SCOTLAND: Proposals for Environmental Assessment
A consultation on the Executive's proposals to put environmental concerns at the heart of public policy and programmes was launched today.
18 Dec 2003
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SCOTLAND: New targets for packaging waste
New targets to stem the growth of packaging waste in Scotland come into effect today and will mean that companies who manufacture or use packaging materials will have to recover or recycle 70 per cent by 2008.
1 Jan 2004
SCOTLAND: Scots urged to recycle Christmas cards
Environment Minister Ross Finnie today encouraged Scots to recycle their Christmas cards to reduce waste and rejuvenate Scotland's forests.
2 Jan 2004
SCOTLAND: Cryptosporidium monitoring to be stepped up
All water supplies in Scotland will be tested more regularly for Cryptosporidium following the introduction of new Directions.
7 Jan 2004
SCOTLAND: Extra funding for community waste initiatives
A further £1 million funding for community sector waste initiatives was announced today. This follows last October's announcement of a new funding scheme of £2.5 million per year in 2004-05 and 2005-06.
8 Jan 2004
SCOTLAND: Renfrewshire recycling centre opens
An innovative new recycling project in Renfrewshire will provide a route back to work for the area's long-term unemployed and also provide refurbished computers to disadvantaged households and groups.
12 Jan 2004
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