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| Partner Websites |
| AIMPLAS - Technological Institute of Plastics |
| AIMPLAS is an innovation and technology centre based in Spain. Founded in 1990, AIMPLAS conducts research within the plastics transformation sector in order to increase the competitiveness of the plastics industry and related sectors. |
| ASCAMM Plus Servicios Technologicos |
| A not for profit foundation to improve business competitiveness by technological development, quality and innovation |
| British Plastics Federation |
| Leading trade association of the UK Plastic Industry |
| CRIF - Wallonie |
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| Danish Technology Institute |
| Independent, not for profit institution approved by the Danish authorities to provide technological services to businesses and the community |
| Fraunhofer Institut fuer Chemische Technologie ICT |
| Research and development facility for polymer technology, environmental engineering, electrochemistry and chemical energy fields |
| Pole European de Plasturgie |
| Research and technology organisation based in the heart of Plastics Valley, near Oyonnax, France |
| Rapra Technology Ltd |
| Independent plastics and rubber research and technology organisation, providing specialist technical, commercial and information services |
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| UK Links |
| Association for the Conservation of Energy (ACE) |
| Formed in 1981 by a number of major companies active with the field, ACE encourages a positive national awareness of the need for and benefits of energy conservation |
| Centre for Research, Education & Training in Energy (CREATE) |
| Not for profit body working to reduce the effects of climate change and build a sustainable future |
| CHP Club |
| The CHP Club is an initiative under the Carbon Trust's Networks programme, aimed at assisting users and potential users in getting the maximum benefits from combined heat and power |
| Climate Change Challenge Funds (CCCF) |
| This scheme funds projects that make use of UK expertise in renewable energy and clean technologies to encourage developing countries to move towards less carbon-intensive economic growth |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) - Climate Change Levy |
| General information for companies who are eligible to enert into Climate Change Agreements with the Government |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) - Energy Efficiency |
| Energy efficiency measures under the climatr change levy package |
| EIC - Energy Information Centre |
| UK independent energy consultancy to industrial, commercial and public sector energy users |
| Energy Institute |
| Promotion of the safe, environmentally responsible and efficient supply and use of energy in all its forms and applications |
| Energywatch |
| Independent watchdog for gas and electricity consumers |
| Envirowise |
| Offers UK businesses free, independent advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact |
| Green Energy |
| Actively promote renewable energy and sustainable development |
| Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) |
| UK professional body for the materials and mining community |
| Market Transformation Programme (MTP) |
| A Government initiative that helps inform policy descisions relating to the environmental impact of products. MTP develops consensus-based policy strategies that bring forward products, systems and services which do less harm to the environment, using less energy, water and other resources |
| MEUC |
| Provides professional guidance and support to utility buyers and energy managers |
| Midlands Energy Efficiency Advice Centre |
| Provide free, impartial energy advice |
| National Energy Foundation |
| Independent educational charity promoting more efficient, innovative abd safe use of energy |
| Polymer Machinery Manufacturers & Distributors Association (PMMDA) |
| Formed in 1966 to agree a range of standards for both UK manufacturers and distributors of machinery |
| Renewable Energy Statistics Database for the UK |
| Provides accurate, up to date energy statistics from UK renewable energy sources |
| Shell Springboard Funding for Climate Change Innovation |
| Shell Springboard is a pilot programme that seeks to provide a financial boost to a small number of compelling business plans across the UK |
| Simply Switch |
| Provides information, impartial advice and comparisons of prices on everyday bills |
| The Carbon Trust |
| An independent company funded by the UK Government to help the UK move to a low carbon economy by helping businesses and the public sector reduce carbon emissions and utilise the commercial opportunities of low carbon technologies |
| The Combined Heat and Power Association |
| Work to promote the wider use of combines heat and power and community heating |
| The Department of Trade and Industry Energy Group |
| The DTI Energy Group deals with a wide range of energy related matters, from production or generation to its eventual supply to the customer. |
| The Energy Saving Trust |
| The Energy Saving Trust was set up by the government following the 1992 Rio Earth Summit and is on of the UK's leading organisations addressing the damaging effects of climate change. Their goal is to achieve the sustainable and efficient use of energy, and to cut out carbon dioxide emissions. |
| The Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme |
| Energy efficient products that qualify for enhanced capital allowances |
| The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets |
| Regulator for Britain's gas and electricity industries, providing choice and value for all customers |
| The Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution |
| An independent standing body established in 1970 to advise the Queen, Government and public on environmental issues |
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| European Union Websites & Funding Programmes |
| A Global Overview of Renewable Energy Sources (AGORES) - Campaign for Take-Off |
| CTO forms an integral part of the Community Strategy & Action plan for renewable energy sources by 2010. It is designed to kick start implementation of the strategy |
| Association of Plastics Manufacturers |
| Leading European trade associarion operating from six decentralised offices |
| Directorate General for Energy and Transport |
| Responsible for developing and implementing European policies in the energy and transport field |
| ENERGIE |
| Focused on cretaing and applying new solutions which achieve balanced improvements to Europe's energy, environmental and economic performance |
| Energie Cities |
| Association of European local authorities for promotion of local sustainable energy policies |
| European Climate Change Programme (ECCP) |
| The ECCP was set up in June 2000 to identify and develop all the necessary elements of an EU strategy to implement the Kyoto Protocol |
| European Committee of Machinery Manufacturers for the Plastics & Rubber Industries (EUROMAP) |
| European committee of the national associations of machinery manufacturers for the plastics and rubber industries in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the UK |
| European Energy Forum |
| Information, documentation, analysis and open debate on energy topics |
| European Energy Network |
| Voluntary association of European organisations having a responsibility for the planning, management or review of national research, development, demonstration or dissemination programmes in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy |
| European Environment Agency |
| Supports the sustainable development and to help achieve significant and measurable improvement in Europe's environment through the provision of timely, targeted, relevant and reliable information to policy making agents and the public |
| European Investment Fund |
| EU specialized vehicle providing venture capital and guarantee instruments for SME's |
| Interreg III |
| A community initiative is designed to strengthen economic and social cohesion throughout the EU, by fostering the balanced development of the continent through cross-border, transnational and interregional co-operation. |
| Organisations for the Promotion of Energy Technologies (OPET) |
| The OPET Network is an initiative of the European Commission which aims to disseminate information on, and promote the benefits of new innovative energy technologies. |
| The Altener II Programme |
| Altener II focuses on the promotion of renewable energy sources |
| The SAVE Programme |
| The SAVE Programme is dedicated exclusively to promoting energy efficiency and encouraging energy-saving behaviour in industry, commerce and the domestic sector as well as in transport through policy measures, information, studies and pilot actions and the creation of local and regional energy management agencies |
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| International Links |
| International Energy Agency |
| An intergovernmental body committed to advancing security of energy supply, economic growth and environmental sustainability through energy co-operation |
| Plastics News |
| Global channel for daily news updates, focusing on commercial, financial, legislative and market releated developments |
| Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE®) |
| The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE®), an international professional member society, provides information on new materials and processing technology either via technical forums, journal publications, or books in which professionals in this field can exchange ideas and air their views. As the only technical society encompassing all fields of endeavor in materials and processes, SAMPE provides a unique and valuable forum for scientists, engineers, and academicians. |
| World Energy Council |
| Promote the sustainable supply and use of energy for the greatest benefit of all people |
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| On-Line Magazines, Portals and Forums |
| Blow Moulding Matters |
| Internet magazine dedicated to blow molded containers and their caps and closures |
| British Plastics & Rubber On-Line |
| A monthly magazine for plastics and rubber processors in the UK. It monitors technical developments from around the world for the benefit of senior managers in British polymer processing companies |
| Injection Moulding Resource |
| Information on injection moulding machines and resins |
| Modern Plastics Worldwide |
| Dedicated to covering global business management issues, key technologies and the latest manufacturing trends for the international plastics industry |
| Plastic Talk |
| Independent online polymer business directory, forum and classified listing website |
| Plastics & Rubber Weekly |
| Leading source of information for the UK plastics industry |
| Plastics Net |
| Sourcing site for the plastics industry |
| Plastics Technology |
| The definitive web resource for plastics processors |
| Plastics.com |
| Serves the needs of professionals representing all segments of the global plastics industry by providing content and services designed to engage, inform and educate its members |
| Polysort |
| Online community for the plastics and rubber industry, providing news, links and networking opportunities |
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| Spanish Links |
| Agencia Valenciana de la Energia (AVEN) |
| Regional Energy Agency (AVEN), from Valencia (Spain), involved in sectorials policy, for improving energy efficiency and reducing energy cost. |
| Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT) |
| The Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology (CIEMAT), is a public Organism whose objetives are to: develop alternative energy sources; find solutions to improve the use of resources and energy generation systems and solve the problems of the Spanish companies regarding energy and its effects on the environment. |
| Ente Vasco de la Energia (EVE) |
| Basque Energy Board (EVE) was created by the Basque Government in 1982. CADEM offers a complete high-technology technical assistance service to industry: energy audits, viability studies for CHP plants, thermographic analysis of facilities, monitoring of energy-consuming, advice and information on public aid packages |
| Instituto para la diversificación y el ahorro de la energia (IDAE) |
| Formed in 1974, The Institute for Energy Diversification and Efficiency (IDAE) covers a wide range of activities in order to offer the most effective solutions to companies and individuals: Product Development, Communication, Communication and Technical assessment |
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| German Links |
| Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verstärkte Kunststoffe - Technische Vereinigung e.V |
| The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verstärkte Kunststoffe - Technische Vereinigung e.V. is the professional agency representing suppliers of raw materials and processors of reinforced plastics and thermoset moulding compounds. In addition, the list of AVK-TV members also includes mechanical engineering companies, engineering firms, inspection departments and scientific institutes |
