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| DEFRA is responsible for the national Waste Strategy and the implementation of the EC framework directive on waste.
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| The Environment Agency are responsible for waste management licensing (including waste carrier licenses), large or hazardous flytipping and waste regulations.
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| Envirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.
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| Garden Organic is a good resource for information on how to make compost. Garden Organic also provides factsheets on buying and building a compost bin.
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| The Mailing Preference Service is funded by the Direct Mail industry to enable customers to have their names and home addresses in the UK removed from or added to lists used by the industry.
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| Real Nappies There are a wide range of nappy brands and suppliers of nappies on-line, please visit our real nappies webpages for more information.
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| Recycle Now is the national recycling campaign for England, aimed at encouraging more of us to recycle more things, more often and to understand the positive benefits of our actions.
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| Recycle More provide help and advice on all aspects of recycling at home, school and in the workplace.
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| The Association for Organics Recycling (formally The Composting Association) promotes the benefits of composting and other biological treatment techniques and the use of biologically treated materials for the enhancement of the environment, business and society.
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| Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) was set up as a result of the Waste Strategy. WRAP helps individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change. |