SCA News: Circular economy/Zero waste

Ostaig marine litter survey 

by Dan Milner On 19th October seven people took part in the first quarterly survey at Ostaig beach, carried out by Sleat Nature Group and community members. The survey work is part of a long-term research project on the evolution of, and ongoing issues with, beach...

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Campaign for a strong Global Plastics Treaty

A big reduction in plastic production is the only way we can start to tackle the plastic crisis. Last month, the UK took a major step forward in signing the Bridge to Busan declaration. This is a statement signed by 40 countries at the United Nations affirming the...

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Why the online cloud is not benign

by Janet Ullman Highland Community Waste Partnership on Skye For many of us in the south Skye and Lochalsh area, we were incredibly depressed by a letter from the Bank of Scotland, where we were told that our branch in Kyle of Lochalsh was to close in January next...

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Highland Repair Directory launched

Keep Scotland Beautiful has launched a Highland Repair Directory, with an interactive map, as part of their Share and Repair campaign. The Share and Repair website features photos of our very own Waste Not at Torrin, and highlights interesting sharing initiatives...

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