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Motion · S6M-07775 · 2 Feb 2023

Ayrshire Farm Goes Plastic-free

Lodged by Sharon Dowey Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the news that Ayrshire’s Mossgiel Farm has reached an incredible milestone, saving 15 million pieces of plastic from landfill since removing single-use plastic from the farm in 2019; notes that Bryce Cunningham, farmer and operator of Mossgiel Farm in Mauchline, began running the dairy farm in 2013; understands that the farm is the first British dairy farm to eliminate single-use plastics, invest in electric delivery vans with zero tailpipe emissions, and heat the farm with 70% fewer emissions by using biomass; recognises these as positive steps for the farm and as part of the family’s ongoing commitment to become carbon neutral by December 2025; understands that the changes to the farm's operations came after the family business hit difficulties, and had to look at more cost-effective ways to operate; further understands that Bryce’s eco efforts began as the farm went organic, and the animals started being grass-fed, to save the family legacy; considers the farm to have strong connections to Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns, who farmed the land with his brother from 1784 until 1786; commends Bryce for his eco efforts, which have saved his family business, and wishes the farm every success on its journey to become carbon neutral.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.