Net Zero Scotland

Nothing is impaw-sible with your canine companion. 🐕

Paws on Plastic encourages us to pick up litter whilst on our daily dog walks.

By removing litter dog owners are playing their part in fighting plastic pollution to prevent their furry friends from injury or illness, helping to protect animals and wildlife both on land and in the sea.

Not only is this simple, positive action good for the planet, but it’s also great for our mental health to do something that has an immediate, visible impact for our community.

The initiative was founded in 2018 by primary school teacher Marion Montgomery and the community is removing over 42 million pieces of litter every year from our streets, beaches, parks and countryside.

📸: Paws on Plastic

(Charity number: SCO51306)

Bees and other pollinators are vital for Scotland’s biodiversity. If we didn’t have bees, we wouldn't have many of our beautiful plants and trees or the crops which provide so much of our food.🌍

However, all pollinator populations face challenges due to changes in land use, habitat loss, diseases, pesticides and climate change.

We can all do more to provide food and shelter for our pollinators:
🐝 Reduce mowing to create a wildflower patch, strip or meadow.
🐝 Plant hedgerows, they offer a habitat for wildlife that fences can’t match.
🐝 Aim to have pollinator-friendly plants flowering between March and October – the key period for pollinators.
🐝 Share cuttings with neighbours where possible and save money on buying plants and seeds.

For more tips on how to make space for nature visit: www.nature.scot/makespace