“We need to move rapidly to a more circular economy because the climate and ecological emergencies we face are partly driven by what and how much we consume.”
Pressure Put on Scottish Government to Introduce Promised Circular Economy Bill
Orcadians Going Green
Saturday saw the inaugural meeting of Orcadians Going Green .
Ghost Fishing UK and the Big Scapa Clean Up
For 4 years Ghost Fishing UK have been coming to Scapa Flow, Orkney, to remove lost or discarded fishing gear and other materials littering the sea bed
Arrangements in Orkney when On-Farm Burning of Plastics Ends
“Plastic bale wrap is classed as commercial waste, and therefore must be disposed of at an authorised facility (ie, a waste or recycling facility) at the business owner’s cost.”
On-Farm Burning of Plastics to End
The new regulations come into force from 1st of January 2019.
Collecting Dead Fulmars: Researching Marine Litter
Fulmars ingest marine litter, being largely surface-feeders, which accumulates in their stomachs.
Beat Plastic Pollution: World Environment Day in Orkney
World Environment Day on Tuesday 5th of June will be marked by Orkney Islands Council with an awareness raising event at Tesco Kirkwall from 10am to 3pm.
Letters: Discarded Plastic Nets Impact on Wildlife
Letters can be emailed to fiona@theorkneynews.scot
Plastic Fantastic ?: Orkney Zerowaste Exhibition
The exhibition is on until 3rd March.
Commending the Work of Heriot Watt Stromness
“It’s great to hear of the high quality research on the issue of marine plastics being done right here in Stromness.”
