Energy

NPower -Juice supplies electricity on a green energy tariff, this means that for every unit of electricity that you will use, a unit of electricity from a renewable source is fed into the national grid.

Savawatt –producers and suppliers of motor controllers to reduce the energy used by electrical appliances

Enhanced Capital Allowances enable a business to claim 100% first-year capital allowances on their spending on qualifying plant and machinery.

Marlec – Suppliers of "clean energy" products including windchargers, photovoltaics (solar) power, wind pumping systems, low energy dc lamps, water current turbines, batteries and inverters.

Solar - Agents and manufacturers of solar hot water systems

Roimay Renewable Energy specialise in the design, installation and maintenance of renewable energy systems

ESD - climate change and sustainable energy company.

CSE - An independent charity aiming to advance sustainable energy policy and practice. Seeking energy solutions that engage people and communities to meet real needs for both environmentally sound and affordable energy services.

Solarcentury is the a leading solar photovoltaics (PV) company. Solar PV generates electricity directly from light, whatever the weather.

The Combined Heat and Power Association works to promote the wider use of combined heat and power and community heating

Eco City – Business tariff from renewable sources; exempt from the climate change levy.

Energy Saving Trust – provide information on the benefits of energy efficiency

Here you can measure your carbon dioxide emissions, compare them with others and find out how to start cutting pollution right away. You can then return in a few months to see how much carbon dioxide you have saved!

Hospitable Climates – Partnership between action energy programme and the Hotel and Catering international management association.

Administered by Enviros, contains a useful tool for calculating the cost of the climate change levy for your business

Warmcell – Insulation made from 100% recycled newsprint

Solar Twin – Supplier and installers of solar panels for water heating.

Energie-Cités is the association of European local authorities for promotion of local sustainable energy policies

Suppliers of the savastat a control dedicated to energy saving, without loss of service and capable of being easily retrofitted to any boiler

Green Electricity – provides a comparison of green electricity tariffs

Green Electricity Network – further information for businesses about green electricity

Action Energy – Online advice for small and medium sized businesses including energy efficiency no-cost and low-cost actions.

Future Energy Solutions – Energy and climate change consultants

www.sweb.co.uk/business/savings/green_tariff.html - Business tariff from renewable sources; exempt from the climate change levy.

The Save Energy website provides information on how much money your home is wasting, and provides information on reducing your environmental impact.

Cholwell - suppliers of small wind generators and photovoltaic solar panels, based in Dartington

Lamp Recycle - Supplier of energy efficient light bulbs, they will also collect and recycle your old light bulbs for free.

Envirowise - Provides information on energy efficiency measures and publications

The Lighting Store – Supply movement detection lighting, to minimise the duration of floodlights.

Rayotec Ltd - One of the most energy efficient forms of solar energy generation by vacuum tubes.

LPGA - Offers information on LPG for heating and autogas

Water

South West Water

Blackwall Ltd - Suppliers of rain-saver kits, including water butts.

Tap Magic - Tap inserts. These are fitted to existing taps to change the flow characteristics of the water

Greenshop - suppliers of rainwater harvesters. A system whereby rainwater is collected to be used for flushing toilets, watering plants etc.

Living Water - Supplier of composting toilets. A non-flush toilet system whereby the waste products are treated by composting rather than disposal via the sewer.

Whiffaway - A retrofit waterless urinal outlet system

Waste

Envirowise is a government programme dedicated to helping companies become more competitive and more profitable by reducing waste at source, offering advice

Rethink Rubbish - national recycling campaign and information to increase awareness on recycling issues

Recycle Devon - useful information on recycling facilities throughout Devon

Devon community recycling network information and ideas on sustainable waste management in the County, for links with local community groups working on waste

Horizons SW - network of environmental business support ad organisations covering SW region and; Horizon Waste Resource Exchange; free web based exchange

Nature Grid - website with helpful tips on reducing your environmental impact

West Country Worms - local supplier of wormeries and compost

Recycle More Glass – A one-stop recycling information centre. Provides help and advice on all aspects of recycling at home, at school and in the workplace

Degradable – Producers and suppliers of degradable plastic product including refuse sacks

Tommy's - Childrens charity that raises money though the recycling of printer cartridges

Waste Watch is the leading national organisation promoting and encouraging action on waste reduction, reuse and recycling.

BPI recycled products is the largest recycler and manufacturer of polythene in Europe and offers an extensive range of products including refuse sacks

Inc Pen – offers information and advise on packaging waste management, including recycling.

Slim Your Bin – provides information on purchasing to reduce the amount of rubbish you create. Partnership between councils in the Anglia region.

WIggly Wigglers – supplier of wormeries

Recycle Devon - Devon Authorities Recycling Partnership is the public name for the Devon Authorities Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee which has a long history of successful partnership working.

Purchasing

M&A Environmental and general supplies. Mention that you are a member of the South Hams Green Tourism Business Scheme to receive discounted prices

Green Brands – Earth friendly products are produced with the philosophy - use of natural, replenishable ingredients, which provide effective cleaning power and good value.

Nutshell Paints – Paints formulated from natural materials.

Ecos Paints – A range of environmentally paints and finishes.

The Green Shop - Suppliers of a wide range of environmentally friendly household products including Green Paints (Novocoat).

Applied Tech – Suppliers of recycled plastic products including gates and benches

Glasdon – Suppliers of cycle racks and recycling bins

Green Stat - Suppliers of green office products that are environmentally benign or have environmental benefits over the standard items. Inc, recycled floppies, CD’s laser paper, recycling bins and laser cartridges

Re Markable - Recycled pens and pencils made from vending cups and mouse mats, rulers, pencil cases from recycled tyres, also promotional merchandise.

Green Fibres – goods and garments made from organic cotton, organic linen, hemp, organic wool and untreated silk

Alana Ecology - Equipment to enable research, survey, monitoring and enjoyment of the natural environment.

The Natural Collection catalogue contains a range of products which aim to inspire ideas towards a sustainable future.

Greenlife – Suppliers of products that do not contain aspartame or GMOs. Wherever possible products also sourced from ethical sources. They also supply environmentally friendly cleaning products

Totnes Org – an online store for local produce and products

Sharpham Partnership – locally produced wine and cheese

Organics Direct - Suppliers of organic products inc. fresh produce, groceries, linens and baby goods.

The Natural Coffee Company hand roasts and packs coffees from all over the world, all products are either Soil Association approved, carry the Fairtrade mark or are certified by the Rainforest Alliance. Members of the Green Tourism Business Scheme receive discounted prices.

Cafédirect is a Fairtrade hot drinks company. Their brands include Cafédirect, 5065, Teadirect and Cocodirect.

Equal Exchange Trading is a Fair Trade company distributing Organic and Fair Trade products in the independent natural food sector

The Fairground delivers a range of fairtrade coffee, tea, drinking chocolate and sugar to hotels, guest houses, offices, restaurants and schools

Oxfam - Fair Trade is about paying poor producers a fair price, and helping them gain the business skills and knowledge to work their way out of poverty

The Fair Trade organisation buys products direct from farmers at better prices, helping to strengthen their organisations and marketing their produce

Mike Wye - traditional and ecological building products. Practical training courses on renovation and natural paints.

Healthy Flooring Network is a alliance of individuals and organisations concerned about health, asthma and allergies. The network aims to raise awareness of the links between fitted carpets, PVC flooring and health.

Signs by Nature – Supplier of a sticker or sign which reminds guests to turn lights off.

The Lighting Store – Supply movement detection lighting, to minimise the duration of floodlights.

Rayo Tec - One of the most energy efficient forms of solar energy generation by vacuum tubes.

Sava Watt – Producers of the savaplug, a plug which can be fitted to refrigeration equipment to reduce the amount of energy used. Members of the Green Tourism Business Scheme receive discounted prices.

Green Investments

The Ecology is a mutual building society dedicated to improving the environment by promoting sustainable housing and sustainable communities.

Wildlife

Dart Estuary Environmental Management

Devon Wildlife Trust

Transport

Car Share Devon - Car sharing is when two or more people share a car and travel together. It allows people to benefit from the convenience of the car, whilst alleviating the problems of congestion and pollution

bus travel

Trains

The national cycling strategy aims to increase the use of bicycles for all types of journey. It has a target to quadruple the number of trips made by bicycle in 2012 on 1996 levels.

The National Cycle Network is 5000 miles of safe, signed, attractive cycle routes. It is made up of traffic-free sections, traffic-calmed and minor roads, running through urban centres and reaching all parts of the UK.

Sustrans is the charity co-ordinating the project and will continue to work with local authorities to expand the Network to a target of 10,000 miles by 2005.

Devon Stagecoach bus website

River Link, the trading name of Dart Pleasure Craft Limited, is the largest operator of vessels on the River Dart

The Countryside Code

Nature on the Map – Set up by English Nature this website provides information on walks in national nature reserves, protected sites and areas of semi-natural habitat.

South West Coast Path – This website divides the South West Coast Path into walks of various lengths. A search facility enables visitors to search for suitable walks by length, difficulty, location and circular and linear routes.

Travel

Association of Independent Tour Operators - Expects all its member tour operators to sign up to certain responsible tourism guidelines; those who exceed these are given star ratings for the progress made.

The Centre for Environmentally Responsible Tourism - An independent, voluntary and non-profit-making organization, aiming to demonstrate how responsible tourism can protect the environment, wildlife and cultural aspects of holiday destinations.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office Know Before You Go - Offers travel tips on respecting local culture and protecting the environment, as well as hints on security and health

Future Forests & Climate Care - Provides travellers with tools on their websites to work out what should be paid to offset the share of the pollution generated from a flight.

Green Globe 21 - Worldwide benchmarking and certification programme which facilitates sustainable travel and tourism for consumers, companies and communities

International Centre for Responsible Tourism - Postgraduate training and research centre based at the University of Greenwich

North South Travel - Unique travel agent that offers global discount fares and donates all its profits to grassroots charities worldwide

Pro-poor Tourism - Website offering downloadable research reports and studies on how tourism’s contribution to poverty reduction can be increased

Responsibletravel.com - Aims to help travellers book real and authentic holidays that also benefit the environment and local people.

Tourism Concern - Campaigning organisation that works with communities in destination countries to reduce social and environmental problems connected to tourism

The Travel Foundation - UK charity that aims to help the travel industry manage tourism more sustainably.

The Tribes Foundation - UK charity that aims to relieve the poverty of indigenous communities in areas outside the UK, which are affected by tourism.

World travel & Tourism Council - Raises awareness of the full economic impact of travel and tourism offering policy frameworks for sustainable development to business and government.

Legislation

The Environment Agency - This web site is designed to help businesses to understand the complex regulations affecting their environmental obligations.

Envirolink UK - This website has been designed to enable you to access easily and quickly and at no charge, information on a range of environmental issues relevant to your business.

Friends of the Earth inspires solutions to environmental problems which make life better for people

The Greenpeace Environmental Trust was founded in 1982 with the objective of furthering public understanding in world ecology and the natural environment

Global Action Plan - As an independent charity we are committed to encouraging the public to be more environmentally sustainable

The Countryside Agency is the statutory champion and watchdog working to make: the quality of life better for people in the countryside, and the quality of the countryside better for everyone

The association for environment conscious building encourages greater environmental awareness within the building construction industry

DEFRA - Our aim is to protect and improve the environment, and to integrate the environment with other policies across Government and in international fora

Envirowise - This government-funded programme can help make your business more competitive and profitable, and ensure compliance with environmental legislation

Hotel and Catering International Management Association