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Bag the Bruck 2024 – 60 organisations and 1,300 people helped clean Orkney’s beaches in April
Now that the month of April has come to an end we can look at what the folk in Orkney did to clean the islands and the results. In total over 60 organisations completed a Collection Form and at least 1,300 people helped out. We had a great response from the Orkney...
Refillery opens 8th May
The refillery opens this week at the Greener Orkney Community Fridge at 116, Victoria Street, Stromness. Opening hours are Wednesday-Saturday 12:00-2:00. Please check the new refillery page on this site for further details and updates as new products are added.
Local MP talks about plastic waste in the oceans
As Bag the Bruck 2024 drew to a close Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, talked to Greener Orkney about ongoing legislative efforts to reduce the amount of plastic waste going into our oceans.
Visitors help with Bag the Bruck in Westray
Members of Norwegian NGO "In the Same Boat" visited Westray to help with Bag the Bruck - you can read about their story here.
More Positive Action for a Cleaner Solway
This report describes how a group based around a coastal area addressed some of the issues around marine litter. A key conclusion was that all of the project activities added value to the region as a visitor destination and had a positive contribution to the economy....
Scottish Islands Federation Funding Boost to Tackle Marine Litter
A new initiative which will tackle the problem of marine litter around Scotland’s islands has begun, supported by funding from Crown Estate Scotland - see this story in The Orkney News: Scottish Islands Federation Funding Boost to Tackle Marine Litter – The Orkney...
Westray community gets behind Bag the Bruck
In Westray, local resident John Berry explains how the community has worked together on Bag the Bruck this year.
Campaigning for Change with Less Waste Laura
The Highlands and Islands Climate Hub is organising a free online event at 7pm on 16 April entitled “Campaigning for Change with Less Waste Laura” to ban the use of disposable vapes. Join award-winning climate activist Laura Young in her inspiring talk on campaigning...
Marine litter sampling and analysis on Skye
This short film, "50 years of litter on Skye" by Loughborough, produced by Loughborough University hopes to highlight the issue of coastal pollution on the Isle of Skye and the efforts of researchers and environmentalists who are fighting to keep the beaches clean....
Welcome to Bag the Bruck 2024!
This year's Bag the Bruck campaign, helping to rid Orkney's beaches, shores and verges of harmful and unsightly litter, will take place from Monday 1 April to Tuesday 30 April inclusive. Greener Orkney is greatly appreciative of your assistance with this year's...