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Rise in waste incineration “a major threat to Scotland’s recycling targets.”
“With over 2 million tonnes of household waste generated in 2018 and a target to recycle 70% of that by 2025, our projected incineration capacity just doesn’t add up.” FOE
#Covid-19, Slow Tourism and Green infrastructure
“Other parts of the Highlands and Islands are already accepting the green reset challenge to radically rethink their green infrastructure, the question remains, what about Orkney? “
‘Mask of Integrity’ Design Innovation Inspired by Viking Women
Clare Campbell of Prickly Thistle has teamed up with the Edinburgh based Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) to develop natural fibre reusable face mask.
Local Businesses Encouraged to Apply to Islands Green Recovery Programme
““The Islands Green Recovery Programme will stimulate new economic activity across our islands, helping businesses recover from the impacts of the pandemic and creating new, quality jobs. ” Paul Wheelhouse Scottish Government Minister for the Islands
What to Cook with Foraged Food
Wendy Barrie of the Scottish Food Guide, described the many foraged plants which can be used in cooking to make flavoursome meals.
Pumice Raft “Vitamin Shot” for Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
A giant raft of pumice is helping to sustain Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Simbister Farm, Thurso: Improving Sustainability & Biodiversity
Planting nearly 24,000 metres of hedgerows alongside a range of agri-environment areas on their farm, the Sutherland family has dramatically improved the sustainability and biodiversity of Simbister.
Nauru: The World’s Smallest Republic
How can it be that Scotland is considered to be too small to be an independent country when Nauru is considered viable?
Seeking Life Below The Surface of Mars
The ExoMars mission (2022) by the European Space Agency and Roscosmos will be used to explore beneath the surface for evidence of life.
