Edie.net (Environmental Data Interactive Exchange) is arguably one of the internet’s first sources of environmental news and information having been established in 1998.

The site is an open resource for environmental professionals, researchers and all those with an interest in green issues.

News is split into six categories reflecting the environmental business community and is written by their in house editorial team categories covered are; sustainable business, green building, contaminated land, waste & recycling, water and energy and carbon.

In addition to its news articles the site features information on suppliers, products and consultancies within the market as well as its own TV channel which allows readers to upload videos or blogs.

The website is supported by a network of topic specific micro sites and social networking channels including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

The majority of content on the site is free to access, however there are a number of specialist articles and tender documents which can only be reached through a subscription fee. Edie also provide a number of news based email feeds, supplied as a monthly, weekly or daily service.