The Centre for Alternative Technology is Europe's leading eco-centre, based on the edge of the Snowdon National Park, near Machynlleth, Wales. 

We specialise in showing practical solutions to environmental problems to carry us into the twenty-first century. Our Visitor Centre is open seven days a week. Interactive displays show global issues such as energy generation and transport, and practical, everyday solutions for everyone.

CAT also runs a free information service, answering enquiries on a massive range of topics by phone, letter or email, five days a week. For bigger projects, there is also a consultancy service.

CAT is a great place to learn new things, for all ages. We run a range of residential courses - from weekends to a yearlong MSc. Our dedicated Education Department arranges school trips to CAT, which can be tied in with the National Curriculum.

We publish books on various 'green' topics, and sell eco-books and products through a shop and mail order service.

www.cat.org.uk