@transitionlin

Tackling climate change with the community

 Linlithgow, UK
transitionlinlithgow.org.uk
Joined June 2009
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Which nature books, authors or poems are close to your heart? ❤🌳🍁🌿🌼 Enter your favourite by 17th Oct for chance to be featured in nature-themed book trail across Linlithgow! surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Y22QXCL See next @BlackBitchMag for more info!

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Paint, plant or pack them: how to use plastic takeaway containers outside the kitchen theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…

Paint, plant or pack them: how to use plastic takeaway containers outside the kitchen

From organising desk drawers to transporting beauty products, the leftover containers can be reused all around the home

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Joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) scheme is a great way to support the environment, the local economy, and to eat fresh, in-season healthy food! #Linlithgow
My Linlithgow@MyLinlithgow26 Jun 2020
Yay! Lovely to have you back Narrowboat Farm Veg Shack. Veg ahoy! Available from today and as long as it is there over the weekend - when it is gone its gone. Also see info on their new membership scheme here - buff.ly/31gfhnL
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“At least litter is one thing we can all do something about.” Why litter is surging as lockdowns ease bbc.com/worklife/article/202… via @BBC_Worklife

Why litter is surging as lockdowns ease

Recent visitors have left mounds of rubbish at public spaces and beauty spots across the UK and beyond. What’s driving this behaviour?

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Positive News@PositiveNewsUK26 Jun 2020
Cycling, recycling and reforestation will all play a role in the race to net-zero. Here’s what else needs to happen, says the Committee on Climate Change positive.news/environment/th…

‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: the five-point plan for achieving net zero

The Committee on Climate Change has published its recommendations for the UK government to deliver a green Covid-19 recovery

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Walking Scotland@walking_scot26 Jun 2020
On Monday some more lockdown measures are easing. If you're heading back to work, or to visit reopened shops or playgrounds - consider walking to get there. Not only will it keep you & others safe, you'll feel better for it too! #StayTravelSafe #EverydayWalking #ActiveNation
Transport Scotland infographic showing a walker, handwashing and distancing measures.

ALT Transport Scotland infographic showing a walker, handwashing and distancing measures.

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WRAP
@WRAP_NGO25 Jun 2020
There’s a HUGE amount of textiles about to go to charities and for recycling. See @loveyourclothes on how to protect the planet without overwhelming the sector bit.ly/3b2K0Gd and read our latest clothing report bit.ly/37YuRWf for the full picture
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The Climate Coalition
@TheCCoalition25 Jun 2020
📣We must "turn the #COVID19 crisis into a defining moment in the fight against #climatechange." 📣 Read the @theCCCuk's latest advice to Parliament. 👇
Climate Change Committee
@theCCCuk24 Jun 2020
Ministers must seize the opportunity to turn the COVID-19 crisis into a defining moment in the fight against #ClimateChange. Read more in our latest #ProgressReport to Parliament published today: bit.ly/2Vf6D4U
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What do the different #recycling symbols on our packaging actually mean? And how can they help you to up your recycling game? Find out how many you know here: fal.cn/38Npj #HowToWasteLess
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Love Your Clothes@loveyourclothes24 Jun 2020
.@WRAP_UK research shows that we're set to dispose of 67 million items of clothing that we've sorted through during #lockdown. But 14% of us may put unwanted clothes in the bin 🥺 Here's how to #donate and #recycle your clothes and help our 🌍 More: loveyourclothes.org.uk/blogs…
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More great ideas from the P7's #UpcyclingDay
Linlithgow Business Ed Department@LinlithBusEd23 Jun 2020
Here are some more 😃 well done to everyone and we look forward to welcoming you in August! @Linlithgow_Acad
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Great ideas! #UpcyclingDay
Linlithgow Business Ed Department@LinlithBusEd23 Jun 2020
As part of the P7 transition we tasked our new S1’s with an upcycling challenge,to turn an old jam jar/ pringles tube into a new innovative product! We are so impressed with all the ideas that have been sent to us and we can’t wait to meet you all in August! 🎓⭐️ @Linlithgow_Acad
Four new charging units are now in place including two rapid charging points with one each located at Bathgate Partnership Centre and Linlithgow Sports Cub (just off Edinburgh Road) and two standard chargers based at Polkemmet Country Park. crowd.in/o94vs1
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NEW CHARGE POINT ALERT! 1x 50kW and 1x 22kW units now available at Melville Street Car Park, Falkirk, FK1 1HZ 🔌 bddy.me/3eDhzRq
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Energy Saving Trust
@EnergySvgTrust23 Jun 2020
Great News! Our coal-free period lasted 67 days, 22 hours and 55 minutes, only coming to an end due to a coal plant needing testing. It was the longest period since the 1880's that Great Britain’s #electricity network has been #coal free. ensvgtr.uk/FYsWj #NetZero
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UK public 'supports green recovery from coronavirus crisis' theguardian.com/environment/…
Reusable containers safe during Covid-19 pandemic, say experts theguardian.com/environment/…

Reusable containers safe during Covid-19 pandemic, say experts

Scientists seek to reassure public as campaigners fear battle to reduce single-use plastic waste is losing ground

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West Lothian receives over £600,000 to improve outdoor spaces dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local…

West Lothian receives over £600,000 to improve outdoor spaces

Council bosses made a successful bid for Spaces for People programme funding

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