Case studies
See the circular economy in action. Explore inspiring examples of organisations, communities and people creating value, strengthening resilience and making better use of resources.
- Circular Economy
- Fashion & Beauty
- Sustainable Business
ACS Clothing: They wear it well
Growth. Innovation. Collaboration. A North Lanarkshire business is combining advanced technologies (including AI, automation, robotics, and nanotechnology) with circular economy principles to drive expansion and give new life to unwanted clothing.
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- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Business
Celtic Renewables: We are in demand
A pioneering process that turns whisky residues and rejected potatoes into green chemicals is a perfect fit for consumers demanding greener, more sustainable products. The challenge for Celtic Renewables is scaling up. And it’s a challenge the Scottish Government has recognised with funding to support the required investment.
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- Circular Economy
Tiny Fish and Ace Aquatec: Making every fish count
A small start-up has joined forces with a leading aquaculture firm to create value from under-sized farmed salmon that are unfit for continued growth. Welcome to the world of Tiny Fish!
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- Circular Economy
- Recycling
Optimum Eco Group - making a lasting impact
Electronics reuse and recycling specialist, Optimum Eco Group, showcases how embracing circularity can put businesses at the forefront of innovation, futureproof their operations, help them find new markets, and create local benefit.
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- Recycling
Perth and Kinross - Recycling Improvement Fund
Perth and Kinross Council was awarded over £2.7 million to introduce a twin-stream kerbside recycling collection service and expand recycling services to properties in Perth City Centre.
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- Circular Economy
‘Repair not replace’ approach set to deliver results for Scottish businesses
For Ailsa Reliability, the goal was clear – deliver towards a circular economy and get rid of the ‘just replace it attitude’ by keeping equipment running for longer while at the same time saving clients’ money by eliminating unplanned downtime and reducing wasted energy within their processes.
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- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Business
Funding helps Scottish Water embrace circularity for the water Scotland depends on
Scottish Water is a publicly owned utility and sole provider of water and wastewater services in Scotland. Embracing the Circular Economy is one of its ten strategic objectives.
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- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Business
Business support sees hopps of success for iconic Glasgow brewery
Tennent’s Caledonian Breweries, one of the oldest in Scotland and the nation’s most loved lager, is brewing into the future with pioneering projects that champion sustainability.
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- Sustainable Business
‘Plastic fantastic’ boost to circular economy providing results across Scotland
The true aim of a circular economy is to keep materials and objects in use for as long as possible, and with funding and support from Zero Waste Scotland, Origin in Aberdeen is fostering a new approach to remanufacturing plastic.
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