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8. Planning for recycling and/or disposal of incinerator ash
The three planning applications for the recycling and/or disposal of ash from the incinerator at Archallagan Landfill and Turkeylands Quarry in Ballasalla which have been 'called in' will be dealt with by an independent inspector. The Inquiry will resume on Tuesday 20th May at 10 am in the Wedding Room, Chief Registry, DOUGLAS and will probably take two days. The public can attend.
7. Green Mann Directory
The new Green Mann Directory for low-impact living is being launched on Thursday May 1st. It contains information about recycling and energy conservation as well as local food and environmental services. If you want to find 'green' information which is local to the Isle of Man you will need a copy of the Green Mann Directory. It costs just £1.50 and is available around the island.
And if you know a shop or a service that should be in there please get in touch and we'll pass the information on to 'Island 21' who have compiled the directory.
6. Hazardous Electrical Items
Televisions, computer monitors and fluorescent light tubes can now be recycled for free at any civic amenity site. From April 2007, the Department of Local Government and the Environment (DoLGE) has been funding FREE recycling for televisions, computer moniters and fluorescent light tubes. This funding will continue for a 12 month trial period, in order to gather vital statistics regarding the amount of hazardous, waste electrical equipment on the island. This will help with the development of future waste disposal strategies.
We are delighted to hear that funding will now continue
beyond April 2008.
In the UK recent research from Fujitsu-Siemens reveals that only half of unwanted PCs end up going to a new home. In the last 5 years about 12.5 million machines have gone to municipal tips. 41% of people surveyed claim to have given their old computer to a friend or charity.
We hope that the extension of the island civic amenity site scheme will see our recycling rates will continue to rise.
5. Real Nappy Week 2008
On Saturday April 19th ZWM launched 'Real Nappy Week 2008'. Local 'nappy lady' Sinead showed some of her many samples and answered questions about using real nappies.
4. Energy Expo 2008 at the Villa Marina
Zero Waste Mann had a stall at the DTI's Energy Expo 2008 at the Villa Marina. they were encouraging people to recycle and therefore reduce their carbon footprint.
3. Kerbside Collections by Autumn 2008
Douglas, Onchan and Braddan will start kerbside collections
in the autumn. Watch the press for details.
To read the full report click the link below:
ENVIROS kerbside collection report
2. 'Not for Burning' Campaign 2007 - 8
We are running this as a joint campaign with SITA. Our aim is to keep bottles, cans and batteries out of the incinerator. These materials don't burn and end up in the bottom ash. Cans and glass should be taken to recycling banks. Batteries can be taken to amenity sites or to any branch of the Co-op.
1. Say 'No' to plastic bags - ongoing
We are now selling our green Zero
Waste Mann bags for £1 each. They are a handy size and will fold up
quite small. We are asking everyone to make a habit of carrying
re-usable bags, and to cut down on the number of plastics bags taken
home.
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Beach cleaning
Beach Cleaning - Sunday 17 August 2008
This beach clean is being organised by the Manx Wildlife Trust. It will take place at Ballaghennie at the Ayres. (Near the Ayres Visitors Centre). The clean up commences at 10am and concludes at 12 noon. Gloves will be provided. Please wrap up well and bring waterproofs in case of wet weather. There will be free tea and coffee. Everyone is welcome. Directions - From Ramsey take the Bowring Road and then the Bride Road past the Grand Island Hotel. When at Bride, turn left at Bride roundabout and take the first right (where it says Ayres Visitors Centre). If you need more detailed directions, please contact Steve on ianson@manx.net (Mobile 486805).
Bill Dale organises regular beach cleaning projects on the island through the 'Beach Buddies' scheme. If you want to join in, tel: 496560 or e-mail: beachbuddies@manx.net
For information about the Marine Conservation society 'Annual
local beachwatch' and 'Adopt a Beach scheme' contact Dru Leoidsson on
e-mail: dru@iom.com.
Website: Marine Conservation Society
Website: Adopt-a-beach and BeachwatchLitter picking
For litter picking guidelines please click the link below.
Litter picking guidelines
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