Welcome to The Network

It seems like no time at all since the last Network update and, as predicted, it’s been a hectic couple of months. Recycle for Scotland week ran from 18th to 25th October and raised the national profile of waste awareness; Scotland’s third Waste Industry Conference and Awards Dinner on the 5th and 6th October brought together experts from across the UK, and honoured those excelling in their field: funding continued to be awarded to a number of Scottish local authorities; and a range of events and activities took place near you! It’s been a busy time, but that’s nothing compared to what’s planned for the coming months and the run up to Christmas!

In this edition of The Network you’ll find an update from the National Waste Strategy, along with the following features:

• We need your help! – click here to find out more
  
  
• What’s new in waste education and training resources
  
  
• New Policy developments which could affect you
  
  
• EcoSchools – get the latest Green Flag status report, and find out how to become an EcoSchools assessor
  
  
• Out and about with Waste Aware Scotland – on the campaign trail
  
  
• Network Event – December 1st:
  Tried and Tested – A hands on approach to waste educational activities
  
  

Membership of the Network has soared by over 30% since August’s update – so keep your news coming in and if you have any comments or feedback please let us know.


NWS Update

To keep you up-to-date with progress and implementation of the National and Area Waste Plans, the Network Bulletin brings you details of recent developments and on-going projects which relate to waste promotion and education. Find out about:

• Waste Prevention Action Plan
  
  
• Consultation on a Code of Practice for Resource Sustainable Communities: Designing communities for Sustainable Waste Management
  
  
• Eventful Scotland Waste Management Conference and Awards
  
  
• Argyll & Bute Environment Fair
  

Policy and Legislation

Keep up-to-date with developments in policy and new legislation. In this edition of the Network Bulletin find out about:

• Packaging Waste Regulations
  
  
• Landfill Trading Credit Scheme
  
  
• NetRegs
  

Resources

Numerous waste education and training resources are available across Scotland. Follow the links to find out about:

• Bright New Scotland - Supporting Environmental Education in Scotland
  
  
• Creative Waste Workshops from the Sustainable Communities Inititative, Fife
  
  
• Forth Environment Link
  
  
• Moray Waste Busters and the wonderful world of worms
  
  
• What’s in the latest SEPA View
  

Consultation

A resource for local authorities and developers on sustainable community planning is being consulted on. Find out about the Code of Practice for Resource Sustainable Communities: Designing communities for Sustainable Waste Management, here.


Funding News

If you have a project or proposal and are looking for sources of funding, click here to access information of local and national resources, and for an update of recent Strategic Waste Fund awards.


Events

Find out about forthcoming waste related events across Scotland, here.


Waste Aware Scotland Update

The Scottish Waste Aware Group (SWAG) continues to work with local authorities across Scotland to deliver ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ messages. Sort IT 2, the new searchable web-based resource on facilities will be available soon. Find out about this, new campaign developments and the SWAG magazine here.
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Your Network

What’s going on in your local area? Click below to find out about new developments, projects and useful contacts for your area.

This is YOUR Network so why not take advantage of this? Put questions to the entire Network, share experiences of what works and what doesn’t, tell us what activities you are involved in and pass on useful advice and information. Find out more about Ask the Network here.