The CRN UK works with numerous partners and has close links with many organisation which include Government departments, social enterprise associations and environmental campaigning and information bodies.
These links are to partner organisations, and those specifically relevant to the community waste sector.
National and Regional Network
These networks provide a platform for closer cooperation and partnership between local groups and their local authorities. They may have material or area sub groups within them. The activity and projects vary between networks.
Community Recycling Network for Scotland (CRNS)
London Community Recycling Network (LCRN)
North West Community Waste Network
Local Networks
Lancashire Community Recycling Network
Devon Community Recycling Network
Devon Community Composting Network
Cambridge Community Reuse and Recycling Network (CCORRN)
Essex Community Reuse and Recycling Network (ECORRN)
Social enterprise & community / voluntary sector networks
The CRN UK Members are all not-for-profit, community sector organisations and/or social enterprises. These websites link to the leading sector organisations and are a useful source of general news, events, training and funding advice.
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations
National Association for Voluntary and Community Action
Environment Networks & contacts
There are a huge number of environmental bodies, networks and contacts. Here are some of the key organisations.
Government links
There are a number of Government departments which may be of interest to or impact on the activities of the community waste sector. Below are links to some of the significant government bodies or related organisations.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)
Communities and Local Government
Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)