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This ferry passenger discovered that beneath the bin lid separating recyclables from general waste, all rubbish was going into the same bag. News OnTheWight got in touch with the company to find out what was going on
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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Some customers, who are boycotting payments in protest at untreated sewage being discharged into rivers and seas, have been told private debt collectors will be used to recover unpaid bills
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Captiva’s chief executive said they want to set a new benchmark for sustainable house building on the Isle of Wight and hope to rewild or regreen more land than they build on
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With all the worry about cost of living, book a slot and take anything that needs fixing down to the inflation-busting Repair Cafe
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The blooper means that all collections after the missing date are incorrect
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Learn what happens to your textiles after they're collected for recycling and find out what you should and shouldn't be doing when recycling textiles
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The water pumps fitted in the Cascade waterfall will mean that tap water is no longer needed to water the plants there and in Ventnor Park
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Volunteer 'Energy Helpmates' could be retired electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, engineers, teachers, university lecturers or more. Learn how you could help the growing number of Islanders faced with fuel poverty this winter
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The council remind residents that there'll be no change to rubbish collection next week and share their top tips for a sustainable bank holiday weekend
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Natural textiles can take hundreds of years to decompose and harmful gases such as methane and CO2 gas can be released into the atmosphere as part of this process
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Cllr Bacon says the accreditation shows the Isle of Wight council is committed to tackling climate change, and serious about establishing and maintaining a low carbon culture
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The new solar farm is being proposed by the owners of the 30-acre solar park in the same area, who say they have no links to Russian oil company
