City plays its part in effort to cut waste

A RANGE of events are being held across Edinburgh to mark this year's Europe-wide Waste Reduction Week.

Planned local actions include a waste reduction initiative by the Royal Bank of Scotland, where staff at its Gogarburn headquarters are being encouraged to make a pledge to reduce waste at work.

Betsy Reed, campaigns manager for Zero Waste Scotland, said: "European Week for Waste Reduction is a unique opportunity for everyone across Edinburgh to highlight their commitment to wasting less and recycling and reusing goods to both save ourselves money and reduce our carbon footprint.

"We can all play a part in helping Scotland become a place where we throw away less, reuse more and see waste as a resource. Together, we can truly lead the world in making Scotland a zero waste society."

Running until November 28, the European Week for Waste Reduction 2010 aims to raise awareness of what individuals, organisations, community groups, education establishments and businesses can do to reduce waste by making simple changes to everyday behaviour.