McMillan is Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) is encouraging people in Inverclyde to have a green Christmas by reducing the amount of waste produced and recycling wrapping paper and cards.

Top tips for a Greener Christmas include:

* Send e-cards to friends and family or use recycled paper
* Replant or recycle your real Christmas tree
* Remember to turn off your fairy lights and appliances
* Reuse carrier bags when out shopping
* Buy local, seasonal unpackaged food and reduce food waste
* Use park and ride facilities when heading to the shops

Mr. McMillan said;

"Christmas should be a time of celebration and cheer, yet it can also be a time of over indulgence and excess waste which has a huge impact on our environment and contributes to climate change.

"With the Copenhagen Climate Change summit taking place just now these issues are higher on the agenda and I hope people in Inverclyde take heed of the key messages.

"There are a few simple changes we can all make to have a greener Christmas from replanting real trees to recycling our wrapping paper.

"When buying your Christmas dinner, avoid wasting money on unwanted food and choose seasonal, local produce from your turkey to your sprouts.

"I would encourage everyone in Inverclyde to take a moment this Christmas to think about the impact of our actions on the planet. If we all make an effort we can make a dramatic difference, without giving up the fun of the festive season".

MSP Recycles Christmas Cards

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP West of Scotland) has today taken the Christmas cards he received during the Festive period to the recycling facility. He is urging all constituents to follow suit and recycle their Christmas cards.

Mr McMillan said;

"I am more than happy to take time out to visit the recycling facility and put my old Christmas cards in the appropriate area.

"I would encourage all constituents to visit their local recycling facility and handover their unwanted Christmas cards.

"This will go some way to help recycling figures and create a greener society for all."

McMillan Welcomes 'Top Tips for a Greener Christmas'

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP West of Scotland) has today welcomed the launch by the Scottish Government of their ‘Top Tips for a Greener Christmas’. The tips include:

· Reuse carrier bags when doing all that extra shopping
· Use environmentally-friendly LED lights on Christmas trees
· Buy rechargeable batteries for toys and other battery-operated gifts
· Recycle Christmas trees, cards and wrapping paper
· Buy local produce where possible to cut food miles
It is the latest initiative by the Scottish Government to tackle global climate change.

Mr McMillan said:

"The fight against climate change can start just by doing the little things in your own home or when you’re doing that last minute Christmas shopping. No matter how small the gesture, it can make a difference and the more people who join in, the bigger the difference.

"The SNP Government is committed to tackling climate change head on and this initiative further highlights that. I urge all the residents of East Dunbartonshire to follow the Scottish Government’s ‘top tips’ this festive period. Reusing old carrier bags, recycling wrapping paper – it all helps."