Council of the Isles of Scilly
A strong and sustainable island community
Reducing, recycling and reusing waste

Scilly Waste project logoScilly Waste is a practical project aimed at reducing the impacts of waste on the islands. ReZolve Kernow, the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) team and the Council of the Isles of Scilly are working together to address the issue ofwaste. Logo for ReZolve project

ScillyWaste aims to work with all facets of society to increase waste minimisation, recycling and composting opportunities through encouragement, information dissemination and practical solutions. One aim is to actively promote susteainable tourism on the Islands.

Details of the initiative are given on the dedicated website ScillyWaste. This includes practical guidance on how to reduce waste through:Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding natural Beauty logo

  • Shop Smart
  • Reusable shopping bags
  • Recycling glass
  • Composting - composters and green cones are available to residents
  • Real nappies
  • Reducing junk mail
  • Barbecue use

Alternatively you can download the leaflet: ScillyWaste: brief guide to reducing island waste that includes practical information and advice, tips and useful contacts for reducing waste.