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The word sustainability is used to describe how human activity can be organised to ensure we meet our own needs in the present while preserving the prospects of future generations to meet theirs.
This means we need to ensure our consumption patterns are sustainable, that we manage natural food stocks effectively and protect natural habitats, we reduce our carbon emissions to minimise the effects of climate change, we lessen artificial pollution upon the environment, and our communities are self supporting.
These objectives can be achieved through encouraging reusing, recycling and reducing, and you can find out more about these subjects by selecting the relevant button below:-
There are also many charities, non-government organisations, government funded organisations and government departments that can advise on these subjects, and links to some of these are listed below:-
The Campaign to Protect Rural England
Charity that promotes sustainability in the rural environment.
The Centre for Alternative Technology
Charity based in Wales promoting sustainable living. It runs residential courses as well.
Environmental Justice Foundation
EJF is a registered charity established in 2000 to empower people who suffer most from environmental abuses to find peaceful ways of preventing them.
Food Works
A partnership project between the Soil Association and the Countryside Agency. Its aim is to promote sustainable local food systems in England through the development of local food networks.
Friends of the Earth International
A federation of autonomous environmental organisations represented in 70 countries across the world. It campaigns for environmental and social justice, promoting sustainability. The UK Friends are charities.
The England, Wales and N.Ireland Website is at www.foe.co.uk
The Scottish Website is located at www.foe-scotland.org.uk
The Forest Stewardship Council
Registered charity that internationally promotes responsible and sustainable tree felling and logging. It certifies wood so you know it has come from a well managed forest.
Gallions Ecopark
Want to make your house more eco-friendly? See how it was done on this Dutch designed eco-park.
Go Self Sufficient
Interesting features and practical advice on how to become self sufficient.
Ground Work Wales
A federation of 47 charitable trusts working towards creating sustainable communities through environmental regeneration.
Low Impact
A non profit organisation promoting green alternatives. A large range of fact sheets are available on subjects such as solar power, organic gardening, water saving, bio fuels, and natural cleaning agents.
Permaculture Association
An educational charity run by its members to help people use permaculture in their everyday lives to improve their quality of life and the environment around them.
The Pesticide Action Network UK
A non profit organisation promoting sustainable and ecological alternatives to the use of chemicals in the environment.
Save Water
This is a Government website with tips on how to save water in the home, garden and at work.
Scottish Environment Link
Forum of environmental organisations working towards a greater environmental sustainability in society.
Sustain
Sustain or the alliance for better food and farming is a charity that aims to encourage sustainability in food and agriculture through coordinating the efforts of its membership.
Sustainable Development
Governmnent-run website that publishes information on Sustainable Development Policy. It also provides details of opportunities for pursuing sustainable develoment activities through local communities, at home, at work or at school.
Thrive
An educational charity promoting the use of gardening to change lives.
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