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Defra
Defra's core purpose is to improve the current and future quality of life.
They integrate environmental, social and economic objectives - putting sustainable development into practice every day, and by championing sustainable development as the way forward for Government.
Environment Agency
The leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
CIRIA
CIRIA is a member-based research and information organisation dedicated to improvement in the construction industry.
Members include representatives from all parts of the supply chains of the modern built environment, covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.
BSRIA
Their aim is to enable the building services and construction industries and their clients to enhance the value of the built environment, by improving the quality of their products and services, the efficiency of their provision and the effectiveness of their operation.
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
The CIOB is the leading body for managers in construction, setting the pace globally for high standards of professionalism in the built environment.
CITA
The UK's trade association for builders and allied tradesmen within the construction industry.
Construction Industry Council
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is the representative forum for the professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations in the construction industry.
National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP)
NISP is an innovative business opportunity programme that delivers bottom line benefits for members whilst generating positive outcomes for the environment and society.
WRAP
WRAP works in partnership to encourage and enable businesses and consumers to be more efficient in their use of materials and recycle more things more often.
EST
Allows users to access information on housing & building energy efficiency or find grants, publications and events.
Envirowise
Envirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.
Tradeleftovers
A website set up trying to reduce construction waste by matching up materials left over from jobs with those who can make good use of them.
Green Business Support
Construction businesses can save money while reducing their impact on the environment by taking advantage of a new green business support service launched by the London Development Agency and Atkins.
SMARTWaste
To help you to reduce waste BRE has developed the SMARTWaste suite of tools and consultancy services. Designed for the construction and demolition industries, SMARTWaste can be applied to any waste generating activity.
Construction Products Association
The Construction Products Association represents the UKs manufacturers and suppliers of construction products components and fittings. It acts as the voice of the construction products sector representing the industry-wide view of its member.