Welcome to Zero Waste Scotland
We need to talk about consumption
To truly end our contribution to the climate crisis, we need to rethink how we consume in Scotland and around the world.
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Everything we buy has a carbon cost
Around 80% of our carbon footprint in Scotland comes from consumption: from all the goods, materials and services which we produce, use and in the case of products, often throw out after just one use.
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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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Highlights
Latest
Press Release / £5M fund launched to support Scotland’s social enterprises transition to net zero
29 Nov 21
Blog Post / Post COP26 – tackling carbon emissions from energy and transport is only half the answer
24 Nov 21
Statement / Comment: COP26 first draft of final agreement
11 Nov 21
Press Release / Experts partner up to drive innovation in Scotland’s circular bioeconomy
11 Nov 21
Press Release / Rankin: Turning the lens on the true impact of food waste
2 Nov 21
Press Release / Producing green steel in Scotland is vital to end the climate crisis
25 Oct 21
Press Release / Food waste feeds climate crisis
21 Oct 21
Press Release / Zero Waste Scotland gathers world-renowned experts for virtual COP26 event
30 Sep 21
Press Release / Harnessing full potential of battery power will unlock huge opportunities as part of Net-Zero Transition
27 Sep 21
Press Release / First digital tool to tackle household recycling confusion
20 Sep 21
Press Release / Climate change campaign warns shoppers of consumption consequences
13 Sep 21
Press Release / Onshore wind turbine decommissioning set to blow in economic opportunities for Scotland, says nation’s circular economy expert in first-of-its-kind report
10 Sep 21