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How islands force us to face plastic
How islands force us to face plastic I recently heard from a friend staying on Eigg to write up her PhD and she asked me an interesting question about how we handle…
COAST’s New Year wish list
Demand for Green Energy is highest in Scotland
Over two thirds (67%) of Scots would switch to a Green Energy provider if given the chance The majority (72%) of Scots would be happy to pay more for energy if their…
Kildonan beach benefits from a ‘pick-me-up’.
Like many beaches on Arran and elsewhere Kildonan beach suffers from large amounts of litter - the majority of which are plastic. It is a staggering fact that not a single piece…
And finally
The respected scientific journal Bioscience has in its November issue published a letter signed by 15,364 scientist signatories from 184 countries, headed “World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice“.
Worse Climate Change in the Offing
Worse climate change in the offing The prospect of the Earth overheating dangerously has come closer, with scientists warning that worse climate change will soon affect the planet, according to Alex Kirby…
Scottish Ministers are caught out!
Scottish Ministers tried unlawfully to protect the worst-performing fish farms from public scrutiny. Scottish Ministers have been ordered to disclose the names of Scotland’s ‘liciest’ salmon farms to Salmon and Trout Conservation…
Harvey, Irma, and climate change: why they won’t change minds
Harvey, Irma, and climate change: why they won't change minds Why it will struggle to matter: Here's a look at why Harvey and Irma could become flashpoints in the public's views on…
The Marine Conservation Society and COAST welcome the bottle deposit return scheme
Deposit returns to be a reality for Scotland; system for bottles and drinks cans announced. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) welcomes the commitment to a bottle deposit return system made by Scottish…
Arctic riches: A most insane discussion
How big is your Carbon Footprint?
UK adults burn the equivalent of 11,000 pounds of coal a year EACH. Men produce more CO2 than women. UK households only recycle roughly 60% of their waste.
Eco Savvy’s Reuse Micro Hubs
We are still looking to recruiting for a Hub Manager to take on Blackwaterfoot. If you are interested please send your CV or an email through to ecoprojectmanager@gmail.com and we can set…