Eigg households collect 70% less plastic waste than Scottish average.

ISLE OF EIGG DOMESTIC PLASTIC WASTE SURVEY  – 18TH to 25TH MARCH There are 43 households on Eigg. 37 households were on the island during the survey week 26 of those 37 households took part in survey week (70% participation) and collected 12.15kg of plastic. 21% (2.55kg)of plastic collected is currently recyclable by Highland Council.  [...]

Isle of Eigg Beach Clean Weekend – Photo Gallery

On 17th and 18th March 2012, we cleared three of Eigg’s beaches of marine waste.  To see us hard at work and what we collected, have a look at our photos Most of what we found was rope, twine, broken fishing boxes or crates and nets from fishing boats.  Next most popular was engine oil [...]

Earth Connections launch sustainability courses

Bob Wallace and Norah Barnes are very excited to be offering their first residential experiences this summer, 2012. Come and learn  new eco-skills and meet like minded people, while exploring the beautiful Isle of Eigg! Brief summary below, but go to the Earth Connection Sustainability Centre website for full details, Intro to Sustainability Weekend introductory [...]

BEACH CLEAN UP WEEKEND

Saturday 17th March Cowrie Shell Beach @ 11am Followed by refreshments Galmisdale Bay Cafe (thanks Stuart) & Kildonan Beach @ 2pm Followed by refreshments at Kildonan (thanks Marie)  Sunday 18th March Laig Beach @ 2pm Followed by refreshments at Lageorna (thanks Sue) The Beach Clean is part of Eigg’s Zero Waste Zone project!  Thanks for [...]

Wishing you all…

A happy and prosperous 2012 from the wee isle!! Not sure where to start in bringing you up to speed with the antics of the island…. We have been battered like many other places by some severe weather since before Christmas causing severe devastation to our woods mainly. Thankfully we had no casualties throughout the [...]

Opposition to a fish farm on the Isle of Eigg

Please go to http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/stopeiggfishfarm for more information, sign the petition and continue to spread the word! Cheers

More Awards…

Yes, Eigg has won another award!! A very tasteful glass award from the British Renewable Energy Awards. The Renewable Energy Association celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals who have done most to take forward Renewable Energy in the UK. Hosted by UK BIG Lottery Fund Chairman, Peter Ainsworth, the Awards named Windelectric’s Peter Edwards [...]

Inspiring others

Here is a great wee film made by a middle school in Carteret that has been working with the children in Eigg Primary School through the wonders of technology this project was able to happen. Isn’t is great when technology works!! The Children from both sides learnt a lot from each other but the funniest [...]

Rhubarb Crumble

A mouth watering seasonal comfort food!  You will need: Rhubarb (you can add any other fruit that takes your fancy!) Sugar to taste or half the weight of fruit Crumble 4oz Flour 2oz Porridge oats Pinch of salt 4oz Butter/marge 4oz Demerara sugar Firstly remove skin from the rhubarb (optional) and place in a bowl [...]

New Volunteering Programme

New volunteer opportunities are available on the Isle of Eigg this year. For further information please click here

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