ECO supports and promotes the protection of Orkney’s lochs, burns, shores, air and soil from sources of pollution. More information... ECO promotes the proper care and custodianship of our marine environment which contains many unique marine habitats protected nationally and internationally. More information... ECO supports waste minimisation strategies and the environmentally-friendly disposal of waste. We promote the use of the 5 R’s: “Resist, Reduce, Re-use, Recycle and Recover”. More information... ECO supports and promotes the development of and compliance with a strategic mineral extraction policy for Orkney i.e. sustainable mineral extraction and an end to illegal operations. More information... ECO supports and promotes adequate monitoring of Orkney’s water, soil and air radiation levels and reduction of the possibility of nuclear contamination of the County. More information... ECO supports and promotes renewable energy sources such as tidal, solar, wind and wave power and the use of environmentally friendly products. More information... ECO actively supports and promotes conservation initiatives in respect to the monitoring and protection of Orkney’s natural environment and from intentional and accidental degradation in any form. More information... ECO supports and promotes the highest standards of welfare of all animals and humane non-intensive / free-range rearing of farm animals. ECO would promote schemes of local slaughter of farm animals with transportation “on the hook” rather than the present “on the hoof” transportation. More information... ECO supports and promotes sustainable and low-impact food production, in terms of its effects on the environment, the animals and the humans involved in bringing the food to our tables. More information... The Sceptical Green by Eric Stockton

The Loft and White Hamars Grazing Project (Hoy) by Roy Harris and Mary Jones

Millfield: One woman’s account of a mission to restore a natural wetland habitat on her doorstep in Sanday by Mary Harris

Eday Shoreline: A report from the Eday Shoreline Protection Group (ESPG)

Braes Woodland, Rousay: An account of a significant woodland project by Ann Chapman

Orkney Native Tree Group by John Moar