If you have a website, or indeed any other useful material that can help our readers be more effective at recycling or understanding the opportunities that are available to improve our environment, then please submit them to Jon Butler.

City of York Council - The Council's website has full details of their rubbish, waste and recycling services.

Energy partnership - Based in George Hudson street and focused on energy efficiency - site under re-construction but contact details available.

Freecycle - If you want to dispose of something that is unwanted but still has some life left in it them 'freecycle' it.

St Nicholas Fields - A Local Nature Reserve in York with information about composting and their own community recycling scheme.

York recycle - A useful list of services to dispose of unwanted bikes and computers.

CO2 calculator - Work out your carbon footprint with the help of this Government site.

Energy performance - Making the most of your energy.