Clock ticks on green grants

Time is running out for local groups and residents to apply for Waste Action Grants from the City of Edinburgh Council.

The Programme can provide funding of up to 2,500 for local projects that seek to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in the city. The deadline for applications is Monday June 6.

So far, the funding has successfully aided over 60 waste projects across the city.

Councillor Robert Aldridge, Environmental Leader, said: "Edinburgh residents have a key role to play in increasing the recycling rate and reducing the amount of landfill waste ."