New Houses
House developers are also climbing on board, with the Government insisting that all new homes built in England must be carbon neutral by 2016. New properties will have to be built using sustainable materials and have improved energy efficiency, emitting no carbon dioxide from all the energy used in the house. As an incentive to developers, carbon zero houses are exempt from stamp duty.
Centre for Alternative Technology
www.cat.org.uk
Inspiration for sustainable living.
Carbon Footprint
www.carbonfootprint.com
Information, carbon calculator and products to buy.
Carbon Trade Watch
www.carbontradewatch.org
Critiques and examines the carbon off-setting industry.
CO2balance
www.co2balance.uk.com
Provides the CarbonZero rating to fully assessed carbon neutral companies
Climate Care
www.climatecare.org.uk
Offsetting plans for individuals and businesses.
DFT
www.dft.gov.uk/ActOnCO2
Driving tips and information on energy-efficient cars.
Energy Saving Trust
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
Practical advice and information on grants.
Kingspan Off-Site
www.kingspanoffsite.com
For information on the Lighthouse.
Tree Appeal
www.treeappeal.com
Plants native British broad-leaf trees.
The Woodland Trust
www.woodland-trust.org.uk/carbon
Carbonplus+ scheme encouraging employers to finance tree planting in the UK.
Zero Carbon Footprint
www.zerocarbonfootprint.co.uk
Sponsored site with emphasis on green computers.
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