Here are just a few places to enable you to find out more information on various aspects of sustainable living and some interesting places relating to design too.
Building
aecb.net - a wonderful resource for finding environmentally conscious tradesman and materials
constructionresources.co.uk - centre for alternative building materials
warmcell.co.uk - recycled paper insulation
Money
triodos.co.uk
ecologybuildingsociety.co.uk
Energy
greenenergy.co.uk - renewable energy provider
microgeneration.co.uk - domestic wind turbine and solar panel solutions
capture-energy.co.uk - a renewable energy company dealing with a wide range of renewable energy technologies, including Wind Turbines, Heat pumps (Ground & Air source), Biomass boilers and Solar Thermal collectors
Eco Reading
cat.org.uk - a great educational centre with a good selection of books to assist you in your building/renovation project.
ethicalconsumer.co.uk - offering great insight into the ethics behind the product and the company
stylewillsaveus.com - Independent digital style magazine that loves all things super-stylish, organic, ethical, fairtrade, eco-friendly, vintage, recycled and sustainable.
Online Resources
alotoforganics.co.uk - all things organic can be found here at
ethicaljunction.org.uk :- all things ethical can be found here
GuideMeGreen - an online directory resource
gogreen.cellande.co.uk - natural, organic and eco friendly directory
greendirectory.net- Environmental Links, News and Jobs
Eco Street.com - Comprehensive Eco listings, blog and forum
onegreenearth.com - Online Global Directory of Green Resources
sustainablefloors.co.uk - Useful flooring information source
ecobusinesslinks.com - An extensive hand picked green directory
Design
RIBA.org - Royal Institute of British Architects
BIDA.co.uk - British Interior Design Association
redhallcontemporary.com - Original Contemporary Art from British based artists
ingleandrhode.com - Beautiful jewellery produced in a socially and environmentally responsible way
michelsberg.co.uk - Quality bespoke British tailoring using traditional skills and methods.
Nice People to Do Business With
deployworkshop.com - Demi-couture womenswear label, DePLOY Workshop, sell interchangeable clothing, a highly sustainable wardrobe offering
hempgarden.co.uk - Hemp based beauty and nutritonal products. Small company selling a good product.
mumpsmaternity.co.uk - Organic cotton and Bamboo baby wear, plus organic products for the expectant mum.
ecobaby.co.ukShop for Burt's Bees baby products at Ecobaby. They carry the full Burt's Bees baby range of products.
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twyfordcookers.com- Reclaimed and reconditioned Aga specialists
periodflooring.co.uk - Natural floor coverings from sustainable sources, recycled underlays and more
theloghouse.co.uk - Log houses from British sources.
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