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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Reducing food waste
Supporting the Scottish Government’s target of reducing food waste by 33% by 2025.
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Highlights
Latest
Blog Post / Climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation? Either way, Scotland is ready
14 Apr 22
Blog Post / Global commitments take time, but we can all act now
7 Apr 22
Statement / Statement: Circular Economy Bill Public Consultation
11 Mar 22
Press Release / Food Waste Action Week
4 Mar 22
Press Release / Zero Waste Scotland welcomes new board members
4 Mar 22
Press Release / Experts call for more attention on the carbon impact of waste as textiles top new report
16 Feb 22
Press Release / Take your “EARTHSHOT” – people in Scotland invited to nominate their work for 2022 prize
31 Jan 22
Statement / Zero Waste Scotland Statement – Vic Emery
20 Dec 21
Press Release / Ground-breaking ‘Ditching Disposables’ pilot will see Scottish businesses break up with single-use items for good
17 Dec 21
Press Release / Reusable face coverings will help stamp out litter caused by the coronavirus pandemic
2 Dec 21
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