See below for a list of links and resources that our staff recommend. These aren’t connected to any particular project that we are running at the moment. If you want to suggest additions for the list, send us a link to info@lochaberenviro.org.uk.
Local Partners
Greenfingers Community Garden – Community Gardens in Claggan
Lochaber Hope Workshop Studio – Community Joinery Workshop
Fort William Bike Park – Local Bike Park with pump track, skate park, small adaptive bike track, and soon to have trials bike area.
Men’s shed – A place where men can come together to socialise, share skills and work on community projects.
SLUG – Local Community Allotments
HiTrans – Highland & Islands Transport Partnership
Business and Community Groups
Highland & Island Climate Hub – Empowering community led climate action
Mallaig community hub & shop – Community Hub
Arisaig Eco project – Community Eco Project
Scotland Food & Drink Partnership and Zerowaste Scotland – Greening Your Business
Zerowaste Scotland – Series of useful ‘how to’ videos
Manchester City Council – Sustainable Events Guide
Visit Scotland – Event Sustainability Advice | VisitScotland.org
Ecoact – How do you become a net-zero business?
Business Energy Scotland – How to run a more cost-effective and environmentally sustainable office
Business Energy Scotland – Resource Hub (Includes tools and guides, online training, webinars, toolkits)
Highlands and Islands Enterprise – Make the transition to a sustainable future
Net Zero Nation – A range of useful articles, links and resources for individuals, communities and businesses
We are Possible – Inspiring Climate Action
Office Furniture Recycling and Buying Refurbished – Office Furniture Recycling – Recycle Scotland (recycle-scotland.co.uk)
SCOTO Scottish Community Tourism – Scotland’s Sustainable Community Tourism Network
Commitment and Engagement
Chapter Zero – A climate change boardroom toolkit
Business Energy Scotland – Staff Engagement toolkit
Business Energy Scotland – Green Champions
The Carbon Literacy Project – Project that aims to inform people about climate change
Creative Carbon Scotland- Guide to Climate Justice for Artists and Collaborators
Creative Carbon Scotland- Climate Justice for Cultural Organisations
Creative Carbon Scotland- Communicating Climate Change
Writing an Environmental Policy
North Highlands and Islands Hub –http://north highlands climate hub
Info Entrepreneurs – How to write an environmental policy
Haringey Council – How to write an environmental policy
Calculating Your Carbon Footprint
Business Energy Scotland – How to calculate your business’s carbon footprint
The Carbon Trust – Carbon Calculator
Greenhouse Gas protocol – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculation Tool
Anthesis – Understanding Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions
Energy
Business Energy Scotland – Make your business greener
Local Energy Scotland – Support community energy projects (case studies, advice, funding)
Energy Saving Trust – Working to address the Climate Emergency
Community Energy Scotland – Practical and technical support for community energy projects
Home Energy
Funding Finder – Home Energy Scotland HUB (est.org.uk)
Ali Energy, affordable warmth advisory service- https://www.alienergy.org.uk/affordable-warmth/
Changeworks- Scottish organisation to support you to make your home energy efficient.
Circular Economy and Waste Reduction
Circular Communities Scotland – Supporting Communities to embrace a circular economy
Zerowaste Scotland – Support for individuals, communities and businesses to reduce their waste
Keep Scotland Beautiful – Charity that aims to reduce litter and waste and combat climate change
Highland Repair Directory – Interactive Map of Highland, designed to help people find nearby repair services.
