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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
National
Marie Sharp

Call for East Lothian Council to stop using 'toxic' weedkiller near playgrounds

Calls for East Lothian Council to stop using weedkiller which has been banned in some countries have been made by the Scottish Greens.

The party's East Lothian branch said the local authority has confirmed it is using a spray which contains glyphosate, which can be toxic to bees, fish and birds,to tackle weeds across the county.

And they point to a 'safety sheet' from manufacturers which they said warns it can be an irritant to some animals and should be kept away from drains, sewers and waterways.

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