Lanarkshire college launches two eco initiatives in bid to go green

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An East-Kilbride based college held a sustainable launch to promote two new initiatives adding to its environmental credentials.South Lanarkshire College is aiming to become a net zero campus, with the arrival of its brand-new purpose-built E-Cargo trike and wood recycling “briquette” maker.The launch, which was held in the college's horticulture workshop, was attended by a number of guests including Collette Stevenson, MSP for East Kilbride, Bronah Byrne, team leader with South Lanarkshire Council Environmental Team and Phil Jones, a cycling specialist freelancer working with the manufacturer XYZ CARGO Bikes and Cycling Scotland.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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The trike is the ideal way for staff and students to travel across campus when transporting items to and from each of the college