Links

Natural resources and waste

• www.wasteonline.org.uk
  For information on waste production and how to reduce it.

• www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/topics/landfill-dir/
  Provides background information and a link to the EU Landfill Directive.

• www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/strategy/cm4693/
  Background information and a link to the governments 2000 Waste Strategy.

• www.wastewatch.org.uk
  Waste Watch is the leading national organisation promoting and encouraging waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.

• www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/waste
  This website gives information on the recycling schemes available in Lancashire, and will help you to find the location of your nearest Househld Waste Recycling Centre. You can also access the Lancashire Community Recycling Network from this site. They have lots of contacts to organisations who will be interested in your waste and they are in the process of developing a recycling directory.

• www.wrap.org.uk
  The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) are looking to develop new markets for recycled products.

• http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/view.asp?siteid=3183&pageid=7748&e=e
  For advice on all aspects of home composting, and to receive your free home compost bin and kitchen scrap collection bin.

Useful websites providing further information on water issues and policies

National Information

• www.defra.gov.uk/environment/water
  For more information on water policy in Engalnd and Wales.

• www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waterres/981441/137651/?lang_e
  For a link to the water resources strategy 2001 ‘Water Resources for the Future: A Water Resources Strategy for England and Wales.’

• www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waterquality/955573/?version=1&lang=_e
  For more information, and a link to the Water Framework Directive.

Regional Information

• www.environment-agency.gov.uk/regions/northwest/850243/850886/1029505/?version=1&lang=_e
  For a link to the ‘Water Resources Strategy for the North West’.

• www.environment-agency.gov.uk/regions/northwest/850243/850886/876977/?version=1&lang=_e
  For background information on the North West Drought plan. This page also has a link to the Plan.

• www.environment-agency.gov.uk/regions/northwest/346910/347005
  For more information on water quality issues in the North West, and the General Quality Assessment Scheme.

• www.nwcoastalforum.co.uk
  The North West Coastal Forum

• www.northwestcoast.org.uk/pisces.htm
  Information on PISCES

• www.morecambebay.org.uk
  Morcambe bay Patnership

• www.unitedutilities.com/?OBH=1853
  United utilities for further water saving advice and tips.