Asda to offer refill stations at ‘sustainability store’
Asda is launching a new “sustainability store” where shoppers will be able to fill containers with own-brand products as well as Kellogg’s cereals and PG Tips tea.
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Glasgow School of Art Winter School to address climate change at Forres campus
The Glasgow School of Art’s Winter School 2020 will bring together hundreds of creatives at their north campus in Moray to tackle the urgent worldwide issue of climate change.
Ikea brushes off ‘challenging’ market to notch up UK sales hike
Soaring demand for products that save energy and cut down on waste has helped flat pack furniture giant Ikea brush off a “challenging” retail market to report a hike in annual sales.
International forestry conference comes to Aberdeen
An international forestry conference comes to Aberdeen tomorrow, aiming to increase awareness and drive sustainable forestry up the national agenda.
Cities could ‘reap significant benefits’ from e-scooters
Journey times in the UK’s most gridlocked cities could be cut if electric scooters are legalised, new research suggests.
Aberdeenshire councillors support newest version of Fair Trade
Aberdeenshire Council has become only the second Scottish local authority to recognise the latest definition of Fair Trade.
Crofters hit out at Highland councillors for ‘irresponsible behaviour’ over planning decisions
Crofters have hit out at Highland councillors for their “betrayal” of the culture and future of crofting across the region.
Moray MSP Richard Lochhead impressed by Forres sustainability company
A Forres-based company that helps organisations to become more sustainable has been praised by a Moray MSP for its “cutting edge” ideas.
Going ‘green’ is big news – how are this summer’s festivals getting a sustainable overhaul?
From Glastonbury to the Stonehaven Folk Festival, outdoor gatherings fuelled by music, drinks and portable loos have never been more popular.
Surf and music festival reveals plans to reduce plastic and boost environment
Boardmasters surf and music festival has announced it is implementing a re-usable cup scheme to reduce the amount of single-use plastic generated.
25 UK retailers resolve to tackle environmental issues
More than 25 of the UK’s best-known retailers have signed up to a series of pledges on collective action to tackle environmental issues, inequality and modern slavery.
Soon your bins could be collected just once every three weeks
Bins across Aberdeenshire could be emptied just once every three weeks in an attempt to divert money towards the region's mounting waste crisis.
More sustainable approach needed to cutbacks
By Peter Shields, chief executive of Aberdeen process improvement company BusinessPort