CC News Feb/March 21

Hi Everyone,

After our meeting on the 19th February our next environmental chat on Zoom will take place on Friday 12th March 2021 from 7pm.  Get in touch if you'd like a link for either of these get-togethers.

A Climate Café is where people come together for an informal meeting which is open to everyone of any age whether they are familiar with climate change or not, but are interested in its effects on the environment.  Come chat about any concerns or interests you have, exchange information, find some answers.

​If you're looking for something to read check out our new Book Recommendations page.


Perth & Kinross Council's community engagement on Climate Action Strategy: the results are expected by April 2021. Thank you to everyone who took part in the surveys and the different phase online sessions. 

Our exciting news: By now we have taken those first steps in the creation of a local Community Eco Hub as the Refill Station will be open in Pitlochry. Our information centre will be open as soon as possible after that under the current circumstances. We will be gathering and making available up to date information on 1.Energy efficiency, 2.Food, 3.Waste and 4.Transport. Our intention is to provide regular sessions where you can come talk to an advisor on any questions you have regarding these topics and Climate Change. 

1. Energy (includes creating more energy efficient buildings. Using household renewables over gas and coal. How can we use energy more wisely in our homes for heating, cooking etc.) 

2. Food, water and soil waste (includes producing, processing, packaging, transporting and storing food. Growing food locally in community gardens and orchards. Reducing food waste by swapping/sharing veg and fruit. Changing diets, less meat, more plants based).

3. Waste (including building waste, packaging, clothing, footwear, toiletries, household goods.  Reducing waste through reuse, repurpose, repairing and minimise overpackaging and stop using single use products rather than recycling)

4. Transport – (car sharing, use public transport, walking and cycling in place of car whenever possible. Minimum use of plane journeys)


Carol Aitken