Beach clean reveals rise in litter
A DRAMATIC rise in the amount of litter on Scotland’s beaches has been collected, following the latest in an annual beach clean. The clean-up –…
Category: Litter
Massive clean-up brightens several Edinburgh districts
OVER 125 bags – plus four huge (40-yard-long) skips – have been filled with litter and dumped rubbish, following a massive clean-up of several districts…
Plans unveiled to tackle litter in Edinburgh
PLANS have been unveiled, to double the number of litter bins in the centre of Edinburgh. The proposals – requiring approval from the city council’s…
‘Smart’ refuse bins set up in Edinburgh
REFUSE bins fitted with sensors to signal when they are close to overflowing have been installed in three locations in Edinburgh – as a precursor…
Beach clean appeal issued
A CALL has gone out for volunteers, to assist in removing litter from Scotland’s beaches. The charity, Marine Conservation Society, has identified a week in…
School pupils act on litter
SCHOOL pupils in Glasgow have helped bring about a dramatic reduction in the amount of litter in and around their place of learning. Supervised by…
Community clean-up set for Edinburgh districts
A MASSIVE clean-up operation is set to take place in south-east districts of Edinburgh, over the course of a week. Beginning on Monday, the areas…
A short reflection on litter in two cities
OF course, it’s asking for trouble to go on holiday, only to find oneself reflecting on how life back home could be so much better.…
Stiffer penalties called for, against fly-tippers
STIFFER penalties for people who fly-tip their refuse are being called for by a Scots organisation representing landowners. With a deadline looming, in just two…
Glasgow launches network of litter pick hubs
VOLUNTEERS in Glasgow looking to clear litter from their neighbourhoods are to be helped by a network of equipment hubs. Says Glasgow City Council (here)…