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
Consultations / Consultation on UK packaging producer responsibility system
Funding / Recycling Improvement Fund
Latest
Blog Post / Climate change is affecting Scotland now – here’s what we can do
31 Mar 21
News article / Circularity Scotland appointed as Deposit Return Scheme administrator for Scotland
24 Mar 21
Press Release / East Renfrewshire Pupils Create Recycling Mascots For Their Schools
24 Mar 21
Press Release / Scots double up on the climate change fight by getting on their second-hand bikes
22 Mar 21
Press Release / Pioneering Scots firms "not just surviving but thriving" - but every job must be green
25 Feb 21
Press Release / Zero Waste Scotland reminds Scots to recycle old batteries
24 Feb 21
Press Release / Shops on Scotland’s islands awarded funding to tackle single use packaging
28 Jan 21
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