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	Green contacts Whether you're looking for ideas on how to get started in your greener lifestyle, or advice on a specific green project, use our list of organisations and websites below.

In this article

1. Energy-saving tips 2. Composting and wormeries 3. Recycling 4. Seasonal and organic food 5. Grow your own

6. Green energy providers 7. Solar energy 8. Wind energy 9. Grants 10. 91福利社 insulation and glazing

11. Biodiesel 12. Travel and transport 13. Eco-product alternatives 14. Useful green sites

Find out more about saving energy, money and the environment in your home.

Top ten energy-saving tips

91福利社 composting and wormeries not only reduce the amount of waste you send to landfill sites, but create great fertilizers for the garden. Find out how to get involved.

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Support and advice for people involved in composting.

How to make compost in four easy steps.

Reduce, re-use, recycle - in that order. The following links will help.

Reduce your junk mail by registering with this free service.

Search for a recycling point local to you.

A community-based forum for people to give away things they no longer need, for free. .

Free recycling communities.

Reduce the number of miles your food travels to your plate by buying local produce that's in season.

A brief overview of organic farming.

Information and advice on organic food.

Search facility for finding locally produced food in South-east England.

Search for a farmers' markets local to you.

Information, tips and recipe ideas.

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Seasonal recipes from 91福利社 chefs.

Find an organic box scheme in your area.

Reduce your food miles to food metres by growing your own fruit and vegetables, with help from the following websites and organisations:

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Help and advice on finding and growing on an allotment.

Group projects and initiatives around the country for growing your own food.

Since 2002, all UK electricity companies are obligated by the government to provide an increasing percentage of their electricity from renewable sources. The companies listed below are among those that exceed these requirements.

Information on the green electricity tariffs available to UK domestic customers, with online sign-up for selected tariffs.

Government advice on renewable energy.

You can use less energy by harnessing the sun's rays, either by way of solar panelling or solar voltaic panels.

How renewable energy works.

List of UK-accredited solar pv and solar water-heating installers.

Also, see the grants section below.

Find out more information about wind energy.

Frequently asked questions and information about wind farms.

Information about using wind energy in your home, plus a list of UK-accredited wind turbine installers.

See also the grants section below.

It's worth investigating whether you're entitled to a grant or financial help from your local council before you embark on any green projects.

One of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to save energy is by properly insulating your home.

Options for insulating your home.

Also see the grants section above.

If your car uses diesel rather than petrol, buying or making your own biodiesel could be a viable green option.

Information, laws and regulations for making your own biodiesel.

Stations around the UK where you can buy biodiesel.

Many local councils are pulling out all the stops to make walking, cycling and taking public transport a more viable option - find out how below. And if you can't be persuaded to leave your car at home, follow the fuel-saving tips on the websites below:

Advice on greener car use, public transport, low-impact holidays and alternative fuels.

Information, advice and resources for alternative transport in the UK.

Find out how to get a tax-free bike for work.

The Federation of Cycle Campaign Groups

Reduce your carbon emissions when you travel.

Find out how you can have a holiday abroad without flying.

Information on green alternatives available in the UK, including green homes, holidays, gardening, gadgets, courses and cars

Information on products such as eco-paints, lime plaster and other green materials.

A construction industry's guide to sustainable buildings.

Information and advice on environmentally-friendly paints from GreenChoices.

Information on eco-friendly toiletries and cosmetic products available.

Find out how your lifestyle is affecting the environment.

Green Gauge

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