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Empower your business to save money, innovate, and thrive sustainably through circular economy practices. We can support you on your journey to circularity.

Circularity is about smarter business. Discover what the circular economy means for your sector, understand policies and regulations, access funding guidance, and find tools and resources to accelerate your journey.

Circular Business Quiz

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Your path to circular success starts here. Take this quiz for immediate tailored guidance to help future-proof your business with circular economy practices. 

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Approximately how many employees does your business have?

Telling us the size of your business ensures you get the right information and advice for your operations.

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What sector does your business primarily operate in?

This helps us give you guidance specific to your sector.

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What is your role within the business?

Understanding your role helps us provide advice that’s relevant to your responsibilities in the business.

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What local authority is your business registered/based in?

If your business is elsewhere in the UK, select the ‘Rest of UK’ option

What are your primary business challenges or goals right now?

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Where would you say your business is right now when it comes to adopting circular economy practices?

Circular economy practices help businesses keep valuable resources and materials in use for as long as possible. These actions are wide-ranging and can include redesigning products for longevity, using recycled materials, and reducing packaging. They’re about finding ways to create value from what would otherwise be considered waste.

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Which, if any, of the following circular economy practices have been adopted in your business? 

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Which practices are you most interested in?

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What type of information are you most interested in?

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Circular Economy for Business

In the current 'linear' system, products are made, used, and disposed of. The circular economy is an all-encompassing approach to business which, in simple terms, can be explained as 'make, use, remake'.

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Sector Specific Advice

Zero Waste Scotland is supporting businesses in key sectors driving the circular economy. From tailored advice to funding opportunities, discover how we can help your business make a sustainable impact.

Tools & Resources

Explore a collection of short, accessible, and practical tools and resources designed to support businesses in implementing circular economy principles.

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Funding & Investment

Businesses aligned with the circular economy are more likely to attract green investors, grants, and innovation funding. We’ll guide you to the funding and resources that can help your business thrive in a circular economy.