Refill D&G is a practical campaign led by the Crichton Carbon Centre to make Dumfries and Galloway a region in which topping up your refillable water bottle becomes a cultural norm. The aim is to have refill points in every corner of the region, via cafes, retailers, hotels and businesses.
A partnership with Refill Bristol means that all participating businesses will have their details and a picture uploaded on the Refill app. So whether you are a visitor to the area or live here you will easily be able to find a refill station where you can fill up your water bottle for free!
The campaign is increasingly important due to the increase of plastic production. Worldwide there are around 8 million tonnes of plastic ending up in our oceans each year. Our shorelines, forests and streets are littered with bottles and lids and a recent study undertaken by Plymouth University found that a third of the fish in UK waters contain plastic, so it’s already in our food chain.
As a region it’s time to take a stand and stem the flow of plastics by encouraging behaviour change towards reusable bottles. Every little bit that we can contribute to reducing our plastic waste can make a huge difference.
The response to the campaign so far has been incredibly supportive and positive. These businesses have already signed up as refill points across the region; Logan Royal Botanical Gardens, Laggan Outdoor Centre, Loch Arthur, Galloway Activity Centre, D&G College, The Crichton College Campus, Neuros, Frescos, Easterbrook, Grierson and The Stove. With further organisations pledging to reduce their plastic water bottle use; Solway Firth Partnership, The Stove and D&G Chamber of Commerce.
D&G are the first region in Scotland to champion the cause and The Carbon Centre plan to expand the campaign out to the rest of Scotland in the near future.
For more details, to sign up or join in the campaign contact Jayne Murdoch at [email protected]
