Welcome to Zero Waste Scotland
Using products and resources responsibly
Our corporate plan (2019-23)
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Energy Efficiency Business Support
Free support to help you boost profits and play your part in tackling climate change.
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Deposit Return Scheme
Scotland was the first part of the UK to announce that it is bringing in a deposit return scheme for drinks packaging.
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Reducing food waste
Supporting the Scottish Government’s target of reducing food waste by 33% by 2025.
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Highlights
Research & evidence / The Future of Work
Consultations / Consultation on restrictions to single-use plastics
Latest
News article / Whisky Project will maximise value of Scotland’s national drink
20 Jan 21
Press Release / Zero Waste Scotland joins university project to study effects of lockdown on household food waste
15 Jan 21
News article / How your business can cut its carbon footprint in 2021
22 Dec 20
Press Release / 86% of Scots agree we all have a ‘responsibility to cut down on waste at Christmas’
11 Dec 20
Press Release / Upcycle old fabric to fight litter blight
2 Dec 20
Press Release / Make Christmas dinner a climate winner with Gary Maclean and Love Food Hate Waste Scotland
1 Dec 20
Press Release / Survey highlights Scots’ concerns over single-use plastics
30 Nov 20
Press Release / A less wasteful Christmas will bring added joy this year.
23 Nov 20
Press Release / Scots invited to get the buzz on insect farming in introductory events from Zero Waste Scotland
10 Nov 20
Press Release / Stop the stream of face covering litter and ‘choose to reuse’
10 Nov 20
Press Release / Still time for refill fund applications for Scottish island retailers
9 Nov 20
Press Release / New research from Zero Waste Scotland and Circle Economy reveals scale of sustainable jobs
26 Oct 20