to new members. Contact Steve Bewers at the Environment Agency.
T [01473 727 712]
Fenland Waste Min. Club / Business for Sustainability Network
A new waste minimisation club established for businesses within Fenland District. Contact either David Cooper, Fenland District Council's Local Agenda 21 Officer or John Dorrington of BRT Bearings.
T [01354 684 321] or [01945 464 097]
Mini Scrapbox
A scrapstore is a generic name for about 100 non-profit organisations throughout the UK. Paid and unpaid workers visit businesses to collect the identified, donated rubbish free of charge. Scrapstores don't recycle they reuse. Contact Jim Elliot -Broadland District Council who can visit your business to identify materials (that could be reused for art, craft, media studies) and organise suitable collection times.
T [01603 873 128]
Norfolk Energy Forum
Norfolk Energy forum offer a programme of informative seminars. Contact Peter Coward.
T [01603 282 464]
Suffolk Waste Minimisation Partnership
The partnership held series of introductory events in February 1999 to launch a waste minimisation club for Suffolk. Contact Eabec for information
T [01603 593 215]
F [01603 507 719]
E [eabec@uea.ac.uk]
Health, safety and environment groups in East Anglia
Food Industries Safety & Health Network (FISHNet)
A network of health and safety professionals working in the food industry in East Anglia. It has been developed as part of a national HSE initiative.
W [www.east-anglian-fishnet.org.uk]
Mid Anglian Environment, Safety & Health Group (MESH)
Local health, safety & environment group promoting good standards in the workplace. Suffolk based. Monthly seminars.
E [julie.davenport@btinternet.com]
W [www.roundwindow.com/mesh]
Suffolk SAFE
SAFE (Safety in Agriculture, Forestry & the Environment) hold 3-4 meetings annually, updating interested parties on safety issues in agriculture and related industries. Contact the Secretary, Peter Hooper.
T [01473 685 968]
Waveney Area Safety & Environment Group (WASEG)
WASEG hold health, safety & the environment seminars throughout the year. Contact Dianne Shepherd.
T [01502 476 200]
West Norfolk Safety Advisory Group
Eight seminars annually on occupational health & safety. Contact Robert Wise at Fosters Refrigeration.
T [01553 698 268]
Norwich & District Safety Group
Monthly seminar series on health & safety issues. Contact Zita Denmark at Jarrold Printing.
T [01603 660 211 ]
St Edmundsbury Green Business Forum & Waste Min. Club
The Green Business Forum publishes a newsletter and hosts a series of seminars. Forum members located in St Edmundsbury District are eligible to join the group's Waste Minimisation Club. The Club is supported by the Environment Agency and ETBPP and costs just £3-4/session. Membership details are available from Peter Gudde, Environmental Management Officer, at St Edmundsbury Borough Council.
T [01284 757 042]
E [peter.gudde@burybo.stedsbc.gov.uk]
Environmental resources on the web
British Standards Institute
Includes BSI's ISO 14001 resources and information.
W [www.bsi.org.uk]
CCTA Government Information Service
Includes a search facility for locating central and local government information held on the web.
W [www.open.gov.uk]
Current Consultation Papers
Full text available for these environmental documents from DETR's web site.
W [www.detr.gov.uk/consult.htm]
East of England Energy Group
The East of England Energy Group provides a platform to enable energy companies to work together to stimulate sector growth. It hopes - and indeed expects - to forge strong links between the traditional offshore companies and those involved in developing renewable energy projects.
W [www.eeegr.com]
Edie
The Environmental Data Interactive Exchange.
W [www.edie.net]
EEDA
The main website of the East of England Development Agency, whose purpose is to improve the prosperity of the region, focusing on economic development, regeneration, business, skills and the creation of opportunities for everyone in the East of England.
W [www.eeda.org.uk]
Environment Agency
Background to the Agency, services and news. Includes facility to search national and local news releases and guidance on UK legislation.
W [www.environment-agency.gov.uk]
Environmental Data Services
First rate services include an on-line directory of environmental consultants, extracts from ENDS Report, latest vacancies and contracts.
W [www.ends.co.uk]
Envirolink
An environmental helpsite for businesses in East Anglia provided by Business Link.
W [www.envirolinkuk.org]
Envirosearch
A Stationery Office site providing numerous links to other environmental sites and a search engine for your own queries.
W [www.envirosearch.com]
ESA
The website of the Environmental Services Association.
W [www.esauk.org]
ETSU
Home site of the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme. Publication lists for energy efficiency case studies.
W [www.etsu.com]
European Environmental Law Homepage
Full text of Treaties, Directives, Regulations, Council Decisions, text of cases and a good links page.
W [www.eel.nl]
European IPPC Exchange
Best Available Technique (BAT) recommendations for EC Directive on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC). Full draft documents for some industries available.
W [eippcb.jrc.es]
Federation of Small Businesses
The main website of the Federation of Small Businesses - billing itself as the UK's leading political lobby group for small businesses.
W [www.fsb.org.uk]
Green Channel
News, policy, initiatives, campaigns, links etc.
W [www.greenchannel.com]
Greening Government Website
DETR's site includes many services including access to Consultation Papers and information on sustainable waste management.
W [www.detr.gov.uk]
Information for Industry
Outline of IFI environmental publications, jobs, contracts and directory of environmental consultants.
W [www.ifi.co.uk]
IEMA
The website of the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment
W [www.iem.org.uk]
Official Documents
Site providing access to Stationery Office publications and other official documents. Includes Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments, White Papers etc.
W [www.official-documents.co.uk]
Planning Policy Guidance
A list of all Planning Policy Guidance notes and related documents as supplied by DETR.
W [www.databases.detr.gov.uk/planning/npp]
Resource Not Waste
Excellent, ground-breaking website managed by Norfolk County Council, delivering a bewildering range of waste-oriented resources.
W [www.resource-not-waste.co.uk]
Small Business Service
This DTI-based website features an extensive range of information various aspects of starting and running small businesses.
W [www.businessadviceonline.org]
The Stationery Office
The quickest route to all new Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments etc. Reproduced in full on this site.
W [www.hmso.gov.uk]
United Kingdom Parliament
Latest news on debates, publications and passage of bills.
W [www.parliament.uk]
Waste Book
Comprehensive on-line directory of recyclers and reprocessors. Many materials covered and easy to use. Definitely worth a look.
W [www.recycle.mcmail.com]
World Resources Foundation
A wealth of articles upon sustainable waste management. Many links to other environmental sites.
W [www.wrfound.org.uk]
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