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STS C.I.C

@STS_CIC

Scottish social enterprise helping to improve food security πŸ₯’πŸŽπŸŒ½, recycle green-waste 🌳 and support community wellbeing πŸ§˜πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

 Falkirk, Scotland
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Joined March 2017
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πŸ† Winners: Innovation for the year!! Can't quite believe it, but we won the Innovation of the Year Award at the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2023!! A massive thank you to all the STS CIC team and our academic partners @ThinkUHI ! @Interfaceonline #ScotKEAwards
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The National Veg Summit comes to #Edinburgh this autumn. Β  Join @nourishscotland for a day of veg-centred discussions, exhibitions, cookery demonstrations and, of course, eating at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Β  To secure your spot: bit.ly/vegsummit2023
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Is your social enterprise business currently your side hustle? Why not turn it into your full-time career by applying for our Build It award. Build It offers up to 25k for individuals who have a tried and tested idea and want to turn it into their full-time job. Get in touch.
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Scientists are engineering asphalt that is safer for humans and the ... - Chemical & Engineering News #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture ift.tt/758GPL4

Scientists are engineering asphalt that is safer for humans and the environment

Recent research shows asphalt to be a source of harmful chemicals, but researchers are working on ways to change that while keeping its carbon footprint in check

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I had the honour of meeting HRH King Charles on Monday in Bo’Ness while representing @ERI_UHI's #PollutionGroup and showcasing our work with @STS_CIC on biochar-based wastewater treatment! #biochar #ClimateActionNow #adsorption #watertreatment @ThinkUHI @UHI_Research @UHI_NH
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Looking for an outdoors event this weekend?🚲 Come to Pedal to the Park event and join us for some cycling fun! We still have places available leaving from Callander Park and Zetland Park. @CyclingWorlds @EventScotNews Book your FREE ticket here: pulse.ly/j9zvj0pnyl
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Personal carer roles are currently available in Bo'ness & east of Falkirk area with @falkirkcouncil Pop in to our drop-in sessions to learn more & chat to members of the home care team: πŸ“ Bo'ness Town Hall πŸ“…Mon 12th / Thurs 15th June ⌚0930 - 1230 falkirkhscp.org/boness-recru…
Drop-in sessions: Bo'ness Town Hall. Pop in between 9:30am - 12:30pm on Monday 12th & Thursday 15th June. Learn about the roles available now in Bo'ness and the east of Falkirk area. Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership

ALT Drop-in sessions: Bo'ness Town Hall. Pop in between 9:30am - 12:30pm on Monday 12th & Thursday 15th June. Learn about the roles available now in Bo'ness and the east of Falkirk area. Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership

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πŸ“£ We’re recruiting for a new Senior Environmental Assessment and Advice Officer! Dig deeper into the proposals to help adapt to climate change and how our historic environment is protected. 🏰 πŸ’° Β£36018 - Β£41866 ⏰ midday 12 June Find out more: ow.ly/lwGe50OJVlt
Aerial view of the East Aquhorthies Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire.

ALT Aerial view of the East Aquhorthies Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire.

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β„Ή Hiring: Out of Hours Manager This is a new role within the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership team, which has lead responsibility for the planning and management of OOH Services across @NHSForthValley Apply by 15th June πŸ‘‡ apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/J…
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Enhanced separation capacity of carbonaceous materials (hydrochar, #biochar, and activated carbon) toward potential toxic metals through grafting copolymerization sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Donated to 2 local food poverty projects this week: turnips, beets, rhubarb, chard, kale, asparagus, radish, lettuce, spinach & sprouting broccoli. Our model thinks it looks so good that she is renegotiating her contract #thatweeface #cantsayno 🐾
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Last Friday we had the pleasure of visiting the @UofGAsbs , to listen to the MBA consultancy project presentation on our CIC.🌱 The team did exceptionally well and gave us lots of great insights into future possibilities. Thank you for all the work you have done!πŸ“‘
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Sean Kerr & Stephen McQueen from @STS_CIC talk to us about their initial idea to help end food poverty in Falkirk & how with the help of Firstport were able to turn it into an amazing social enterprise. Read their success story here > ow.ly/oueQ50OkeRR
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Our 3rd video for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is πŸ’š Creative Expression for Mental Health πŸ’š youtu.be/yeO1pWp04xw Creative expression is a powerful tool for managing anxiety. #ToHelpMyAnxiety
πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š Creative Expression for Mental Health πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š #MentalHealthAw...

πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š Creative Expression for Mental Health πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š #MentalHealthAw...

Creative expression is a powerful tool for managing anxiety as it a...

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We had a great time yesterday afternoon with our friends at Blackness Primary School 😁 We helped plant up some tomato seedlings for their plant nursery! If you are in the area, pop in and buy some seedlings and support this amazing local school! 🌱 @BlacknessP @CVSFalkirk
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Our 2nd video for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is πŸ’š Planting for Mental Health πŸ’š youtu.be/YwOeT2Q6sZA We are big advocates for the mental health benefits of growing produce and the amazing things you can do with the food you grow. #ToHelpMyAnxiety @CVSFalkirk @mentalhealth
πŸ’šπŸ’š Planting for Mental Health πŸ’šπŸ’š #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek...

πŸ’šπŸ’š Planting for Mental Health πŸ’šπŸ’š #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek...

Gardening and planting can provide a wide range of mental health be...

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UHI@ThinkUHI15 May 2023
It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek this week and we’re inviting #ThinkUHI students and staff to wear green this Thurs 18 May in support of mentalhealth.org – raising awareness and tackling stigma when it comes to mental health. #mentalhealthmatters
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ALT An illustration of a watering can watering a brain, with flowers growing out of it. The brain has a green ribbon wrapped around it. Alongside the illustration is text that reads 'Mental health awareness week, 15-21 May 2023'

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Help other people manage their feelings of anxiety by sharing what works for you, before Mental Health Awareness Week tomorrow πŸ’š 1. Share the things that help you cope with anxious feelings 2. Add the hashtags #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ToHelpMyAnxiety 3. Tag @mentalhealth
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Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the UK. Understanding more about anxiety can help us to find ways to manage those feelings. Find out more: mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work… #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ToHelpMyAnxiety
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Our new research has shown that 60% of UK adults experienced anxiety which interfered with their daily lives. What can we do to help when feelings of anxiety are impacting so many of us? Check out our full report to find out: mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work…
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Mental Health Awareness Week starts today! πŸ’š All this week we want to talk about anxiety and the things that can help. Find out more about the week and how you can get involved here: mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work… #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ToHelpMyAnxiety
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ALT Graphic saying Mental Health Awareness Week starts today, with the Mental Health Foundation logo and some abstract green lines at the edges of the frame.

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