This is a new initiative aiming to involve communities in setting up sustainable compost systems. This will lessen the burden on the Polmaise Recycling Centre near Stirling whilst increasing biodiversity and encouraging local participation.

For more information contact David Payne on 01786 449215 or email david@forthenvironmentlink.org

Useful compost links

It is estimated that almost three billion nappies are thrown away each year in the UK. Most of these – 90% - go to landfill . There is an alternative. Real nappies. Not only are they a much more environmentally friendly option, they can also save parents hundreds of pounds.

Claire Jack works for Forth Environment Link on the Forth Valley Real Nappy Network project. She has a supply of sample nappy packs with the latest designs which you can borrow and try in the comfort of your own home before making a final decision on whether to go real.

Click here for lots more information on real nappies and details of our try-before-you-buy loan service.

Forth Environment Link are looking for volunteers to help with the project, giving advice to parents and promoting the use of real nappies. If you want to get involved, or have any queries about real nappies, contact claire@forthenvironmentlink.org or call 01786 449215.

Forth Environment Link was one of the first organisations to host a pilot project. There are now 168 churches in Scotland which have completed Module 1 - the Church Check-Up and are now actively engaged in environmental projects. 56 have gone on to receive Eco-Congregation Awards in recognition of their work.

The Forth Environment Link Resource Library holds all the titles on the Eco-Congregation recommended reading list, plus many other books and videos etc. on environmental themes which could be used by churches interested in the programme.
Download a copy of the Eco-Congregation Award bibliography or contact the librarian for more details.