An anti-waste campaigner, who has already made waves with her videos for BBC’s The Social, has picked up an award for her work to tackle plastic waste at this year’s Scottish Resources Awards. Continue reading Scottish Resources Awards winners announced
Edinburgh Napier University has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability by introducing a host of new measures to reduce food waste and plastic use. Continue reading Edinburgh Napier moves to reduce food waste and plastic use
Last week, environmental protesters have hit the headlines for posting their empty crisp packets back to the UK’s largest crisp makers, Walkers – but ready salted snacks aren’t the only offenders. Continue reading Should we be sending dirty nappies in the post instead of crisp packets?
I am delighted to invite you to our next Welcoming a Greener Future event (Climate Week Celebration 2018) which will take place on Sat 6th October 12-4pm at Bridgend Farmhouse. Continue reading Welcoming A Greener Future: Climate Week celebration at Bridgend Farmhouse
SNP MSPs move to block toilet (plans)
Councils could soon be obliged to consider how the provision of public toilets and water fountains could be improved after a Green MSP’s amendments to the planning bill were backed by a Holyrood committee today. Continue reading Green MSP flushed with success following committee decision
Clean cars, vans, and taxis could be equipped with green number plates under new plans to promote awareness of ultra-low emission vehicles. Continue reading Green number plates for ‘clean’ vehicles?
UK Government announces record-breaking public support for reducing single-use plastics and boosting recycling through the tax system.
Individuals, businesses and campaign groups have expressed overwhelming support for action on tackling the impact of plastics on our environment. Continue reading Overwhelming public backing in fight against plastic pollution
Daisy Narayanan, who is leading the City Centre Transformation project on behalf of the Council during a secondment from Sustrans Scotland, shares her vision for Edinburgh: Continue reading Transforming Edinburgh: putting people at the heart of city design
Aspiring entrepreneurs are taking to selling plastic carrier bags outside supermarkets and convenience stores, undercutting the 5p price in-store and reaping the rewards of a forgetful nation of shoppers! Continue reading Black market plastic bags on sale outside supermarkets!
The British Lung Foundation has called on councillors in Edinburgh to adopt ambitious proposals for a low emission zone in the city, following publication of proposals to radically overhaul traffic and transport priorities in Edinburgh. Continue reading Breathe easy: city council urged to be bold with low-emission zone
