Where to go for further guidence & advice.

Business Link provide practical advice for businesses on a wide range of topics including waste management and recycling.

www.businesslink.gov.uk

Environment Agency is the regulatory body ensuring the protection of the environment. They hold information on legislation and which companies have the relevant waste licences.

www.environment-agency.gov.uk

Envision SW is a partnership of not-for-profit independent business support organisations who offer cost saving and new markets support through their Business Mentors. They offer advice and support on a wide range of topics including waste management. They can do a waste audit and identify any reductions or savings that can be made and what actions/alternatives are available.

www.envisionsw.org.uk

NetRegs provides free environmental guidance for businesses in the UK including what needs to be done to comply with environmental legislation, protecting the environment and identifying ways to use resources more effectively.

www.netregs.gov.uk

WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) have developed a comprehensive database of commercial waste recycling contractors operating throughout the UK. The website also provides a lot of information on recycling for businesses including case studies.

http://www.recycleatwork.org.uk

Waste Directory lists waste contractors that have sites that can take some or all of your waste.

http://www.wasterecycling.org.uk/SelectLocation.aspx

Envirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact. As well as providing on-line help they also have a helpline and offer businesses free on-site visits designed to provide tailored guidance to help save money through waste minimisation and resource efficiency.

http://www.envirowise.gov.uk

SCHOOLS & EDUCATIONL INFORMATION

Recyclezone the site for schools, children and teachers that tells you what's what in the world of waste!  Although this site is called recyclezone, recycling is only one of the things we can do about waste. We talk about the 3Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle.

http://www.recyclezone.org.uk

FURNITURE RECYCLING 

Furnicare was establised in 1992 and is a managed project of South Somerset Association for Voluntary & Community Action Limited. (SSVCA). SSVCA is a Registered Charity No 1118417 and a Company Limited by Guarantee 6014757. We have three branches based in Yeovil, Chard and Wincanton.  

http://www.furnicare.co.uk