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People in front of wrapping paper
  • Recycling

What to do with wrapping paper

There's nothing better than receiving a beautifully wrapped present, that warm and fuzzy feeling knowing that the giver has gone the extra mile. You almost feel guilty ripping open the paper to get to the present inside. 

Article 22 Dec 2021 1 minute read

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2 people holding a rolled up rug
  • Recycling

What to do with carpets and rugs?

Article 22 Dec 2021

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Person removing the red plastic cap on a car battery
  • Recycling

What to do with car batteries?

Article 17 Dec 2021

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a group of people working with sewing machines at a repair cafe
  • Reuse
  • Recycling

Make and do mend: the rise of the repair cafe

Article 17 Dec 2021 3 minute read

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A selection of home made face masks
  • Reuse

Face It: Making your own face covering

Article 1 Dec 2021 1 minute read

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Bins line a cobbled street with rubbish on the ground
  • At Home

How to avoid household rubbish escaping in windy weather

Article 25 Nov 2021 1 minute read

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A pile of mixed cardboard
  • Recycling

What to do with cardboard?

Article 23 Nov 2021 2 minute read

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A cat standing in a litter tray
  • Recycling

What to do with animal bedding and litter?

Article 22 Nov 2021 1 minute read

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Scottish hills covered in broken sunlight through a cloud.
  • Climate Crisis

What are the effects of climate change in Scotland?

Article 21 Nov 2021

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