News From Orkney Islands Council A campaign by Orkney Islands Council to boost metals recycling rates in the county has been shortlisted for a national award.
OIC MetalMatters Campaign Shortlisted for Award
Scotland’s 20p Deposit Return Scheme
The proposed scheme from the Scottish Government will take in bottles of glass and plastic and also aluminium/steel cans.
Huge Increase in Metals Being Recycled in Orkney
The Recycling of metal packaging by householders in Orkney has risen by 19.4% over the last 18 months.
Pass it on week 2019
This week people are being urged to reuse or recycle what they no longer want or need rather than throwing things out or hoarding them. Pass it on week – the Big […]
Did you buy a ‘real’ Christmas tree this year? Wondering what to do now?
Council pick ups for recycling
Town Hall Cafe Goes Eco Friendly
“We wanted to play our own part and have been actively seeking ways to stop using conventional plastic packaging wherever possible.”
4.2 million Waste Tyres in Scotland Every Year
In Scotland there are no facilities specifically developed for the purpose of recovering or repurposing waste tyres.
Eco Active Orkney Out and About for Recycling Week
Eco Active Orkney was in Tesco, Kirkwall and the Warehouse Building, Stromness on Monday
Recycling Week 2018: 24th – 30th September
This year’s focus is on plastic bottles.
Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland?
The consultation closes on September 25th 2018
