The planet and the dinner plate

A collection of links all about green issues, food standards and other causes close to Andrew's heart.

• Downsizer | www.downsizer.net

  Superb site about living a greener, more ethical life. Articles galore and a lively forum covering everything from growing your own to energy efficiency to agricultural animal welfare and food standards.

• Derbyshire Wildlife Trust | www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

  Andrew has been a member of Derbyshire's leading conservation organisation for a number of years.

• Centre for Alternative Technology | www.cat.org.uk

  Machynlleth-based charitable organisation demonstrating practical solutions to the world's issues.

• Gwledd Conwy Feast | www.conwyfeast.co.uk

  Major Conwy-based food and drink festival showcasing the best in Welsh produce. Andrew has been involved with the Feast since its early days - details.

• Derbyshire Food and Drink Festival | www.derbyshirefoodfestival.co.uk

  Andrew's local food and drink festival showcasing the best in Derbyshire produce. The festival is also the launchpad for the excellent, annually-published Taste of derbyshire.

• National Parks | www.nationalparks.gov.uk

  Smart umbrella site for the UK's National Parks, including a link to our very own Peak District.