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Visit Isle of Wight wins Silver in the Green Impact Awards, recognised for promoting responsible and sustainable tourism, reducing environmental impact and committing to eco-friendliness
Isle of Wight: Sustainability
If you want to find out more about sustainability and the issues that affect our environment, you’re in the right place.
Whether it’s details of changes you can make at home, or at your business or work, we lay out the facts and let you share your opinion.
Below are articles relating to sustainability and green issues on the Isle of Wight.
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Isle of Wight residents can soon look forward to being able to book same-day rubbish tip slots
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Forestry England will be working in Parkhurst Forest, Bouldnor Forest, Firestone Copse and Combley Great Wood to remove infected ash trees and control the spread of Chalara fungus
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Lisa Beaney from the Footprint Trust says the Isle of Wight has some of the worst insulated properties in the country - increasing the cost of keeping homes warm. Here's how they help
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The work will begin in Shanklin and Yaverland on Monday 16th January 2023 and will continue for approximately five weeks
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Fears of £500+ charges as sofas/chairs collected by commercial waste companies may need to go to the Mainland and get incinerated
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Fungi play vital roles in decomposition, soil health, and nutrient cycles through symbiotic relationships with plants and are crucial for maintaining ecosystem health - as Georgia Watts explains
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A marine flare caused a fire at an Isle of Wight waste treatment plant, but was contained thanks to quick action. The council urges safe disposal of marine flares to prevent injury or risk to life
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Reduce waste this holiday season by following the Isle of Wight Council's "12 days of Christmas" recycling tips, including recycling cardboard boxes, reusing wrapping paper, and composting natural decorations
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A limited supply of 500 trees will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. Eight different species of trees are available
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The Wildlife Trusts are appalled that Government ignored the public’s plea to improve river health and protected places – and "allows nature to flatline for next 20 years"
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Teemill can now track exactly where its electricity is sourced from every hour of the day in a collaboration with Good Energy and software provider Granular Energy
