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 / Circular economy skills demand in Scottish manufacturing
Research & evidence / The Hidden Cost of Grocery Packaging
Latest
News article / First Minister joins Zero Waste Scotland to say "Cheerio" to Oor Wullie
17 Sep 19
Press Release / Progress on Scotland’s household waste reduction and carbon impact but ‘more needs to be done’
17 Sep 19
Press Release / Mass consumption is destroying the planet and individuals have the power to save it
16 Sep 19
Press Release / Scottish businesses must harness circular economy opportunities to tackle global emissions or be left behind
12 Sep 19
Blog Post / Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme will give drinks producers a chance to lead on the climate emergency
10 Sep 19
Press Release / Recycle Week drive to fight Scottish food waste
9 Sep 19
Press Release / Scots back recycling scheme that gives them a role in fighting climate emergency
1 Sep 19
Press Release / Scottish hospitality businesses urged to ‘plate up for the planet’
1 Sep 19
Press Release / Scots say glass should be in 20p deposit return scheme
22 Aug 19
News article / Scotland’s Travelling Cabinet meeting at Zero Waste Scotland offices
8 Aug 19
Press Release / Thousands of littered bottles and cans set to vanish thanks to deposit return scheme
28 Jul 19
Press Release / ‘Action on Plastics’ seeks partners to tackle tide of single-use items in communities
24 Jul 19