Scotland sets out plans to introduce charges on single-use coffee cups
A panel of environmental advisers previously suggested a charge of between 20p and 25p – but it…
Tag: Zero Waste Scotland
Used batteries will ‘triple over the next 25 years’
Scotland is predicted to be flooded with an estimated 60,000 tonnes of used batteries, new…
Carbon emissions from Scotland’s waste hit ‘record low’ in 2018
In 2018, emissions related to the country's waste were 30% below the 2011 baseline,…
New milestone for Scottish re-use circular economy
The Scottish circular economy has reached a new milestone today, with 100 quality-certified…
Industry expert to lead Scotland’s £18m circular economy fund
Zero Waste Scotland has appointed Simon Weston to chair its flagship Circular Economy…
Do you have a new idea on preventing litter?
Businesses, local authorities and third sector organisations are being invited to put forward…
£10m more to help Scotland reach ‘zero waste’
Three new projects in Scotland to bring about a 'zero waste' society have been…
Scotland slaps 5p charge on plastic carrier bags
Scotland is following the lead from Wales and slapping a charge of five pence on single use…
Whisky ‘leftovers’ to produce fuel for cars
A Scottish distillery has signed an agreement to use its whisky “leftovers” to produce fuel for…
Could you be sitting on your baby’s used nappies?
You could soon be using your baby's nappies as furniture for your garden or as roof tiles…
