No we will not be moving to Scotland, although some people would like us too….
One of my great passions as I have publicised many times is for a deposit scheme for Bottles/Cans/Glass and other recycled materials (MacDonald containers for example)
I have spoke too and written letters to our MP Stephen Barclay over many years – and was told by him incorrectly that there would be a cost to the Government.
I covered this and his reply earlier this year.
His commitment appears to be ‘Zero’ – all I am asking for is his support.
Sky News and other organisations have had a very big campaign on the amount of ‘Plastic’ being dumped, their campaign is almost daily in highlighting the problems.
So at last….The government of Scotland is bringing in legislation for a deposit scheme.
This proposed (hopefully successful) legislation has been in the making for some considerable time.
There was and still is considerable opposition to such a plan, mainly by drinks manufacturers such as ‘Coca-Cola’© – although they have now withdrawn ‘most’ of their opposition.
There are news articles (Not too long on the following links)
Sky-News 1
Campaigners say cash-back on empty bottles would reduce the number of littered bottles in Britain by 50,000 every day. Sky News 2
To get involved in Sky Ocean Rescue, visit the campaign website here. You can also watch our documentary, A Plastic Tide.
As I have asked before – come-on Steve Barclay – just asking for some support on this, not asking you to join The Greens or Hug Trees – just some common sense or is that asking too much.
By the way – there is NO Cost to the Government – as with the 5p Plastic Bag ‘tax’ the government make 20% on the vat element and last year made £17 Million.
I have been collecting ‘other peoples’ rubbish and litter for most of my life, but somewhat more committed over the last 10 years or so.
I even collect rubbish when on holiday (sad I know).
We are very lucky here in Whittlesey in that our town and villages do not suffer to the same extent as other Fen Towns and Villages, plus we have a number of dedicated people who regularly go out and pick up other peoples rubbish and litter.
