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The 'Invergordon Incinerator No to Waste' group and RoWAN, are setting a challenge to the town to “Slim Your Bin”.

Karen MacKay, a resident of Saltburn, commented “I never used to care about how much I threw away and my bin was overflowing. With the discussions on the incinerator I realised that I could not be part of the campaign with a clear conscience without doing something about my own rubbish. I have two children and I work- if I can do it, so can most other people. It really does not take much effort to reduce what’s in my bin- and the kids and I are having great fun! ” Read more

Invergordon anti-incinerator protestors are celebrating the Council's decision to turn down the proposed waste incinerator. Click here for their website and more news. However Highland still has a big waste problem. Wherever you live in the Highlands, be part of the waste solution ... Slim Your Bin!

Eighty people attended a meeting in Invergordon Arts Centre on Thursday 30th July to find out more about the proposed waste incinerator. Anti-incinerator campaigner Dr Van Steenas outlined health dangers from the type of incinerator planned followed by a lively question-and-answer session.

RoWAN's anti-waste initiative, Slim Your Bin, provides information and support for people who question the need for an incinerator. Householders can take positive action to reduce the amount of waste they throw out, for example composting, reducing food waste, careful shopping choices to avoid excess packaging and not making unnecessary purchases. Read more