Links - Waste Management Organisations

There are a wide range of Waste Management Organisations operating in Scotland. The descriptions listed alongside each organisation should give you an idea of the activities that they are involved in.

Abertay Centre for the Environment (ACE) - www.ace.abertay.ac.uk
Abertay Centre for the Environment (ACE) is a knowledge centre based within the University of Abertay Dundee. It has been designed to assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) across Eastern Scotland to access much needed expert help in developing new, more environmentally friendly products and services and achieving best practice in business by realising the value of environmental management and awareness to the bottom line.
 
Business Environment Partnership (BEP) - www.thebep.org.uk
The Business Environment Partnership (BEP) provides free and subsidised assistance with environmental management to small and medium sized businesses throughout Scotland.
 
Business Environment Partnership-North East (BEP-NE)- www.bepne.org.uk
The Business Environment Partnership-North East (BEP-NE) is a not-for-profit organisation promoting cost-savings through environmental improvement amongst businesses in the North East of Scotland.
 
Centre for Sustainability - www.c4s.info
The Centre for Sustainability (C4S) is part of a non-profit research-distributing foundation, and works with customers from both the public and private sector to help them to develop more sustainable futures. It offers research and consultancy services such as waste audits, mass balance studies, ecological footprinting, waste strategies, training and guidance. C4S can also conduct assessments of recycled, secondary and alternative materials and their associated impact upon carbon dioxide emissions.
 
Community Recycling Network for Scotland - www.crns.org.uk
The CRNS is a membership organisation set up to provide support and information for community led groups involved in recycling, reuse, composting, reduction and waste education activities.
 
Envirowise - www.envirowise.gov.uk/scotland
Envirowise delivers a valuable programme of confidential advice to UK businesses. This advice enables businesses to improve profitability and reduce environmental impact. Independent, practical and proven guidance is available through: a helpline, information resources, and on-site visits. Each solution is driven by the specific needs of individual firms, to genuinely improve their business practices, profitability and competitiveness. The Envirowise programme is available to any UK business, completely free of charge.
 
Friends of the Earth Scotland- www.foe-scotland.org.uk/
Friends of the Earth Scotland defends the environment and campaigns for a healthy and just world.
 
Generous Scotland - www.changeworks.org.uk
Generous Scotland works with Charity Shops to promote the donation of good quality reusable goods and manage waste from unsuitable donations.
 
More than Furniture - www.morethanfurniture.org.uk
Information about how to get help from or donate to a furniture reuse or recycling project in Scotland
 
Netregs - www.netregs.gov.uk
The NetRegs website is free to use and is regularly updated. Its aim is to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK to understand the complex environmental regulations that can affect them. The site provides guidance on how to comply with environmental law as well as advice on good environmental practice.
 
Remade Scotland - www.remade.org.uk
Remade Scotland is a major initiative which seeks to stimulate, develop and strengthen recyclate material markets in Scotland.
 
Scottish Environment Protection Agency - www.sepa.org.uk
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) aims to provide an efficient and integrated environmental protection system for Scotland. SEPA is conducting a range of work at a local level to address business waste issues.
 
Scottish Environment Protection Agency Register of Waste Carriers - www.sepa.org.uk
Businesses can use the register to confirm that their waste management service provider is licensed to carry their waste materials.
 
Women's Environmental Network - www.wen.org.uk
Educating, informing and empowering women and men who care about the environment. Campaigning on environment and health issues from a female perspective.

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