Community News and Events: National

Top 5 Avoidable Food Waste Items

Submitted on Fri, 04/09/2009 - 1:47pm

In September, WRAP Scotland held a conference  to share the findings of their study of the food Overflowing Green Wheelie Binand drink Scottish households are throwing away.  Kate Streib, RoWAN Project Officer for Inverness, attended on behalf of RoWAN to hear the findings first hand.

Here are some of WRAP's facts:

Between us, we throw away 570,000 tonnes of food and drink each year.  Over two thirds of what we throw away could have been eaten if we had planned, stored and managed it better!  Wait, there's more: half of the good food put in the bin is untouched and 1 in 7 items is still in its packaging.  At least £18 million worth is still in date. Read more

Climate Change and Waste - find out the latest

Submitted on Wed, 26/08/2009 - 10:10am

Did you catch the BBC news item, "A Perfect Storm", about Climate Change? Click here to check it out and to find out about how we can all play a part in tackling it by making lifestyle changes.

Community Recycling Network for Scotland (CRNS)

The CRNS is a membership body for community recycling organisations throughout Scotland. They provide information, advice and support to both existing and emerging community recyclers.

Phone Numbers: 
+44 (0)1786 469 002
Links: 
http://www.crns.org.uk
Address: 
Suite 62 Stirling Business Centre Wellgreen Place Stirling FK8 2DZ

EcoSchool Scotland

Eco-Schools is an international initiative designed to encourage whole-school action for the environment. It is an environmental management tool, learning resource and recognised award scheme.

Phone Numbers: 
+44 (0)1786 468 234
Links: 
http://www.ecoschoolsscotland.org/
Email Addresses: 
ecoschools@ksbscotland.org.uk
Address: 
c/o Keep Scotland Beautiful Wallace House 17-21 Maxwell Place Stirling FK8 1JU

Waste Resources Action Programme

WRAP works with local authorities, business and housholds to prevent waste, increase recycling and develop markets for recycled and sustainable products. Its aim is to create the case for change, support change and deliver change.

 

Phone Numbers: 
+44 (0)1295 819 900
Links: 
http://www.wrap.org.uk
Address: 
WRAP, The Old Academy, 21 Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AH

Mailing Preference Service (MPS)

mailing preference logoThe Mailing Preference Service (MPS) is a free service set up 20 years ago and funded by the direct mail industry to enable consumers to have their names and home addresses in the UK removed from or added to lists used by the industry. It is actively supported by the Royal Mail and all directly involved trade associations and fully supported by The Information Commissioners Office.

Mailing Preference Service supports your right to choose the mail you want.

Phone Numbers: 
+44 (0)845 703 4599
Links: 
http://www.mpsonline.org.uk
Email Addresses: 
mps@dma.org.uk
Address: 
DMA House 70 Margaret Street London W1W 8SS