Zero Waste Scotland helps individuals, businesses and communities to reduce waste, recycle more and use resources sustainably.
Resources Not Waste
Zero Waste is about changing the way we manage resources. It means using natural resources in the most effective way, as many times as possible, while minimising impact on the environment.
Taking Zero Waste actions could contribute significantly towards Scotland’s 2010 climate change targets and help Scottish businesses cut costs and increase profits.
Business
Cut costs and improve efficiencies
Drive change through supply chains
Meet customer demand for sustainable products and services
Environment
Reduce Scotland’s dependence on landfill
Cut CO² emissions and meet climate change targets
Conserve finite natural resources
Economy
Create new jobs in low carbon businesses
Develop a world-class resource management sector
Support the development of strong and resilient communities
