The Co-op’s 2021 sustainability report explains what happens to the soft plastic it collects in store-front bins.
What happens to the soft plastic collected by the Co-op?
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SCA News: Circular economy/Zero waste
New Top Up Tap for Portree
Portree now has its own Top Up Tap in Somerled Square, installed by Scottish Water. This will help to reduce single use plastic water bottles in Portree and beyond as residents and visitors can refill their bottles from the tap.
Highland Community Waste Partnership starts on Skye
Fiona Gallie, the new Community Waste Officer at Broadford & Strath Community Company, explains the scope of the Highland Community Waste Partnership. She’ll be working across the whole of Skye and Raasay, and gives some pointers for events that are coming up.
Waste Not Wednesdays are a hit with local residents
Becky and Paul Smith’s programme of Waste Not Wednesdays, in specially constructed sheds made from old water tanks, are a hit with local residents. Read their reactions and how they use Waste Not Wednesdays to declutter and find things they need. “One person’s trash is another’s treasure! ”
Selkie Eco-shop: new loyalty scheme and discounts
The Selkie Collective eco shop in Broadford stocks a wide range of refillable foods including pasta, rice, porridge, cereals, nuts, seeds, highland rapeseed oil, olive oil to name a few. The household cleaning and body care products operate on a 'closed loop' system...
Why you should buy refurbished electronic devices
E‑waste, or electronic waste, is surging. Each year the world creates 5,683 Eiffel Towers of e‑waste, which is enough to cover all of Southampton. It's also the most toxic solid‑waste stream, contaminating land, water and air. 82.6% of this e-waste won’t be recycled...
Call for a strong Circular Economy Bill for Scotland
In May the Scottish Government will consult on its much-awaited proposals for the Circular Economy Bill. Scottish Environment Link, together with 35 organisations, are calling for an ambitious Circular Economy Bill based on a long-term strategy that makes economic and...
Job opportunity: sustainable consumption and reduced waste on Skye. Deadline extended to 3rd March
Broadford and Strath Community Company job opportunity: working with Skye Climate Action and local communities to raise awareness of how consumption contributes to climate change and develop solutions that support a local circular economy.
Last chance to have your say on Scottish Incineration Review
The Scottish government is reviewing the impact of existing incineration plants and what role incineration should play in Scotland’s future waste policy. Consultation closes Monday 21st February.
South Skye Electrical Amnesty continues
South Skye Electrical Amnesty continues in February and March 2022.