An expert advisor from the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre for South East Scotland will be delivering free and impartial information at Fort Primary School Fun Day in Leith. Visit the stand for a tailored Home Energy Check and a free energy-saving light bulb.

Display includes a small working model of a solar panel which kids can use to power a number of small devices!

www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotlandse

Help others in your community to start home composting by training to be a Master Composter. Please email or phone to book your place.

Inverleith Park, Edinburgh

Expert energy advisors will showcase various renewable technologies and provide free, impartial energy efficiency advice to those attending the popular Edinburgh event. Freebies include energy saving light bulbs and groovy tea towels. Also free information on how you can save money and waste by home composting, preventing food waste and using real nappies.

More info: Call the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre on 0800 512 012 or the Waste Prevention Team on 0131 555 4010.

www.edinburghtreefest.org.uk

Sighthill Park, Edinburgh

An expert advisor from the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre for South East Scotland will be delivering free and impartial information at Altogether in the Park. Visit the stand for a tailored Home Energy Check and a free energy-saving light bulb.

Display includes a small working model of a solar panel which kids can use to power a number of small devices!

www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotlandse

Leith and Portobello - venues TBC

Many older people are concerned about their fuel bills, sometimes to the extent that they feel compelled to cut down on spending on food.

A new project to investigate these issues is being promoted through a multi agency partnership including Pilmeny Development Project, Care and Repair Edinburgh and Changeworks (funded by the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund).

During summer there will be a consultation in the North East Edinburgh area, investigating the prevalence of fuel poverty and the likely uptake of energy efficiency measures among older people (including “hard to reach”, housebound, BME, people with physical disabilities and learning difficulties). 

The results of the study may provide evidence for the potential development of a larger initiative specifically targeted towards the needs of older people and carers in the community.

More info:

Jan Souter - Care and Repair Edinburgh     T:  0131 220 7630

Anne Munro – Pilmeny Development Project     T:  0131 553 2559

Prithika Nair – Changeworks    T: 0131 538 7957

Meet other real nappy users, hear about the different types of nappies available and view trial packs and lending kits. Free practical advice and information.

ASDA, Halbeath Road Retail Park, Fife, KY11 4LP

An expert advisor from the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre for South East Scotland will be delivering free and impartial information at ASDA, Halbeath retail park. Visit the stand for a tailored Home Energy Check and a free energy-saving light bulb, as well as information on the new Energy Assistance Package.

Get a free ‘power down’ when you complete one of our home energy check questionnaires

www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotlandse

St John’s Hospital, Livingston

An expert energy advisor will be on hand to advise the public on the new Government-funded scheme to help those in fuel poverty.

http://www.energyassistancepackage.com/

Wednesday 29 July, drop in between 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Modern real nappies are really easy to use with simple fasteners, shaped designs and are made of modern quick-drying fabrics. Don’t believe us? Try them for yourself!
The Real Nappy Project offers lending kits which include all you need to try real nappies on your baby, full time, for two weeks. Kits feature a variety of different nappies and all the accessories you need. They cost £12 and can be collected from your local Nappuccino. To guarantee we will have your size available order your kit by contacting 0131 555 4010 or emailing realnappies@changeworks.org.uk.

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Reuse Framework Event
RSAMD, Glasgow
Tuesday 25th August, 1pm – 4pm

The Scottish Government is currently reviewing the National Waste Plan for Scotland. The new plan will contain a Reuse Framework for Scotland which will set out how the reuse of many product streams, such as domestic and office furniture, WEEE, textiles, books, bicycles, carpets, paint and building materials can be maximised. Over the summer, the government will be consulting on the National Waste Plan. This event will be look at how the CRNS will work with its members to translate the Reuse Framework into action.
 
More Than Furniture Conference 09
RSAMD, Glasgow
Wednesday 26th August, 10am – 4.15pm

There is no question that the current economic climate is affecting us all!!  As demand for furniture and white goods increase, furniture projects need to increase donations and generate income.  MTF09 will provide a platform to explore and create solutions to increase donations, explore alternative sources of income, implement resource efficiency while still providing an excellent service for users. Come and find out how to ‘Counter the Crunch’.

More info: Email emilia@crns.org.uk or call 01786 469002

Register: http://crns.org.uk/index/mtf09_register