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Marine Scotland staff clean up: 23rd April

April 24, 2015 by Marine Directorate Communications No Comments | Category Marine Directorate general, Marine Directorate Science, Marine Litter

A big well done to everyone who has taken part in all of our beach clean-ups so far. The very good news is that we have almost reached the lighthouse – we are about 25 yards away. Once we have completed this stretch we will consider the marine litter clean-up phase complete, at least this section. Our clean-ups will then be less frequent, on the basis of maintaining the shore in its rubbish-free state.

Today’s figures and (grand totals to date):

• 3 full bin-bags of general waste (60)
• 240 person minutes collecting effort (2,760)
• 84 bottles and cans recycled (2,440)
• Various items collected including – Clothing, tennis balls, shuttlecock and a golf ball.

Other “rubbish” news:

• RSPB have reportedly been cleaning up the golf course area, near the Battery, collecting 20 bags of rubbish
• We will be meeting with Torry Community Council in May to talk about what has been done and what they could perhaps do to help.

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