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.
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! ”
Donnie Mackay of the Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association gave a zoom talk to the Skye Climate Action network about the 12 years of the Housing Association’s ‘Energycaring’ service. Donnie explained why fuel poverty is rampant in Lochalsh and Skye, resulting from interacting factors such as lack of mains gas, high energy costs (compared to central belt), suboptimal supply chains, poorly insulated housing stock and high levels of related ill health. He also gave advice on improving energy efficiency. Contact us for a copy of Donnie’s presentation as a pdf.
Funding categories include biodiversity and carbon emissions.
Part-time post to coordinate community climate action in Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh, as part of a Scotland-wide community climate action network. Could lead to the creation of a Climate Hub for Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh.
Portree Allotments are now up and running, with help from the local community. Everyone seems very excited by the prospect of having land for growing food. The allotments were awarded funding from The Scottish Land Trust which covers half of the legal fees and the...
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...
Skye Climate Action and SkyeConnect are inviting businesses from Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh to join our 2022 Climate Pledge, committing to take positive steps within our area towards combating climate change. Businesses can chose an action to carry out, and publicise...
Nine candidates are standing for election to the Eilean a' Cheò ward (Skye & Raasay) on 5th May. Skye Climate Action offered them an opportunity to give their views on the climate crisis and actions on Skye & Raasay, through the following invitation: Dear...
Year-long, part-time post to coordinate community climate action in Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh, as part of a Scotland-wide community climate action network.