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
Research & evidence / Consumption Reduction Targets (Legal Status Research)
Resources / Scottish Public Sector Benchmarking Tool
Latest
Blog Post / Earth Overshoot Day: we must rethink consumption to #MovetheDate
28 Jul 22
Press Release / New community composting toolkit for Highland residents
26 Jul 22
Press Release / Zero Waste Scotland and Edinburgh Science team up to tackle overconsumption in cities across Scotland
18 Jul 22
Press Release / Sustainable new look for Scottish textiles with launch of £2m fund
24 Jun 22
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