Wales reduces its greenhouse gas emissions by nearly a quarter
Wales reduces its greenhouse gas emissions by nearly a quarter New figures out show that Wales' total greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 23.3%...
Wales's natural environment benefits from an extra one million pounds
Wales's natural environment benefits from an extra one million pounds Environment Minister, John Griffiths has today announced an extra £1million to help create new...
Help us clean up sticky streets
Help us clean up sticky streets A CAMPAIGN has been launched to clean up our sticky streets. Not only is chewing gum litter an...
Carmarthenshire uses only 61% of landfill allowance
Carmarthenshire uses only 61% of landfill allowance NEW figures show Carmarthenshire has again reduced the amount of waste it is sending to landfill. ...
Plea to residents to use litter bins correctly
Plea to residents to use litter bins correctly RESIDENTS in Carmarthenshire are being urged not to put general waste in the recycling section...
Residents warned not to misuse litter bins
Residents warned not to misuse litter bins RESIDENTS in Carmarthenshire are being warned not to put their household waste in litter bins. ...
Wheelie bin reminder to householders
Wheelie bin reminder to householders HOUSEHOLDERS are being reminded that black / blue bags will not be collected from wheelie bins. ...
60 Watt Light Bulbs to be removed from the market Thrursday!
All 60-watt light bulbs are to be removed from the market Thursday as a total EU ban on their sale came into force. In...
What do you think of Carmarthenshire's Household Waste Recycling Centres?
What do you think of Carmarthenshire's Household Waste Recycling Centres? A SURVEY is being carried out to find out what people think of Carmarthenshire's...
Machynys Clean Up!
Machynys Clean Up! As part of Tidy Wales Week 2011, various groups and organisations will be tackling marine litter around the Machynys Peninsula,...
Cleaning up Carmarthenshire!
Cleaning up Carmarthenshire! A DRIVE to tackle fly-tipping and clean up Carmarthenshire has been hailed a success. ...
Volunteers needed to help older people go green
Volunteers needed to help older people go green VOLUNTEERS are needed to help older people in Carmarthenshire go green. Â Carmarthenshire County Council...
Urban gardens – wildlife havens in the middle of our towns!
Urban gardens – wildlife havens in the middle of our towns! IF you live in Carmarthen or Llanelli look out for a leaflet coming...
Sea lamprey/Llysywen bendoll y môr
Sea lamprey The sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is reasonably widespread in UK rivers where it migrates from the sea to spawn in silt...
Four people fined for dropping cigarette ends on street
Four people fined for dropping cigarette ends on street FOUR people have been fined £75 for dropping cigarette ends on the street in Cross...
From plates to planters!
From plates to planters! Â FOOD waste from the plates of council officers has been turned into compost to use in County Hall planters!...
Reducing energy use
Reducing energy use Reducing your organisation’s energy use and saving money is just a phone call away. The Carbon Trust...
Minister calls on councils to sign up to waste change programme
Minister calls on councils to sign up to waste change programme Welsh Government Environment Minister John Griffiths is urging local authorities in Wales to...
The Great Teifi Challenge
The Great Teifi Challenge Keep Wales Tidy are looking for volunteers to help with a huge cleanup campaign which they are running next...
Renewable Heat Premium Payment
Renewable Heat Premium Payment The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today launched the Renewable Heat Premium Payment for the domestic sector....
Visitors to Garden can now recycle their litter
Visitors to Garden can now recycle their litter VISITORS to the National Botanic Garden of Wales can now recycle their litter. ...
Remember your bags – launch of carrier bag charge campaign
Remember your bags - launch of carrier bag charge campaign In less than two months' time Wales becomes the first UK country to introduce...
Llanfallteg Renewable Energy Trail
Llanfallteg Renewable Energy Trail Sunday 21 August 2011, from 10am to 4pm Start the free trail at the Llanfallteg Millennium...
New campaign to tackle fly-tipping in Carmarthenshire
New campaign to tackle fly-tipping in Carmarthenshire A NEW multi-agency drive to tackle fly-tipping is being launched in Carmarthenshire. The...
Cross Hands Clean Up Event
Cross Hands Clean Up Event  Keep Wales Tidy are organising a clean up event in Cross Hands on Tuesday August 9th in Cross...
Dog owner fined during Poop Scoop Week
Dog owner fined during Poop Scoop Week A DOG owner has been fined £75 for failing to clean up after her pet during a...
Man fined £350 for illegally carrying scrap metal
Man fined £350 for illegally carrying scrap metal A MAN has been fined £350 and ordered to pay £110 court costs for illegally carrying...
Man fined for waste offence
Man fined for waste offence A MAN has been prosecuted for failing to fill in the appropriate documentation for the waste he was carrying....
Man fined for litter offence at McDonalds
Man fined for litter offence at McDonalds A GWENDRAETH Valley man has been fined after throwing litter from a car window at McDonald's in...
More blue bag pick-up points
More blue bag pick-up points RESIDENTS can now pick up blue bags at more locations across Carmarthenshire – and even neighbouring Ceredigion! ...
Litter louts and dog foulers get their comeuppance
Litter louts and dog foulers get their comeuppance SOME 227 dirty dog owners and litter louts were fined in Carmarthenshire last year. ...
£6.4m funding milestone for Welsh tidal power device
£6.4m funding milestone for Welsh tidal power device Wales' first full scale tidal stream energy generator has been given the go-ahead following a £6.4m...
Minister works with small retailers on Wales' carrier bag charge
Minister works with small retailers on Wales' carrier bag charge Small retailers should find it easy to manage Wales's carrier bag charge when it...
Paws up for Poop Scoop Week
Paws up for Poop Scoop Week DOG owners in Carmarthenshire are being urged to pick up after their pets. Carmarthenshire...
Woman fined for dog fouling offence at coastal park
Woman fined for dog fouling offence at coastal park A WOMAN has been fined for failing to clean up after her dog at Llanelli's...
Man fined for dog fouling offence at harbour
Man fined for dog fouling offence at harbour A MAN has been fined for failing to clean up after his dog at Burry Port...
Men fined for dumping boxes at bring site
Men fined for dumping boxes at bring site TWO men have each been fined £75 for leaving cardboard boxes on the ground at the...
Semi-clear bags now available for residents
Semi-clear bags now available for residents SEMI-CLEAR bags for non-recyclable rubbish are now available for residents in Carmarthenshire. The bags...
School wins £3,000 prize for green efforts
School wins £3,000 prize for green efforts BRYNGWYN Comprehensive School has won a £3,000 prize for its work to go green. ...
Doorknocking exercise leads to 11% increase in people recycling
Doorknocking exercise leads to 11% increase in people recycling A DOORKNOCKING exercise carried out in an area of Carmarthen has led to an 11%...
Councillors carry out review of recycling centres
Councillors carry out review of recycling centres A TASK and Finish Group has been set up to carry out a review of Carmarthenshire's Household...
£93k funding boost for Tidy Towns
£93k funding boost for Tidy Towns TIDY TOWNS has received funding of £93,000 towards environmental projects across Carmarthenshire. The council's...
Residents urged to compost any garden waste
Residents urged to compost any garden waste RESIDENTS in Carmarthenshire are being urged to give home composting a go. Garden...
Recycle Week: The Life of Bryan
 Recycle Week: the life of Bryan  BRYAN O'Leary gets up at the crack of dawn five days a week to help...
Five Roads flies second Green Flag
Five Roads flies second Green Flag  ECO-FRIENDLY pupils and staff at Five Roads Primary School are celebrating their second Green Flag. ...
New pilot initiatives to increase recycling
New pilot initiatives to increase recycling NEW initiatives are being piloted in Carmarthenshire to help residents recycle more. They include...
Growing Spaces
Growing Spaces  Llwynhendy Environmental Group is celebrating after receiving almost £70,000 to turn a redundant piece of ground, well known for fly tipping,...
Residents will be kept up to date with new Council recycling...
Residents will be kept up to date with new Council recycling initiative RESIDENTS have welcomed new pilot initiatives to increase recycling in Carmarthenshire. ...
Renault and British Gas leading the electric car charge
Renault and British Gas leading the electric car charge Renault and British Gas have announced plans to collaborate and spearhead the drive...
Demand for Green Cars Soars
Demand for Green Cars Soars The demand for greener and less polluting vehicles has reached an all-time high, according to new research...
