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1. UK HEI's with environmental publications
Leeds
Metropolitan University
Nottingham Trent
University
Oxford
Brookes University
University
of Bristol
University
of Cambridge
University
of Derby
University
of Durham
University
of Edinburgh
University of
Hertfordshire
University
of Sunderland
Australian National University - www.anu.edu.au/facilities/anugreen/index.html
Cornell University, USA - www.cfe.cornell.edu
Tufts University, USA - www.tufts.edu/tie/
University of Florida - www.sustainable.ufl.edu/oos1.html and http://www.sustainable.ufl.edu/indicators.pdf
University of Melbourne - www.unimelb.edu.au/
University of Newcastle, Australia - http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/facilities/External/environmentalmanagement.htm
Lund University, Sweden – www.lu.se/green-campus/GreenPages/index.html
Copernicus Campus - committed European universities sharing the knowledge and expertise in the field of environmental management and sustainable development www.copernicus-campus.org
ENCAMS (Eco-Campus) – an initiative to develop an ISO 14001 – compatible environmental management system specifically designed for the FHE sector www.encams.org
The Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges (EAUC) – UK web based forum aimed at practitioners in UK FHE bodies and aiming to disseminate good practice on environmental issues, campus and curriculum greening www.eauc.org.uk
The Higher Education Estates Web Site – links for bodies connected to HEI estates management www.heestates.ac.uk
People and the Planet – UK student campaigning group for the protection of the environment www.peopleandplanet.org
Sustainable Development on Campus – contains learning modules, action plans, environmental policies etc, all designed to help any campus user implement sustainable development http://iisd1.iisd.ca/educate
4. General environmental resourcesBuilding Research Establishment – UK's leading centre for construction expertise www.bre.co.uk
Natural Environment Research Council – provide advice on, disseminate knowledge and promotes public understanding of environmental/scientific issues www.nerc.ac.uk
4.2 Environmental resources by theme
Consortium of Higher Education Energy Purchasing - Energy Consortium employs expert purchasing and technical staff to carry out the procurement of energy supplies on behalf of its members within the Higher Education Sector www.energy-consortium.com
Action Energy – UK Government's principal energy efficiency information, advice and research programme for organisations in the public and private sectors www.actionenergy.org.uk
FHE Energy Efficiency – joint partnership between EEBPP and CHEEP offering a valuable resource for promoting the energy efficient design, construction and management of university & college buildings in the UK www.bham.ac.uk/energy-consortium/fhe
Association of University Procurement Officers – web based dissemination board serving the FHE procurement practitioner http://aupo.procureweb.ac.uk
Joint Procurement Policy and Strategy Group - www.jppsg.ac.uk
Green Seal - www.greenseal.org Green Supply - www.greensupply.co.uk International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) - www.iclei.orgInternational Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association – active network of academics and practitioners dedicated to the development of understanding on matters concerning the future of Purchasing and Supply Management. www.ipsera.org
Joint Consultative and Advisory Committee on Purchasing - www.ed.ac.uk/jcacp/ State University of New Jersey University Procurement Services - www.rci.rutgers.edu/%7Eprocure/ Supply Management - www.supplymanagement.co.uk/ Back to topAssociation for Commuter Transport – site dedicated to the promotion of sustainable transport, improved air quality and reduced car dependency through the encouragement of commuter travel planning and travel plans www.act-uk.com
Car Sharing - www.mobilecube.co.uk/carsharing.htm
Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme – information on travel plans www.energy-efficiency.gov.uk/transport
Liftshare - www.liftshare.comLocal Transport – Government site with information on how organizations can develop travel plans and otherwise reduce transport impacts www.local-transport.dtlr.gov.uk
Pedestrians Association - www.pedestrians.org.uk/ Public Transport Information - www.pti.org.uk/ Share a Journey - www.shareajourney.com The company of cyclists - www.companyofcyclists.com/ Transport Research Laboratory - www.trl.co.uk/TravelWise - travel awareness information for the UK and Europe, providing helpful advice for schools and businesses - www.travelwise.org.uk
Drive2Day - European lift sharing database - www.drive2day.com
Envirowise – Government programme giving practical environmental advice mainly to the private sector with a focus on waste management www.envirowise.gov.uk
Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) – Government programme to promote sustainable waste management by creating markets for recycled materials www.wrap.org.uk
Waste Traders - www.wastetraders.comWaste Watch – a leading national organization promoting and encouraging action on the 3R's - waste reduction, reuse and recycling with government, public and private sector support www.wastewatch.org.uk
Back to topBuilding Research Establishment – UK's leading centre for construction expertises www.bre.co.uk
Environment Agency, Water Demand Bulletin – government agency site promoting sustainable water use for in domestic, public and private sectors www.environment-agency.tv/nwdmc/index.htm
The Higher Education Estates Web Site – links for AUDE, HEFCE, SCOP, UUK etc www.heestates.ac.ukWatersave – useful UK academic community network in the water conservation and recycling field and developing interaction with industry and government www.watersave.uk.net
Watersave UK – represents all UK water suppliers and wastewater operators at a national and European level, provide a positive framework for the water industry to engage with government, regulators, stakeholder organizations and the public www.water.org.uk
4.5 Environmental performance measurement and benchmarkingBusiness in the Environment – business led campaign to improve corporate environmental responsibility. Produces annual indices of environmental environmental engagement (focusing on management processes), including for FTSE100 companies and Yorkshire and Humberside universities www.business-in-environment.org.uk
4.6 ‘Big picture' environmental thinkingEuropean Environmental Agency – useful source for European-wide trends and policy thinking www.eea.eu.int
European Environmental Bureau – focused on European environmental policy, recently published Towards a Low Waste Europe on next targets for producer responsibility www.eeb.org
International Energy Agency – guidance to improve the learning and teaching environment of educational facilities through energy-efficient retrofitting throughout Europe www.annex36.bizland.com
Worldwatch Institute – US based think tank which publishes Vital Signs, the annual review of the ‘state of the planet' www.worldwatch.org
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