Rewiring the economy
for people, planet and prosperity.
The biggest cause of climate change is overconsumption – where society puts too much pressure on earth's finite resources through our "take, make, waste" economic model. We're Scotland's circular economy public body, working with government, business, and communities to rewire the economy from our current consumption driven model to one where we make the most of the materials we have.
What circularity means to Scotland
As a society, we consume far more than the planet can sustain. It’s a global problem that’s driven by a ‘take, make, waste' economy that relies upon extraction, production, consumption and discarding of products and materials -often leading to waste and environmental harm. In Scotland, our economy has required the equivalent of 22 tonnes of materials per citizen per year – almost three times the sustainable consumption level established by scientists. The circular economy is the best tool we have to turn this around while maintaining a high quality of life.
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As Scotland’s circular economy public body, we’re working with business, government, and communities to rewire the economy for people, planet and prosperity.
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Zero Waste Scotland publishes the nation’s most in-depth Material Flow Accounts to date
Zero Waste Scotland publishes the nation’s most in-depth Material Flow Accounts to date, highlighting risks to Scotland’s resource resilience.
Roadmap and Mission Board set direction for Scotland’s circular built environment
A new industry-led Mission Board has convened to help drive circular change across Scotland’s built environment, as Zero Waste Scotland publishes a new Roadmap to support the sector.
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