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Background11 March 2011
Since 1971, we've been making things happen. Some big, some small.
Like:
- Getting a grip on climate change.
- Laws to bring recycling to your doorstep.
- Warmer, more energy efficient homes.
- Protecting our countryside.
- Keeping genetically modified food off the menu.
- Persuading big companies to behave better.
What we're famous for
Dumping 1,500 non-returnable bottles outside Schweppes headquarters to make a statement about re-using precious resources.
We may not have won that round. But we kept going - and in 2003 our Household Waste Recycling Act made doorstep recycling a reality.
Our make up
Friends of the Earth is:
- UK 's most influential environmental campaigning organisation.
- Most extensive environmental network in the world, with around 2 million supporters across five continents and more than 75 national organisations worldwide.
- Unique network of campaigning local groups, working in more than 220 communities throughout England , Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Dependent on individuals for over 90 per cent of its income.
I want to thank Martyn Williams of Friends of the Earth for the huge amount of assistance that he has given me in preparing the Recycling Bill.
Joan Ruddock MP, passing the Bill in Parliament.
© Celia Austin/Friends of the Earth
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