Carrier bag charge to rise to 10p from April 1
The minimum cost of carrier bags in Scotland is set to rise to 10p from April 1.
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£3.2m climate change fund shared by 250 community groups
More than 250 community groups have been given a share of a £3.2 million fund from the Scottish Government designed to tackle climate change.
Two Aberdeen groups to become litter picking hubs
Two Aberdeen groups are to become community litter picking hubs.
North-east council launches new anti-littering campaign
Aberdeenshire Council has launched a new anti-littering campaign with the help of a talented artist.
#TurdTag: Charity urging north-east residents to count dog poo left on streets
North-east residents have been urged to count piles of dog excrement left on streets.
Call for north-east walkers to count up left behind dog poo
North-east residents have been urged to make good use of their daily exercise - by counting any dog poo they see.
North-east pupils plant seeds for success in gardening competition
A group of primary school children have made the final of a competition with their very own garden design.
Keep Scotland Beautiful calls on north-east groups to highlight local projects
A national environmental charity is calling for north-east community groups to shine a light on projects in the area.
How you can take part in Aberdeen’s Spring Clean
Aberdeen residents have been called to action to help rid the city’s streets of litter.
Aberdeen named as Britain in Bloom finalist
Aberdeen has been named one of the six Scottish finalists in the UK’s largest community gardening competition.
Blooming lovely wins for north-east garden groups
North-east groups have scooped awards for their efforts in brightening up their communities.
North-east residents wanted for new paid climate change focus group
The Scottish Government is on the lookout for members of the public to take part in a paid focus group on climate change.
Keep Scotland Beautiful judges visit north-east to rate community displays
Groups dedicated to brightening up their north-east communities showed off the fruits of their labour.
These are the 8 north-east parks which have just won a prestigious Green Flag Award
Eight parks and green spaces across the north-east have been named winners of a prestigious national award.
Aberdeen waste workers urge residents not to put dog poo in recycling bins
Workers at a multi-million-pound Aberdeen recycling depot have urged residents not to dump dog poo bags in their recycling.
Hundreds expected to turn out at for Aberdeen’s 24-hour Glitterpick
More than 500 people are expected to take part in an annual 24-hour litter-pick challenge this year.
North-east beaches honoured at awards
Some of the most idyllic beaches in the north-east have been recognised for their high environmental standards.
Call for north-east communities to enter Beautiful Scotland awards
Community groups in the north-east have been urged to enter a national environmental competition.
It’s war on litter as Aberdeen schools help launch clean-up campaign
Aberdeen school pupils called on people to “stop littering now” as they took part in a clean-up at the launch of an environmental campaign.
Aberdeen school awarded Green Flag for ‘fantastic’ bid
In a letter to the school, alerting them to the accolade, the organisation described the flag as “an outstanding achievement”, saying the application was “truly fantastic” and a “pleasure to read”.
Residents urged to take part in spring clean of Aberdeen
National environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful is appealing for people living in Aberdeen to participate in its spring tidy scheme.
North-east parks awarded Green Flag status
Parks across the north-east have received a prestigious environmental award – with one also being given a £1.2 million funding boost.
North-east residents urged to take part in national picnic celebrations
Residents in the north-east have been urged to take part in a national picnic scheme.
Watch: Aberdeen city centre a hive of activity as Buckfast bees introduced
Business bosses are hoping Aberdeen’s newest arrivals will bring a real buzz to the city centre.
Aberdeen residents collect 50 bags of rubbish during park litter pick
More than 50 bags of rubbish were collected after Aberdeen residents teamed up with a local authority to clean up an award-winning park.
North-east beaches recognised among the best from across Scotland
Nine north-east beaches have received gongs for their high standards.
Hundreds take part Keep Scotland Beautiful’s call for action on litter
An environmental charity has thanked the efforts of people across the north-east after hundreds took part in a call for action.
2,453 helpers pitch in to help at clean-ups across Aberdeen
More than 2,400 volunteers have taken part in clean-ups across Aberdeen.
Keep Scotland Beautiful judges praise Aberdeen parks despite pruning of council’s budget
Judges have heaped praise on the staff and volunteers who maintain Aberdeen’s parks, while voicing their frustration at the lack of funds available for their upkeep.
Four Aberdeen parks named among Scotland’s best
An Aberdeen park has joined the list of the nation's best for the first time.