A video showing how domestic electrics are sorted and prepared for recycling in Perth and Kinross.
How recycled electricals are sorted and broken into components for re-use
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SCA News: Recycling
What happens to the soft plastic collected by the Co-op?
The Co-op’s 2021 sustainability report explains what happens to the soft plastic it collects in store-front bins.
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.
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.
Successful launch of South Skye Electrical Amnesty
Skye Climate Action’s electrical amnesty in south Skye got off to a great start with 3.8 tonnes of electrical goods brought to Ashaig for collection by ILM Highland recycling company.
New: Domestic Appliance recycling near Broadford
New scheme for pick up and recycling of domestic electrical appliances near Broadford.
Recycle your old computer
A free IT collection and recycling service based in Forres.
Plastic recycling and alternatives
Deposit return scheme in Scotland, plastic taxes in Spain and seaweed alternatives in Indonesia.
Skye Sustainable Building Network
New forum for discussing ideas and developing approaches to sustainable construction on Skye.
New fund for the provision of water bottle refill fountains
Sea-Changers is pleased to launch a new fund for the provision of water bottle refill fountains. The projects funded will achieve the following objective: To prevent or reduce negative impacts on UK coastal and marine environments and species by reducing marine...