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	BBC - Mid Wales Machynlleth - Centre for Alternative Technology
		This is the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) - a Mid Wales institution.
		CAT still generates its own electricity, so much in fact that surplus is sold on to the national grid.
		The centre's gardeners, biologists, builders and engineers are regarded as experts in their fields and receive visitors from around the world seeking inspiration.
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/mid/sites/machynlleth/pages/cat_history.shtml (459 words)

	Machynlleth: Centre for Alternative Technology
		The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT, or in Welsh, Canolfan Y Dechnoleg Amgen), founded in 1975 in an abandoned slate quarry, is a well established collection of projects that demonstrate alternative, or sustainable interactions among people, nature and technology.
		CAT experts are recognized for their expertise in environmental building systems, biological water treatment technologies, renewable energy, ecological landscaping, organic gardening and other fields as well.
		CAT is involved with a local initiative, the Dyfi Eco Valley Partnership, which aims to turn the whole area into a model of renewable-energy development.
	www.eaue.de /winuwd/188.htm (2290 words)

	Centre for Appropriate Technology (CITA)
		Thus supporting this centre gives a unique opportunity to support not only relatively poor rural people, and a revolution which has their interests and those of workers and the majority of humanity at its core, but also contribute to the advancement of scientific and technological achievements in appropriate technology.
		At the present the use of PV technology for the generation of electricity for use in urban communities is hopelessly uneconomic.
		The distinction between appropriate technology - using the best technology for a given purpose in a given set of circumstances, and alternative technology - using non-conventional technology regardless of the scientific, logistical or economic applicability, is crucial.
	www.cosg.supanet.com /cita.html (1090 words)

	New Internationalist: Not so crazy: the centre for alternative technology is a workers' co-op that has pioneered clean ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		New Internationalist: Not so crazy: the centre for alternative technology is a workers' co-op that has pioneered clean energy in wales.
		The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) was born.
		CAT is supporting local communities to create their own wind farms and biomass heating schemes (see Sustained Energy), literally giving the power back to the people.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0JQP/is_368/ai_n6143524 (1397 words)

	Big CAT Caught On The Prowl
		In a series of moves, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Powys, Wales is extending its work concerned with the search for globally sustainable, whole and ecologically sound technologies and ways of life.
		First off, CAT is raising funds for a new environmental building to house a permanent information centre devoted to sustainable construction.
		The centre is being designed as a model of energy efficiency and is aiming to operate with zero carbon dioxide emissions.
	www.fmb.org.uk /publications/masterbuilder/february99/26b.asp (255 words)

	Down Your Way, Ariadne, Issue 15
		The Centre's genesis was in the seventies, when a group of enthusiasts set out to create a "living community to test the emerging technologies, finding out which ones worked and which ones didn't".
		In the meantime, the Centre for Alternative Technology is a good starting point for anyone involved in ecological studies, and is particularly useful for environmental education.
		The Centre for Alternative Technology was introduced to Ariadne by Paul Allen and David Thorpe, with Martin Donnelly.
	www.ariadne.ac.uk /issue15/down-your-way (820 words)

	Centre for Alternative Technology (Wales)
		Established in 1975, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is aimed to inform and enable people to explore new ways of living that help protect the environment.
		The mission of the Centre for Alternative Technology is to display a vision of how people can live in harmony with the environment without destroying the life-support system.
		The water-balanced funicular technology was very widespread in the XIXth century and most of the funiculars were progressively replaced by electricity-operated ones.
	www.funimag.com /funimag19/CAT01.htm (372 words)

	Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth Powys Wales
		CAT is an environmental charity aiming to 'inspire, inform, and enable' people to live more sustainably.
		Our services include a visitor centre open 7 days a week, practical and informative publications, a mailorder service of 'green' books and products, educational services for schools, consultancy for individuals and businesses, residential courses, membership and a free information service.
		CAT is one of the very few places in the UK where you can get holistic advice covering every aspect of your energy use and environmental impact.
	www.walesdirectory.co.uk /tourist-attractions/Educational_Experiences/Wales7084.htm (517 words)

	The Findhorn Foundation: Links : Local, Regional, Global Networks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Alternatives Regular talks and workshops in London on personal and global transformation led by some of the most inspired speakers from around the world.
		The Centre for Human Ecology is an international institute for transformative education addressing the interconnected issues of ecological sustainability and social justice.
		Hawkwood is an independent centre for adult education which seeks to foster a spiritual foundation for life, and dialogues between people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
	www.findhorn.org /connect/links_new.php (644 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Wales \| Mid Wales \| Centre urges stamp recycling
		CAT has been collecting stamps throughout the year and intends to sell them to collectors to raise money.
		A CAT spokeswoman said the centre was happy to receive both British and overseas stamps from people, and did not mind if they were in small or large quantities.
		It is a research and demonstration centre which aims to inform and enable people to explore new ways of living.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/mid/4133017.stm (240 words)

	CAT -Centre For Alternative Technology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		CAT is concerned with the search for globally sustainable, whole and ecologically sound technologies and ways of life.
		CAT has a holistic approach to its work, integrating ideas and practice relating to land use, shelter, energy conservation and use, diet and health, waste management and recycling.
		Through its resident community and work organisation, CAT is also committed to the implementation of co-operative principles and best achievable environmental practices.
	www.architecture.com /go/Architecture/Reference/Links_1657.html (90 words)

	Centre for Alternative Technology :: Gathering the Jewels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) was part of this movement and reflected many people's desire to live more sustainably.
		The centre itself was created on the site of Llwyngwern slate quarry, near Machynlleth, which closed in 1951.
		CAT has now been in existence for over 25 years and its key areas of work are renewable energy, environmental building, energy efficiency, organic growing and alternative sewage systems.
	www.gtj.org.uk /item.php?lang=en&id=26602&t=10 (151 words)

	Complete Wasters: Features - Centre for Alternative Technology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Included was a visit to the Centre for Alternative Technology, almost next door to our campsite.
		The Centre covers 7 acres, and contains 37 exhibits/attractions, whose purpose is to demonstrate practical alternative ways in which we can all live without being destructive to our planet as we have been since the industrial revolution.
		As a result of the entrance being at a much lower altitude than the grounds, and as an alternative to stairs or a lift, there is a water-operated tram.
	www.completewasters.co.uk /features/cat_wales.html (406 words)

	Centre for Alternative Technology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Just up the road we have the Centre for Alternative Technology, or CAT as it is known locally.
		CAT is dedicated to the promotion of more sustainable lifestyles, using technology both traditional and new.
		When the founders of CAT appeared in the area 25 years ago, they were at first greeted with a degree of suspicion.
	www.cyber-space.co.uk /machynlleth/cat.htm (158 words)

	Feature Story - Generating Energy at the Centre for Alternative Technology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		CAT has grown to become Europes leading Eco-Centre and many once-radical practices of the crazy idealists have been taken up by mainstream society.
		In 1993, CAT collaborated with the Energy Equipment Testing Service (EETS) at the University of Wales, Cardiff College to develop a system that would allow the PVs themselves to be used as the waterproof layer of a pitched roof, thereby saving on the cost of a separate waterproof layer (such as expensive welsh slate).
		Our visitor centre is aimed at all age groups, with a wide range of interactive displays that provocatively address the environmental aspects of our lifestyles and the steps we can take towards greener living.
	www.talkenergy.com /daily.pl?op=fs&fs_id=19 (1734 words)

	Centre for Alternative Technology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Within this search the role of CAT is to explore and demonstrate a wide range of alternatives, communicating to other people the options for them to achieve positive change in their own lives.
		CAT has an holistic approach to its work, integrating ideas and practice relating to land use, shelter, energy conservation and use, diet and health, waste management and recycling.
		Recent developments at the Centre include the completion of public information centre (AtEIC), what must be Britain's fist straw-bale built theatre for environmental education and the installation of an integrated photovoltaic roof on our main office building.
	www.sovereign-publications.com /cat.htm (625 words)

	ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE: Alternative Times
		Our inspiration for the project was the Centre for Alternative Technology at Machynlleth in Wales, and our aims are similar, but we want to cover a far wider range of 'alternatives'.
		We want to show that the technology is there for people to live sustainably, some of it extremely sophisticated and some very simple; some very expensive (so were computers and calculators at first) and some of it costs nothing.
		He will be asking some challenging questions about all forms of technology, what we understand by the word, how it changes society and what we can learn from the mistakes and successes people have had in the application of technology.
	www.alternativetechnology.org.uk /news/old/news99w.html (2435 words)

	Centre for Alternative Technology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Centre for Alternative Technology is concerned with presenting solutions to environmental problems, rather than the doom and gloom view, we take a positive and uplifting approach, demonstrating all kinds of environmental technologies in an interesting and informative way.
		CAT began as an experimental sustainable community over 25 years ago, since 1974 it has evolved into Mid Wales’; most unique and popular visitor attraction.
		Other activities at the Centre include publishing, running residential courses, day visits for schools and colleges, as well as an extensive mail order service and an award winning website.
	www.cardiganshirecoastandcountry.com /cat.htm (244 words)

	New Home Energy Books: News from Centre for Alternative Technology
		CAT's information service receives hundreds of solar water heating enquiries every year and, with public demand at a new high, CAT Publications is launching a new edition of 'Tapping the Sun'.
		It's another great book from CAT for people who want to adapt to eco-friendly technologies close to home and are looking for all the details how.
		Renewable technologies are now a part of the mainstream; not just an attraction for dedicated Ogreenies1.
	www.buildingtalk.com /news/cen/cen104.html (551 words)

	CAT @ Reid Kerr College (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Centre for Alternative Technology is a new facility located in the Opportunity Centre in the Main Building at Reid Kerr College.
		The Centre provides students with access to specialist hardware, software and an extensive range of specialist equipment to assist those students with disabilities through their course of study.
		The Centre for Alternative Technology recently won the Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU) Leadership in Learning Award and has also been highlighted by HMIE as a model for Best Practice.
	www.reidkerr.ac.uk /web/facilities/cat.asp (188 words)

	Tomsk Polytechnic University (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		On August 1, 2001, the Science and Technology Centre for Energy Effectiveness was reorganized in the Regional Education and Research Centre for Alternative Technology according to the Rector’s order and the order of the Russian Ministry of Science and Education.
		The Centre is entitled to perform functions of a parent organization in the area of the alternative technology for educational institutions located in Tomsk region.
		Performing its activities, the Centre uses the rich potential of the University scientific and professional community, which carries out training and retraining of specialists, research and development, and consulting in many fields connected with the alternative technology.
	www.tpu.ru /eng/rercat.htm (639 words)

	Wales Eco-Centre Now European Project Partner: News from Centre for Alternative Technology
		CAT was chosen as one of the project's partners because of its strong history and expertise in building with earth and clay.
		CAT's AtEIC building, onsite at the Centre's headquarters outside Machynlleth, is a striking example of the beauty and possibilities when building with these natural materials.
		Jacinta MacDermot, head of CAT Consultancy, says, 'There is lots of enthusiasm out there for clay because it is an inspiring and beautiful material with which to work.
	www.buildingtalk.com /news/cen/cen101.html (375 words)

	Centre for Alternative Technology on AboutBritain.com
		It is the largest public display centre of this kind in Europe and has won many prizes for its work.
		The Centre is 3 miles north of Machynlleth on the A487 to Dolgellau and is clearly sign-posted.
		The award winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre is the largest and busiest arts centre in Wales, with a wide-ranging programme of events and activities across all art forms.
	www.aboutbritain.com /CentreforAlternativeTechnology.htm (883 words)

	Alternative Energy Pages
		Centre for Alternative Energy (CAT) is a unique demonstration centre designed to inspire, inform and enable society to move towards ecologically sustainable lifestyles.
		The Alternative Technology Association is the membership organisation of the centre for Alternative Technology.
		IEA A basic aim of the International Energy Agency (IEA) is to foster co-operation among its participating countries, to increase energy security through energy conservation and development of alternative energy sources, new energy technology and research.
	www.bigginhill.co.uk /energy.htm (561 words)

	Wales on the Web: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) was established in the 1970s, on the site of a derelict slate quarry in Mid Wales.
		The Centre includes demonstrations and displays on renewable energy, environmental building, alternative sewage/water treatment, energy efficiency and organic growing.
		CAT also offers practical and informative publications, a mail order service of green books and products, educational services for schools, consultancy for individuals and businesses, residential courses, an MSc course, membership and a free information service.
	www.walesontheweb.org /cayw/collections/en/699740 (353 words)

	BUBL LINK: Environmental technology
		There is an online tour of the Centre's 40 acre site near Machynlleth in mid-Wales, which has working examples of wind, water and solar power, energy conservation, environmentally sound buildings, organic growing and alternative sewage systems.
		Environmental Science and Technology, published by the American Chemical Society for scientists, engineers, and environmental practitioners, features peer-reviewed research and news reports concerning all aspects of environmental science, technology, and policy analysis.
		IAEH was founded in 1991 to meet the needs of the professional environmental hydrologist, in particular those working in the area of environmental cleanup, restoration, and pollution prevention.
	bubl.ac.uk /link/e/environmentaltechnology.htm (275 words)

	Centre for Alternative Technology :: Gathering the Jewels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Centre for Alternative Technology :: Gathering the Jewels
		The vegetable plot at the Centre of Alternative Technology
		Prince Charles on a visit to the Centre of Alternative Technology, 1978
	www.gtj.org.uk /search/searchRepository.php?lang=en&r=1139 (89 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Wales \| Mid Wales \| 'Green' lessons centre backed
		The Centre for Alternative Technology (Cat) near Machynlleth has secured £4m to build a new complex to answer the demand for courses at the Pantperthog site.
		Cat attracts 65,000 visitors a year to its research and demonstration centre which aims to inspire, inform and enable people to explore new ways of living.
		Since it opened in 1975 it has established a reputation as one of the leading organisations demonstrating ecological technologies and lifestyles.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/mid/3396287.stm (296 words)

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