Advance Warning Of A75/A76 Cuckoo Bridge Roundabout Road Works

ADVANCE WARNING OF A75/A76 CUCKOO BRIDGE ROUNDABOUT ROAD WORKS

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland as part of the Network Management Contract for the South-West Trunk Road Unit, are undertaking road safety improvements on the A75/A76 at Cuckoo Bridge Roundabout from Sunday 29th May until Friday 8th July 2022, between the hours of 8pm and 6am, each night. 

The work will be carried out using inner and outer ring closures of Cuckoo Bridge Roundabout and lane closures of approach roads, with temporary traffic lights in place.

Our operatives will follow strict physical distancing and hygiene protocols throughout the programme, in line with the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 guidance.

Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.

College Celebrates Bridge 2 Business Success

College Celebrates Bridge 2 Business Success

Dumfries and Galloway College has celebrated a successful partnership with the Young Enterprise Scotland Bridge 2 Business Programme as they seek to develop an entrepreneurial campus infrastructure as part of Scotland’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET).

 

By working together, the two organisations have delivered a series of student workshops, productive staff meetings, and a range of initiatives aimed at helping students to become inspired, connect with one another, and get involved in enterprise and progress the national ambition to establish Scotland as a world-class entrepreneurial nation with college campuses at the forefront as hotbeds of start-up creation.

 

The Bridge 2 Business Programme is a Young Enterprise Scotland initiative, and the college is delighted to have been part of it.

 

A total of 12 student workshops, covering subjects such as Idea Generation, Goal Setting, and Digital Skills for Work and Life, have been run since January and staff have attended six meetings to help them get to know the programme.

 

The partnership is particularly proud of its Social Innovators Challenge and #FemaleBoss Initiative, which strive to challenge students to explore an enterprise goal with a social dimension and get more young women started in business.

 

The South of Scotland college has gone further still, helping to facilitate an exciting ERASMUS opportunity in Barcelona for 5 students and hosting its DGC Enterprise Event on 26 April.

 

Students from across the college have spoken highly about the programmes, one participant said:

“Being part of the Bridge to Business programme has given me a better understanding and knowledge on specific areas.”

 
Another added:
“The programme was very informative and it helped me to apply its principles to my own ideas.”

 

Dumfries and Galloway College is incredibly proud to have been part of Bridge 2 Business and thanks its partners at Young Enterprise Scotland, as well as everyone from within its college community, for the role they have played in making it possible.

 

Principal Joanna Campbell said:

“Bridge 2 Business is a phenomenal programme that has helped our students and staff learn a great deal.

“As a college, we share in its principles, ideas, and vision completely and we are proud to have played our part.

 
“I would like to congratulate everyone involved and I look forward to seeing what this partnership can achieve in the future.”

The South West Picture Show Returns!

The South West Picture Show Returns!

Good news for cinema lovers in Dumfries and Galloway. The South West Media Factory were recently delighted to announce that, thanks to funding from Film Hub Scotland’s BFI Film Exhibition Fund, they will be bringing the 2022 South West Picture Show back to the region.

They will be working with partners across the region to show a veritable feast of films with Q&As, masterclasses and workshops.  There’ll be something for everyone. The full season of monthly film screenings will be shown from June to October with a week-long Film Festival from 17 to 25 September 2022 #swps2022

Film Hub Scotland said “Film Hub Scotland are delighted to support South West Media Factory’s monthly screenings throughout 2022, culminating in the South West Picture Show Festival in September. A range of international, independent, and Scottish films will cover topics including food production, rural life, and climate change. We are positive that this diverse programme will bring together audiences at locations across Dumfries and Galloway, as well as appealing to online audiences further afield.”

We spoke to the Directors of the South West Media Factory, Belle Doyle and Tabitha Mudaliar. Belle said “We are delighted to be bringing the South West Picture Show back to the region. It is a true celebration of film.” Tabitha added, “We want to thank Film Hub Scotland for their support and their belief in the work we are doing to celebrate film in this region. We’re looking forward to announcing the full programme in the coming weeks.”

The annual film festival was always a popular fixture in the region’s event calendar, so it is positive news to see it return. The South West Media Factory intends to make it an annual event, as it previously was. The organisation is also recruiting three mentee positions for young people who are keen to gain experience in film exhibition. A full programme of screenings in The Bridge, Dumfries, and from venues across the region will be released soon. Follow hashtag #swps2022 on Twitter, local press, and the South West Media Factory on Facebook for news and updates.

 

Friends Six Thousand Pounds Fundraising Success

FRIENDS SIX THOUSAND POUNDS FUNDRAISING SUCCESS

Three friends presented a six thousand pound cheque to staff at the region’s oncology unit after a brilliant community fundraising effort saw hundreds of locals in Sanquhar support their cause.

 

Rosi and Lynsey initially set out to raise money in support of a friend who was facing cancer by boldly shaving their own hair off as she went through treatment.  Another friend Lydia joined them as they turned that idea into a fundraiser on a bigger scale with a quiz, raffle and bingo at the town hall.

 

All three friends who also had family affected by cancer made the donation in appreciation of the staff at the unit who provide such remarkable care and support to patients and their families.  Talking to them about their donation they were delighted to hear it could be used for the garden area where patients, their families and staff can take some time out in a natural and calming space.

 

During the past two years with pandemic restrictions it has not been possible to give the gardens the attention they need to maintain them.  The donation will allow for maintenance and to enhance the space even more than before.

 

Laura Wallace, Senior Charge Nurse Chemotherapy Clinic NHS D&G, said:

“We are absolutely delighted with this donation.  This means we can do something fantastic with the garden area, as well as some other ideas we have for our patients, including providing afternoon teas for them while they are at the unit.
“This is such a boost for staff, a real way of knowing that we are doing the best for our patients.”

Nick Mitchell, Endowment Fund Manager NHS D&G, said:

“This is a tremendous amount of money to raise for the oncology unit.  It’s been so good to meet with Rosi and Lynsey and hear about the fundraiser they put so much time into and that the people in their community supported so well.
“A big thank you on behalf of NHS Dumfries and Galloway to everyone involved.”

 

Rosi Parkes, fundraiser, said:

“It’s such a pleasure to present the cheque.  We’ve been really excited to get the funds into the hands of the staff who we know will put it to such good use.  They truly are amazing in what they do every day for patients and their families.
“It’s been so good to visit the unit and have some time with the staff to talk about what they can do with the funds.
“A big thank you to everyone in Sanquhar for everything they did for the fundraiser and for their donations that amounted to such a huge sum that we are still in awe of!”

 

Kirkcudbright Otter’s Sponsored Swim Raises A Whopping £3454 For Ukraine

David Formstone From Mool With Captains Ben Durham & Megan Raine

On Friday 1st April 2022, the swimmers of Kirkcudbright Amateur Swimming Club, known as the otters, took part in a Sponsored Swim to raise funds to help the crisis in Ukraine.

Laura Shaw, Membership Secretary said “It was something the swimmers, parents, coaches and Committee felt strongly about and we wanted to do something to help. As small club of 36 swimmers, we just wanted to help in our own little way and swimming is what we do best. So, the Committee and Coaches decided to hold a Sponsored Swim.”

“We decided to swim the distance between Kirkcudbright and Kyiv (2,356km) in metres.”

“Our senior swimmers would swim the full distance – 118 lengths and our junior swimmers would work in pairs to cover the distance between them. The event was an astounding success. After not being able to compete for two years, due to the Pandemic, it was finally something we could all do together and the atmosphere was electric.”

“Every swimmer swam their distance with enthusiasm and determination.”

“Parents baked cakes to raise extra funds at a bake sale and they also counted each swimmer’s laps. The coaches gave great advice and encouraged the swimmers until the final lap. The Committee organised the event and spread the word on Social Media, which meant members of the community could come and support our event.”

“After the final collection of all Sponsorship and the funds from the bake sale, our small club in rural South-West Scotland managed to raise a whopping £3,454.10.”

“Early on in the organisation of the event, we decided to give the funds to a Dumfries based charity, MOOL (Massive Outpouring of Love) as we knew Ukrainian refugees would be arriving in the area and thought these funds would help them enormously.”

“On Monday 16 th May 2022, David Formstone, the Chair of MOOL, came to our Club, based at Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool, where he was presented with the cheque.”

“David was delighted that we chose MOOL and explained to the swimmers and Committee how vital the funds would be to help any Ukrainian Refugees coming to Dumfries and Galloway.”

“It just shows that a small idea can turn into something truly magnificent if you just try.”

Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival Prepares To Swing Into Its 23rd Year After Two Year Hiatus

Kirkcudbright will once again host an international lineup of the finest Jazz musicians and bands for this popular four day event.

The trustees of the Kirkcudbright Jazz festival are delighted to welcome back a packed four day event featuring performances from some of the world’s finest Jazz musicians. The festival runs from the 9 th to the 12 th June in the picturesque harbour town of Kirkcudbright in the South West of Scotland.

Visitors will be treated to a packed schedule of performances from a wide selection of bands in various venues throughout Kirkcudbright, including halls, restaurants with dining options and open air events.

This year a new single event ticket will be on offer for those looking to dip their toe in the water and try out Jazz for the first time. In addition, the event’s popular weekend ticket covers any of the (non-dining) performances for the whole four days. There are also day tickets and afternoon/evening tickets available.

One of the unique highlights of the Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival is the Brolly Parade, held on the Saturday morning of the festival. The streets of Kirkcudbright come alive as Jazz performers march through the town playing music, followed by visitors and locals with their decorated umbrellas – it’s truly a sight to see!

Leon McCaig, Convenor of the Festival is delighted with this year’s line up: ‘For the 23rd Festival, arguably one of the best ever line-up of bands will be in Kirkcudbright for the event, as thirteen bands featuring musicians from across the UK and Europe present a cornucopia of music – Classical New Orleans jazz, American “territorial” jazz, jump-jive, gypsy jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Western Swing and maybe even some Latin jazz and bebop.’ He went on to give some details of this year’s line up: ‘There may be a three-way tie for “top of the bill” as Rose Room, EB’s Five Go Jazzin’ and the Kirkcudbright International all Stars vie for the honour

Rose Room, twice winners of the Scottish Jazz Awards Best Band will deliver a blistering display of virtuoso musicality in the Grapelli/Reinhardt gypsy jazz style.

The “international” group with the “Creole” clarinets of Thomas l’Etienne (Hamburg) and Uli Wunner (Munich), a mastery of the styles of the great jazz pianists from Harry Kanters (Breda), exceptional bass playing and drumming respectively from Andy Crowdy and Jack Cotterill (England), all displayed through a selection of jazz Standards and tunes from the Geat American songbook.

EB’s Five Go Jazzin’ is a group specially constructed for this Festival and features Ewan Bleach on clarinet and saxophones, Mike Daly on cornet, John Fenner on banjo and guitar, Jim Swinnerton on bass and Jack Cotterill on drums – five musicians right at the top of their game and well versed to give outstanding interpretations of tunes and ballads from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s.’

Local shops and businesses within Kirkcudbright are being encouraged to decorate their windows for the Jazz Festival weekend, with Judy Garland as the theme, in celebration of 2022 being the centenary of her birth.

The Jazz Festival encourages the involvement of local schools and youth groups and offers a free student ticket to those in education. The Festival also welcomes children of all ages to get involved with the brolly parade, decorating their own brolly and parading through the town. Children who take part in the Brolly Parade are given a goody bag, courtesy of The Cocoabean Company.

The Line Up

 Rose Room

 Jake Leg Jug Band

 E B’s Five Go Jazzin

 Kirkcudbright International All Stars featuring Thomas L’Etienne, Uli Wunner, Harry Kanters, Andy Crowdy & Jack Cotterill

 The Red Stripe Band

 Eagle Jazz Band

 Jazz By 5

 The Auld Toon Stompers, featuring Ali Affleck

 The Big Easy

 Washington Whirligig

 Ewan Bleach

 The Harmony Hounds

 The Figiro Trio

Tickets for the festival are available via the following:

Online at www.kirkcudbrightjazzfestival.co.uk

By phone on 01557 330467

In person at Willow, 28 St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DN

The 2022 Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival is kindly sponsored by The Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership and Dumfries and Galloway Council

Dumfries Down Title Favourites Ferguslie – Cricket News

Dumfries down title favourites Ferguslie - Cricket News

Dumfries produced the headline grabbing performance of the West Premier League on Saturday with a convincing 62 run defeat of one of the title favourites, Ferguslie. Alan Davidson was the Hole In The Wall Player of the Match with his top score at Nunholm of, aptly, 62 to help set a target to defend.

The Your Move Dumfries side managed to recover from a difficult start of two down for just three runs. Tom McBride and Jesse Smit started that before Smit was out caught behind for seventeen.  Drew Dawson then supported McBride but he and then McBride were both out with the score in the eighties. McBride was caught at slip for an important innings of 43 runs. However Alan Davidson was in batting at number six but he lost more batting partners to leave the home side in a parlous position at 130 for 7.

Then came what proved to be a match winning partnership. Davidson and Uday Reddipalli batted astutely together to add a further sixty runs. Reddipalli tried to steer one too many and was caught for seventeen with Dumfries hoping for a final six over flourish. Davidson also succumbed bowled for an excellent knock of 62 which was punctuated with sweeps and drives for his ten boundaries. Dumfries were all out for 199 with a couple of overs left. Ghaffar with three and Daoud Tahir with four were the main Ferguslie wicket takers. It was a total for Dumfries to defend but behind where they would have ultimately hoped to reach.

It required a good Dumfries performance in the field and that was what the home side delivered. Tom McBride set the standard with a great low diving catch at point in Alan Davidson’s first over. Bowlers were swapped as Ferguslie passed fifty and Jesse Smit returned and got the key wicket of Riyaad Henry as Chris Brockwell held on to a difficult skied back-peddling catch at deep mid-off. Smit bowled another key wicket, Omar Hussain, in his next over as Dumfries applied pressure. Tommy McGrath came on and brought more woes with keeper Bainbridge taking a catch in his first over. Smit got the fifth in the next, a great grab by Davidson at second slip, and Dawson held on a drilled catch at cover for McGrath’s second. James Hobman got the seventh wicket and Ferguslie were rapidly reeling on 88 for7.

Thanks to Ahmad batting at five the score edged passed the hundred but Chris Brockwell took two in two balls and then McGrath came back to bowl the stubborn Ahmad after a good innings of 34, for a 62 run win, with Ferguslie all out for 137 which lifted Your Move Dumfries to third place in the Premier League.

This Saturday, Your Move Dumfries play Clydesdale away in the Premier League and the second team are at home to Glasgow Accies.

Your Move Nunholm beat Ferguslie by 62 runs
Your Move Nunholm 199 all out (47.5 overs)
Alan Davidson 62, Tommy McBride 43, Jesse Smit 17, Uday Reddipalli 17
D Tahir 4/36, MA Ghaffar 3/32
Ferguslie 137 all out (34.4 overs)
U Ahmad 34, R Hussain 33, R Henry 24
Jesse Smit 3/36, Tommy McGrath 3/16, Chris Brockwell 2/32,
Alan Davidson 1/27, James Hobman 1/16

More Than Half Of Scots Unaware That Stroke Is One Of The Biggest Killers In The UK, According To Stroke Association Study

More than half of Scots unaware that stroke is one of the biggest killers in the UK, according to Stroke Association study

More than half of people in Scotland don’t know that stroke is the fourth biggest killer in the UK, according to new research by the Stroke Association1. The charity has released the survey findings as it calls for vital support to fund more research into the devastating condition.

A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, killing brain cells. The charity’s latest study asked the general public to rank health conditions in order of the leading causes of death. 55% of people in Scotland who ranked stroke placed it below its actual position as the UK’s fourth biggest killer2.

The research also revealed that over one in ten people (14%) in Scotland underestimate the impact of stroke, believing that stroke ranks lower than its actual position as the fifth leading cause of disability (and death combined) in the UK3. In fact, two thirds of people who survive a stroke find themselves living with a disability.

There are1.3 million stroke survivors living in the UK, with over 50% of all stroke survivors dependent on others for everyday activities. However, the Stroke Association’s survey also found that people don’t understand the true long term damage a stroke can cause.  In Scotland:

  • Around two-thirds (62%) of people are unaware that fatigue is a common hidden effect of stroke
  • More than half (57%) don’t realise that stroke can cause depression and anxiety
  • Over a quarter of people (29%) don’t know that communication difficulties are common after stroke
  • More than two thirds of people (67%) don’t know that stroke can affect hearing
  • Almost two thirds (61%) are unaware that stroke survivors can experience vision problems

 

Despite the devastating impact of stroke, stroke research is chronically underfunded and receives far less funding than other health conditions that have similar life-long effects. In the UK far less is spent per survivor on research into stroke than research into any other health condition.

 

Data shows that annually, only 1.2% of research budgets (approx. £30m) are spent on stroke, compared with 14.8% (approx. £400m) on cancer4, while there are 1.3m people living with the effects of stroke in the UK and 2.5m living with cancer. However, the survey reveals many Brits believe more research funding is spent on stroke than other conditions including prostate cancer, dementia and chronic lower respiratory diseases.

 

The study also found that more than half of people (53%) think that the number of deaths from stroke has increased in the last 10 years. However, despite stroke being the UK’s fourth biggest killer, the rate of deaths has actually decreased by more than half in the last three decades thanks in part to life saving research5, demonstrating the crucial need for continued investment in stroke research.

Professor Jesse Dawson, University of Glasgow said:

“Strokes are caused when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, most commonly as a result of a blood clot (known as an ischaemic stroke). The longer the brain is starved of oxygen the more brain cells die and the bigger and more lasting the effects of stroke are. We are testing when it’s best to start blood thinning medications after an ischaemic stroke. This research has the potential to prevent death and disability from stroke and to minimise some of the life-long effects caused by stroke.
“Our research is only possible through funding by UK charities – like the Stroke Association, who have played a key role in the breakthroughs we have seen in stroke research over recent decades. Supporting stroke research is vital to prevent stroke and to help stroke survivors to live a fuller life after such a devastating event.”

Ruth Hector from Stirling, had two strokes at the age of 30.  It was devastating and impacted her mobility, her speech and her mood.  Ruth went into deep depression ending up in a mental health unit. And then six weeks after her first stroke, Ruth had a second one.  It’s taken a lot of hard work and determination, but thankfully Ruth is now back at work, is enjoying her hobbies.

Ruth says:

“Not enough people know that strokes can be fatal and can leave people with devastating disabilities. I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t talk, it was hell. But I’ve come a long way and couldn’t have done it without the without good treatment and care. If it weren’t for research then I may not be where I am today. Research saves lives and I am sure played a critical part to play in my recovery.”

 

Ruth Hector’s life was turned upside down when she had two strokes at the age of 30 in August and October 2016. The strokes happened just six weeks apart. Ruth’s stroke was devastating and impacted her mobility, her speech and her mood. She went into deep depression and spent time being treated in a mental health unit.  Ruth was unable to go back to work and could no longer carry out the everyday things that we take for granted, such as being able to walk up the stairs or read a book smoothly/clearly.  It’s taken a lot of hard work and determination, but thankfully Ruth is now back at work, has written several children’s books and is able to enjoy her hobbies.

 

Ruth says:

“Not enough people know that strokes can be fatal and can leave people with devastating disabilities. I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t talk, it was hell. But I’ve come a long way and couldn’t have done it without good treatment and care.  I received some life-saving treatments in hospital including thrombolysis and thrombectomy, and benefitted from physiotherapy and speech and language therapy which helped me to walk and to talk again.  I can now walk everywhere and as well as being able to read, and my writing has taken leaps and bounds. I’ve got my confidence back and that is really important because I believe in myself again, and that anything is possible. The impact of a stroke can be a life sentence, but thanks to research into new treatments and forms of support, I have made a good recovery and so can others.”

 

John Watson, Associate Director Scotland of the Stroke Association, said: “ There are about 10,000 strokes in Scotland every year. While it changes lives in an instant, the brain can adapt and rebuild after stroke.  That’s why research means everything to Scotland’s 128,000 stroke survivors and their families, because of the life-changing impact it could have on their future. Our pioneering research has been at the centre of major breakthroughs that have saved lives and sparked innovation in stroke care and treatment. From laying the foundations for the Act FAST campaign, one of the most successful public health awareness campaigns, to funding early research into the emergency stroke treatment thrombectomy (the manual removal of stroke-causing blood clots), many patients have been spared the most devastating effects of stroke as a result of our research.
“Despite stroke still being the fourth biggest killer in the UK, research has helped to more than halve the rate of deaths from stroke over the last three decades. It’s absolutely crucial that we continue this progress, but we can’t do this without vital funding. Far less is spent ‘per survivor’ on research into stroke than on research into any other health condition.  We would never want to take researchers or money away from other conditions such as cancer, but we do want to replicate the success that cancer research has had, so that we can continue to make breakthroughs in stroke treatment and care.
“Now our focus is on improving life, after stroke strikes. The Stroke Association is the only UK organisation dedicated to funding research into ongoing rehabilitation for stroke survivors. Our research means everything to stroke survivors and their families. It gives hope for a better recovery, living more independently, a future. We’re calling on people to donate where they can to support our research and help give stroke survivors and their families the progress they deserve.”

Donate to help fund the research that could mean everything to stroke survivors and their loved ones. Funds raised will go towards vital services for stroke survivors across the UK, including support and pioneering research. Visit www.stroke.org.uk/supportresearch

Galloway Campaigners Welcome Start of Consultation for a New National Park

Galloway Campaigners Welcome Start of Consultation for a New National Park
  • Public and stakeholders urged to make their voices heard
  • Supporters believe that Galloway is the natural choice

Campaigners in Galloway have welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of a consultation on the location of the country’s next National Park. 

The Galloway National Park Association (GNPA) believes the region is the natural choice.

Members of the public are being encouraged to get involved with the consultation – both by the Scottish Government and GNPA.

Rob Lucas, Chair of GNPA said: “This is a truly significant moment, we have been campaigning for years for a the consultation process to begin.
“Public support and the views of stakeholders will be an important factor in decisions about a new National Park – and there is tremendous enthusiasm for a park in Galloway.
“There is backing from the public, from businesses and from councillors across the area that could be within the boundaries of a Galloway National Park.
“We hope that as many people as possible will get involved and make their voices heard.”

This part of the process is being led by NatureScot and will provide the Scottish Government with advice on the framework they should adopt for evaluating the best location for the promised new National Park.

Ministers will then approve the framework and carry out further consultation on proposed candidate areas for National Park status.

What the current consultation is asking

  1. What do you value most about Scotland’s National Parks?
  2. How can National Parks help the environment?
  3. How can we better manage visitor pressures in National Parks?
  1. What criteria should we use to decide where the next National Parks in Scotland should be?

GNPA believes that the emphasis on managing visitor pressures, enhancing the environment and the criteria for deciding on a location are a good basis for moving forward.

Galloway, for example, has ample capacity for additional tourism and every opportunity to ensure that it develops sustainably and is well managed – whereas some parts of Scotland are already overburdened.

It also has a unique mix of rolling farmland, low hills, wild moors, mountains and coastline – adding real diversity to Scotland’s family of National Parks.

The region is also accessible to many people who are not currently in reach of a National Park – offering them many fresh opportunities for leisure activities and enhanced wellbeing.

Coca‑Cola Introduces Attached Caps To Help Recycling & Prevent Litter

Coca‑Cola Great Britain (CCGB) has announced it will introduce new, attached caps to its plastic bottles, making it easier to recycle the entire package and ensure no cap gets left behind.

 

From today, consumers will start to see new caps attached to 1.5L bottles of Fanta, Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar and Diet Coke, with the switch set to be completed for all plastic bottles across CCGB’s range of brands by early 2024.

 

All of Coca‑Cola’s bottles, including the caps, have been 100% recyclable for many years but not all are being recycled. Bottle caps are often discarded and littered. The new design means that the cap stays connected to the bottle after opening, reducing the potential for it to be littered while still giving consumers a positive drinking experience.

 

Coca‑Cola is the first major soft drinks company to announce the switch across its entire range in Great Britain. Coca‑Cola has announced major initiatives both globally and locally to help create a “circular economy” for plastic, which are key to Coca‑Cola’s ambition to create a World Without Waste.

 

Last year the company announced that it had reached its target of using 100% recycled plastic – excluding caps and labels – in all its 500ml or smaller bottles sold in Great Britain ahead of schedule, helping to save around 29,000 tonnes of plastic per year.

 

Jon Woods, General Manager at Coca‑Cola Great Britain, said: “This is a small change that we hope will have a big impact, ensuring that when consumers recycle our bottles, no cap gets left behind. It’s one of many steps we’re taking towards our global commitment to help collect and recycle a bottle or can for every one that we sell by 2025, on our journey towards a World Without Waste.
 
As the world’s biggest drinks company, we recognise that we have a leading role to play in pushing innovation and design to produce more high-quality recycled plastic which can be converted into new bottles.”

 

Jo Churchill, Resources and Waste Minister: “More businesses are finding innovative ways to tackle harmful plastic pollution and Coca‑Cola’s new design will make it easier for people to recycle and help reduce litter.
 
The Government is committed to boosting recycling across the country with our new Environment Act creating a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, making manufacturers more responsible for their packaging, and putting in place consistent recycling collections.”

 

Adam Herriott, Sector Specialist, WRAP “This great move from Coca‑Cola Great Britain supports the on-going work with the UK Plastics Pact in trying to ensure that as much plastic packaging is captured and recycled as possible. In 2020 we saw the amount of plastic packaging being recycled increase from 44% to 52%. The small changes are what adds up to make a big difference and when it comes to recycling, the higher quality of the material the better. We look forward to seeing more innovations in this area”.
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