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drink which could have been consumed is thrown out by Scottish households every year.


The Love Food Hate


Waste campaign aims to stop this waste, saving the average household up to £430 annu- ally.


• Changing attitudes to reuse        Scotland currently donate un- wanted items to charities or reuse projects.


Zero Waste


Scotland’s national reuse net- work will aim to make reuse part of everyday life.


• Recycling more – Scot- land has a long way to go to reach its 70% recycling target by 2025. The Recycle Now for Scotland campaign aims to help people recycle more things more often.


Volunteers


Needed to promote


waste reduction throughout Argyll


working on our website to at- tending local events, handing     or just chatting to your neigh- bours about composting! Katharine Usher, the GRAB Trust’s volunteer coordinator,


As a volunteer, you can meet like-minded people, learn new skills and add to your CV. There are lots of ways to get involved, from writing articles for the volunteer newsletter or


said:


“Local volunteers are vital to help more people learn about  and recycling. I already have a fantastic team of enthusiastic volunteers, and we’re hoping to bring more on board in the new year.


All new volunteers will receive full training and everyone has the option to choose a special- ist area. Whether you’re inter- ested in helping people com- bat food waste, start home composting, or learn about recycling, there is real scope to make a difference in your local community.”


If you would like to volunteer or  touch on:


katharine.usher@argyll-bute. gov.uk or 01369 700 137.


Are you worried 


Does food waste make 


Do you reduce, reuse 


Are you keen on 


Do you have a few hours a month to spare to help 


If any of your answers are ‘yes’, you might enjoy becoming a Zero Waste Volunteer!


For more information contact Katharine at the GRAB Trust on 01369 700 137 Email: katharine.usher@argyll-bute.gov.uk


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