Waste Minimisation

There can’t be many folk who voted for the Scottish Green Party who aren’t mystified or disappointed by the recent priorities of their List MSPs. But what exactly should the electorate expect of them? Here are some suggestions.   Accept that Scotland’s contribution to global emissions is under 0.1% so any significant changes we might …

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  The Garden Waste Debate: Exploring Scotland’s Permit System   In recent years, many councils across Scotland have implemented a permit system for garden waste collection, raising questions about its effectiveness and fairness. With 21 out of 32 councils now charging for garden waste collection, it’s crucial to examine whether these permits are a sensible …

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Mitigating Microplastics John Ferguson, Head of Strategy at Binn Eco Park in Tayside, Scotland, unwraps microplastics recovery from polymer recycling operations.   Much has been written about microplastics in recent decades as they proliferate across all aquatic and terrestrial eco-systems, posing profound ecological and human health risks. Microplastics originate from various sources, including the breakdown …

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