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The VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards 2018 shortlist revealed

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FORTY Scots businesses judged to be tackling environmental issues and challenges have been shortlisted for this year’s VIBES awards.  The VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards will take place on November 14 at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow. The finalists for the 19th edition include: Wood, Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Devro (Scotland) Ltd, …

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Scots student to research micro plastic pollution in the Arctic

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A  PhD student from University of Strathclyde is part of a team that will examine the extent of micro-plastic pollution in the Arctic. Steve Allen, from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering working under the guidance of Professor Vernon Phoenix, and a Research Assistant at the University of Toulouse, will analyse ice samples to ascertain their microplastic …

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Scottish Government’s draft climate Bill slated by environmentalists as ‘timid’

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DISAPPOINTING. Timid. Just some of the words used to express the complete and utter frustration sweeping through the environmental lobby today as the Scottish Government stood accused of choking over its draft Climate Bill. Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham announced it was aiming for a 90% target in cutting emissions by 2050, with a pledge to …

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Hilton bans plastic bottles and straws with pledge to cut water consumption

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HOTEL giants Hilton have announced it will remove plastic straws from its 650 strong portfolio of properties by the end of this year. It claims it will also cuts its global impact on the environment in half by 2030 by setting a range of new goals. The move will cover all its managed hotels, including …

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Monsanto Bayer mega merger opposition from Soil Association campaigners

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THE Soil Association has stepped up its opposition against the so-called ‘Baysanto’ mega-merger between agri giants Monsanto and Bayer. It comes after the £45billion deal was given the nod by the US department of justice. It will still need ratified by other countries it operates in. Campaigners say they are increasingly worried about their influence …

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SEPA launches consultation over whisky, landfill and metals sectors

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THE Scottish Environment Protection Agency has launched a major consultation to drive how it shapes new environmental regulations. It’s CEO Terry A’Hearn said SEPA was challenging itself to “step up to the mark” and ensure it cracks down on those not observing regulations. In particular it is focussing on whisky, metals and landfill sectors as …

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South Ayrshire Council in pledge to ban single use plastics by 2022

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SOUTH Ayrshire Council says it wants to ban single use plastics in its area within four years – with plastic straws first on their hit list. They will also look at a pledge to but sustainable items instead as part of their moves to go green. The moves will be championed ahead of Earth Day …

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Hebridean Celtic Festival celebrates its environmental connections with award

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IT’S the first Celtic Connections weekend of the year in Glasgow, a time for the dear green place to bask in the glow of music, carousing and friendships. Yet it’s the event’s Western Isles cousins, Heb Celt, that might well be pouring themselves a Highlander measure tonight. For the Stornoway based musical festival, famed for …

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May fails to follow Scotland’s lead in fight against plastics as Greenpeace hit out

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IT WAS supposed to be a bold signal of change – a pledge for the UK to eliminate avoidable plastic waste by 2042. Instead the Prime Minister Theresa May and her Tory government have been accused of squandering a “missed opportunity”. In particular, failing to follow Scotland in moving towards a plastic bottle deposit return …

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