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World leading microbeads ban comes into force today
UK leads the way in tackling the scourge of marine pollution
A ban on the sale of products containing microbeads has come into force today as part of the Westminster Government’s world-leading efforts to prevent these harmful pieces of plastic entering the marine environment. Continue reading World leading microbeads ban comes into force today
National Trust for Scotland to grow next generation of gardeners
The National Trust for Scotland has unveiled a new garden apprentice scheme to help nurture the next generation of talent to care for its 38 heritage gardens and designed landscapes. Continue reading National Trust for Scotland to grow next generation of gardeners
Registration for controversial new brown bin service opens on Monday
Registration for garden waste collections will open next week ahead of the introduction of a controversial new service in October. From Monday (18th June), Edinburgh residents must sign up on the Council website or at one of five local offices.if they wish to continue receiving brown bin collections. The annual brown bin collection service will cost residents £25.
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Today’s Wardie Bay Beachwatch event CANCELLED
Event rescheduled for next Saturday
Due to a terrible weather forecast, we have had to POSTPONE today’s event as we can’t record our important message in wind & rain (writes KAREN BATES).
Join us next Saturday at 12:00 for our @mcsuk beachclean followed by SOS!!!
Sign up fresh here: https://www.mcsuk.org/…/b…/wardie-bay-beach/event/2018-06-16 or here: https://www.facebook.com/events/653386118339741/
See Germinator exhibition at the Botanics
Wardie Bay Beachwatch SOS! Join us! •••−−−••• 10am, Saturday 16 June
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Dancing in the streets of Drylaw as road re-opens … but D Mains braced for traffic misery
They were dancing in the streets of Drylaw at the weekend when the SGN maintenance programme came to an end at last and Groathill Road North fully reopened. Continue reading Dancing in the streets of Drylaw as road re-opens … but D Mains braced for traffic misery
Call for groups to apply for grants to improve access to greenspaces
Scotland’s walking charity Paths for All has opened two grant schemes which are offering thousands of pounds to groups looking to enhance local paths. The grants, which are offering up to £3000 for community path projects, aim to empower communities to improve access to greenspaces, helping people to be more active more often. Continue reading Call for groups to apply for grants to improve access to greenspaces
Edinburgh to mark UK Clean Air Day with fume-free celebrations in city centre
Edinburgh is to celebrate the UK’s Clean Air Day on Thursday, June 21st in the city centre through a series of planned activities such as yoga on the Mound, a procession, and a series of talks from experts. Continue reading Edinburgh to mark UK Clean Air Day with fume-free celebrations in city centre