SCA News: Circular economy/Zero waste
Fishing for Litter – Skye Fisheries Recycling Coalition
By Zoe Scott-Green Fishing for Litter has operated in the UK since 2005 and is recognised as the primary mechanism enabling fishermen to remove marine litter from UK seas. The scheme operates across 70 harbours, with over 700 fishing vessels registered and more than...
Goodbye and Thank You to WASTE NOT
Over the last five years, Becky and Paul Smith's WASTE NOT project at Torrin has kept untold quantities of stuff out of landfill. Under the motto of "One person's trash is another's treasure", folk from across Skye have come to Torrin on Wednesdays to bring and take...
Draft Circular Economy Strategy, consultation closes on 13th January.
Scotland's circular economy strategy could reduce wasteful and damaging use of resources and create new jobs, as long as strong measures are put in place and businesses are held to account. On 9th December, 11-12 am, Zero Waste Scotland has an online session...
Highland Reuse and Repair Fund: deadline 6 March 2026
This grant scheme supports community projects that reduce waste, promote reuse and repair, and help build a circular economy.You can apply for funding between £2,000 and £50,000. Closing date: midday on Friday 6 March 2026. Info on how to apply is here.
Reporting beach debris
Skye Beach Cleans has produced a Debris Identification Guide to help you identify and categorise some of the more common litter items originating from marine industries. Once you have reported the debris on Skye Beach Clean's map, they'll do all the legwork for you,...
Torabhaig Beach Clean
by Dan Milner While pink footed geese honked loudly overhead 17 volunteers, including eager kids, joined Sleat Nature Group's community clean of Torabhaig beach on Sunday 26 October. Despite a biting wind and autumnal showers in just two hours the beach had been...
Household Electrical Recycling Collection Service / South Skye Electrical Amnesty
In Partnership with Highland Council | Funded by the Scottish Government Recycling Improvement Fund A New Way to Recycle Electricals in the Highlands This service, delivered in partnership with Highland Council and funded by the Scottish Government, makes it easier...
Toner cartridge recycling! ♻️
In addition to empty medicine blister packs and battery recycling bins, Armadale Stores now has another recycling box in the foyer, kindly brought in by one of our customers. It is for your used (or new) ink cartridges and is raising funds for Skye Cats, an...
Global plastics treaty negotiations fail
On 15th August the final stage of international negotiations failed to reach an agreement to create a landmark global treaty to end plastic pollution. Petrostates refused to endorse the draft treaty because it addressed plastic production, which they considered to be...