Sources of Further Information

Changeworks (formerly LEEP)

Changeworks' Waste Prevention Team

The Changeworks' Waste Prevention Team provide a free information and education service on reducing, reusing, recycling and composting household waste in Edinburgh and East Lothian.

City Couriers

Offers an environmentally friendly courier service using cycle couriers, motorbikes and natural gas powered vans.

Community Recycling Network for Scotland (CRNS)

A network providing support and information for community led organisations involved in recycling, reuse, composting, waste reduction and waste education activities.

Community Webnet

Community Webnet is a one-stop-shop for Scottish community groups carrying out projects which improve the quality of life for local communities. For information contact:

Edinburgh and Lothians Environmental Directory

An A-Z listing of Lothian environmental organisations. Contact:

Edinburgh City Car Club

The City Car Club offers Edinburgh residents an alternative to car ownership through a pay-as-you-go scheme. Cars are available from on-street locations throughout the city. Book by phone, internet or inside the cars. For information contact:

Four Winds Inspiration Centre

An environmental education and craft based charity producing custom designed chainsaw sculptures and outdoor furniture, made using waste elm wood. Craft, herbal and DIY renewable energy classes available. Event organiser for Edinburgh Treefest and Woodmarket held annually in Inverleith Park, 2nd weekend in June. For more information and a programme of events and classes contact:

Friends of the Earth Edinburgh

Local Friends of the Earth group. For further information on meetings and campaigns contact:

Friends of the Earth Scotland

Publishes literature on waste and recycling issues. For information contact:

Green Guide

Local directories of eco-friendly goods, services and organisations, including advice on recycling are available from:

Keep Scotland Beautiful

An organisation operating to improve local environments through anti-litter, waste reduction and coastal improvements. For information contact:

Recycled Products Guide

The UK's directory on recycled products from the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP).

Scottish Waste Awareness Group (SWAG)

Waste Aware Scotland is a national campaign run by SWAG that aims to change public attitudes and behaviour towards waste. Local campaigns are being run across Scotland to increase waste awareness and encourage people to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Trip Share Edinburgh

Helps you quickly and easily find someone who shares your specific journeys, be it by car, taxi, bike or foot.

Waste Watch

An environmental charity dedicated to the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste. Waste information sheets, wacky waste facts and waste legislation information are available.

Women's Environmental Network

Waste prevention information including a Packaging Action Kit, a Guide to Running a Give or Take Day and briefings. Available to download free from website or at small cost for hard copies. WEN also co-ordinate Real Nappy Week and run a Real Nappy Exchange. Local groups: Scottish WEN and Edinburgh WEN. See website for current contacts.