HIGHLAND COMMUNITY WASTE PARTNERSHIP
Reducing, Re-using and Recycling in Skye and RaasayWorking together to reduce waste and encourage more sustainable consumption across the Highlands.
We are proud to be one of eight community groups across the Highlands chosen to be involved in the Highland Community Waste Partnership.
Across Skye & Raasay we are working with local businesses and communities to establish a range of waste reduction initiatives. One of our main focuses is on supporting businesses to reduce cardboard waste through reuse and recycling, whether that be for growing, fuel or packaging. We area also organising events such as repair and composting workshops, climate cafes, clothes swap events and film nights.
Watch a short video of our business event ‘Sustainable Skye – Smart Waste Solutions for your Business’ (Vimeo, opens in new tab). The event was held on 14 November 2023 in partnership with Skye Connect.
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The three-year project is dedicated to reducing waste and promoting more sustainable consumption as part of Scotland’s Net Zero climate emergency ambitions. It is coordinated by the environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful.
The project focuses on three key areas of waste: Food waste and composting; share & repair instead of buying new; and packaging and single-use items.
Tune in to Radio Skye to hear our Project Officer Janet Ullman talk about waste reduction.
How to get involved
This three-year project has now come to an end but if you have any ideas for waste reduction initiatives or events in your area please get in touch.
More information
See the Highland Community Waste Partnership website and Facebook page
For teachers: The World of Waste & Recycling Through Games: Download the Teacher’s Pack in English or Gaelic.
KEY FACTS
Time frame: 2022 – 2025
Location: Skye and Raasay
Benefits to the community: Helping us all consume and live more sustainably – good for the planet, our health and our pocket.
Watch our video about the project’s achievements
FROM OUR GALLERY
Reusable cup
Created to reduce plastic waste
Mobile electrical recycling
Making it easier to recycle WEEE
Composting workshop
At Portree Allotments
Kids’ clothing event
Free clothes for families
Make Do and Mend workshop
Sharing skills to mend and repurpose