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The LEAF (Local Environmental Action Fund), which provides grants of up to £3,000 to support projects in local communities has reopened this week.
Funding is available for projects that provide environmental improvements, support nature recovery, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and…
19 recycling bins installed across city neighbourhoods and local school electrical recycling educational tour planned.
Aberdeen City Council today unveils its plans for a new local small electrical recycling project. Launched on International E-Waste Day (14th October), the project aims to…
Work is well underway on an innovative partnership project aimed at helping Aberdeen’s bees, and other pollinators, thrive and survive.
The Aberdeen B-Lines project is a partnership between Aberdeen City Council and Buglife Scotland, a conservation charity that works to halt the decline of…
bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited – the joint venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council – has announced that the final investment decision for its Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub project has been agreed, supporting the region’s energy transition ambitions and its drive to become a leader in lower…
Grants worth up to £3,000 are available through LEAF (Local Environmental Action Fund), a pilot fund aimed at supporting projects which provide community benefits and environmental improvements in local neighbourhoods.
Aberdeen City Council co-leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: “Community…
From 1 September, household garden waste will be accepted for free in one bin per household and will not require a permit. Permits will be required for a second or third bin, at an annual cost of £30 per bin.
Residents who do not have garden waste should keep their brown bin for recycling…
The cutest little big bees from a city primary school helped to launch a project which will create a chain of pollinator-friendly wildflower meadows all over Aberdeen.
The primary three classes at Airyhall School held a special performance of The Bee Musical after learning about bees and…
Over 3,500 homes have now been connected to the district heating network, as part of a number of actions taken to combat the climate and nature emergency.
A roundup of the year’s activity, supporting our journey to net zero and climate resilience was provided to members of the Net Zero,…
The 2024 campaign for people to help Clean Up Aberdeen was launched today with a special Aberdeen Football Club guest helping Hazlehead Primary School pupils.
Angus The Bull – the Dons’ official mascot – ensured the youngsters were moo-ving around helping to clean up an area next to the…
Today marks the start of Climate Week North East (CWNE, 15 – 24 March), which features a series of free-to-attend events where citizens of all ages can learn what they can do to improve our environment.
Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: “Climate Week North…
A group of Canadian energy commentators joined Jonathan Turner, the British Consul from Calgary, in meeting with Council leaders and staff today to learn how Aberdeen puts net zero policies into action.
The delegation included journalists, researchers, and a leading energy podcaster, on a…
A webinar series is being hosted by Aberdeen City Council and Kobe City Government as part of the H2 Twin Cities initiative.
H2 Twin Cities is an initiative under the US Government Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), supported by the UK Government’s Department of Energy Security &…