Green Village

External Sources of Information
(These links are provided for information only. Westden does not necessarily endorse the content of these linked sites)

• www.sustainable-development.gov.uk - the government’s sustainable development site
• www.sustrans.co.uk - the sustainable transport campaign group
• www.sustainweb.org - the home of the better food and farming alliance. Many publications available for downloading, including Eating Oil: Food supply in a changing climate.
• www.odpm.gov.uk - The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
• www.wwf.org.uk - The World Wide Fund for Nature site containing many resources and publications
• www.sd-commission.org.uk - The Sustainable Development Commission
• www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/esd - The Encyclopaedia of Sustainable Development, devised by Manchester Metropolitan University in conjunction with DEFRA and other parties.
• www.sd-research.org.uk - The Sustainable Development Research Network
• www.sustainability.com - Independent think tank and strategy consultancy dealing with corporate responsibility and sustainable development.
• www.dti.gov.uk/construction/sustain - the Department of Trade guidelines for sustainable construction
• www.greenmap.org - The Green Map System (GMS) is a locally adaptable, globally shared framework for environmental mapmaking. It invites design teams of all ages and backgrounds to illuminate the connections between natural and human environments by mapping their local urban or rural community.
• www.est.org.uk - The Energy Saving Trust
• www.travelwise.org.uk - Traveling wisely website
• www.recyclenow.com - Reducing waste
• www.environment-agency.gov.uk - The home of the Environment Agency
• www.localfoodworks.org - Local Food Works exists to foster sustainable local food systems through the development of local food networks.
• www.fairtrade.org.uk - Information about fairtrade goods and history of the movement
• www.cleanersafergreener.gov.uk - website with information about sustainable communities
• www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/wildbritain/gardenwildlife - Ways to make a difference to local wildlife

Business-related and other interesting sites include:

• www.debi-online.org.uk/ - Devon Environmental Business Initiative
• www.envisionsw.org.uk - Envision – environmental support for businesses
• www.re4d.org/ - Renewable Energy 4 Devon
• www.sustainablebuild.org - The Devon Sustainable Building Initiative
• www.globalactionplan.org.uk/ - Global Action Plan
• www.GreenScore.org.uk - Find out how green you are
• www.carboncalculator.com - Measure your carbon dioxide emissions
• www.nef.org.uk - National Energy Foundation
• www.neweconomics.org - New Economics Foundation