Carmichael backs bid to cut throwaway plastic packaging
MP Alistair Carmichael has backed a cross-party motion aimed at reducing supermarkets’ use of plastic packaging The motion, backed by MPs from all major parties,…
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Bin collections delayed after breakdown
An SIC essy kert has broken down meaning Tuesday’s collections in the South Mainland will be delayed by several hours. The council said the vehicle…
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Caution urged as Lerwick dump prepares to reopen
Plans are under way to ensure the dump in Lerwick can once again allow refuse through its gates, with steps being taken to re-open the
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Households where one or more occupants have coronavirus symptoms are being asked to double-bag contaminated waste.
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Councillors give backing to new recycling measures
An array of new recycling policies have been rubber-stamped by councillors as the SIC looks to boost its efforts and reduce waste.
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Idiocy of green lobby (Ian Tinkler)
I find it quite extraordinary that such arrant nonsense is being peddled by the green lobby to justify their follies of the past (for example,…
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