Below you’ll find a list of links to external pages providing information, advice and resources on various environmental management and sustainability issues.
- General
- Environmental Management Systems Accreditation
- Energy and Green Electricity
- Combined Heat and Power Systems
- Waste and Recycling
- Water
- Transport
- Purchasing
- Schools/6th Form Specific
General
Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) - membership organisation for Further and Higher Education institutions, the EAUC aims to integrate sustainability and environmental management into colleges and universities in the UK and further afield.
Carbon Trust - an independent company funded by the Government to help businesses and the public sector save energy and reduce carbon emissions. Offers free tailored support, audit services, publications, training events and has a useful website.
Energy Saving Trust - non-profit organisation, funded by government and the private sector. Works with households, business and the public sector to achieve the sustainable use of energy and cut carbon dioxide emissions.
Higher Education Environmental Performance Improvement (HEEPI) - HEEPI provides useful case studies and briefing documents about environmental performance improvement in the Higher Education Sector.
Resource Management in the Education Sector - a recent report produced by WasteWatch with the latest research into environmental performance in schools and Further and Higher Education Institutions.
Student Environmental Network - a searchable, archived group mailing list for students, student officers, and staff interested in making Higher Education a greener industry.
London 21 Sustainability Network - promotes, supports and networks community-based initiatives for a greener, healthier, and more sustainable Greater London, including universities.
Ethics & Environmental Student Resource Network - This website set up by Loughborough P&P allows all of those involved in student ethical and environmental groups to learn from each other, use each others’ ideas, share resources and help each other succeed.
Higher Education Estates - this network of Directors of Estates details current initiatives and gives profiles of partners. Offers resources such as advice, publications, training, discussion group and a newsletter.
EUROPA - European Union environmental legislation.
Hiring an environmental manager - A Practical Guide - a useful step-by-step guide which you can download in full from the EAUC website.
Environmental Virtual Campus - A great resource hosted by HEEPI, take a tour of this virtual campus and find useful information on minimising environmental impacts.
University Leaders for a Sustainable Future - The US equivalent of the EAUC.
Campus Consortium for Environmental Excellence - Another US equivalent to EAUC with useful toolkits, posters and briefings.
The Government’s Sustainable Development Unit - reports on sustainable development across the Goverment and the UK.
The Sustainable Development Commission - the Government’s independent watchdog on sustainable development.
Environmental Management Systems Accredidation
International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) - The EU’s EMAS site with loads of useful info, FAQ and resources.
EcoCampus - EcoCampus is a national Environmental Management System (EMS) and award scheme for the higher education sector.
BREEAM - BRE’s Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) is used throughout the UK to assess the environmental performance of both new and existing buildings.
Energy & Green Electricity
Higher Education Energy Network - facilitates the sharing of best practice through an e-forum.
Green Energy Works - the Green Party’s campaign for more investment in renewable energy and energy-saving.
Ban the Bulb - provides useful information and figures on energy wastage and has some good info on suppliers of low energy bulbs.
Energy Office - a useful website offering campaigns advice, tools for calculating energy-savings and a forum for contacting others in 5 European countries
Energy Saving Trust - information about transport, renewable energy and energy efficiency at home and in the workplace.
Future Energy Solutions - consultancy firm helping public and private sector organisations find answers to the growing implications of climate change.
Building Research Establishment - consultancy, testing and commisioned research services covering all aspects of the built environment, and associated industries.
DTI Energy Group - with a wide range of energy related matters, from its production or generation to its eventual supply to the customer.
Association for the Conservation of Energy - association that promotes energy conservation in industry and commerce.
People & Planet’s Green Power Options Report October 2002
Combined Heat and Power Systems
Combined Heat and Power Association - works to promote the wider use of combined heat and power.
Combined Heat and Power in Universities - briefing about the environmental benefits of CHP.
Combined Heat and Power in Universities - briefing about the economic benefits of CHP.
Waste & Recycling
The main waste operators in Further and Higher Education are:
Shanks waste management solutions, Biffa, Cleanaway, Grundon, Onyx, SULO weighing systems
Envirowise - lists events, best practice publications and training for environmental and waste management improvements.
Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) - established in 2001 in response to the UK Government’s Waste Strategy 2000 to promote sustainable waste management by creating stable and efficient markets for recycled materials and products.
Waste Watch - leading waste minimisation charity. Currently running an environmental audit scheme for University institutions.
London Halls of Residence Recycling Project - aims to increase recycling, encourage reuse and raise awareness of waste reduction amongst the student population living in halls of residence in London.
The Recycling Consortium - promotes waste reduction, reuse and recycling in and around the Bristol area.
Smart waste - a set of tools to help companies apply the concept of sustainable waste management.
Let’s Recycle.com - information on recycling and waste management including a directory of recycling and waste management companies.
Green Standards Ltd - provides an environmentally -friendly office furniture and waste removal service focussing on reuse and recycling.
Water
OFWAT: Office of Water Services - The economic regulator for the water industry in England and Wales.
Water UK - industry association representing UK water and wastewater service suppliers.
Transport
Department for Transport - information on Government transport policy.
Sustrans - sustainable transport charity.
Transport 2000 - independent national body concerned with sustainable transport. Aims to reduce the environmental and social impact of transport by encouraging less use of cars and more use of public transport, walking and cycling.
Environmental Transport Association - motoring organisation aiming to raise awareness of the impact of excessive car use and help individuals and organisations to make positive changes in their travel habits.
Birmingham University Bicycle User Group - includes useful links for cyclists.
234car - car sharing website.
Liftshare - national online car sharing scheme.
Purchasing
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) - a guide on environmental purchasing in practice.
Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) - Environmental Purchasing in Practice: guidance for organisations.
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
London Universities Purchasing Consortium
Proc-HE - the Procurement Strategy Implementation Group is charged with developing and implementing the new Procurement Strategy for Higher Education covering the three year period to the end of July 2006.
Schools/6th Form Specific
Carbon Trust: Schools Overview - Assesses the potential for low cost energy saving and how to raise awareness amongst staff and students.
Carbon Trust: campaign to help schools cut their carbon footprint - Offers students and teachers an opportunity to combat climate change by cutting the energy they use in school.
The Department for Children, Schools and Families’ - policy and action plan.
United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development - UNESCO is the lead agency, aim is to integrate the principles, values, and practices of sustainable development into all aspects of education and learning.
The London Sustainable Schools Forum - Set up by Government Office for London (GOL), to help London schools to achieve the Government’s aim for all schools to be sustainable schools by 2020.