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.
- Sustainable Business
New approach to wind turbine disposal boosts renewable sector
ReBlade became the UK’s first company to decommission turbine blades without the use of landfill.
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- Recycling
South Ayrshire - Recycling Improvement Fund
South Ayrshire Council is now recycling one third of all its litter dropped in community parks thanks to new recycle-on-the-go bins funded by the Scottish Government's Recycling Improvement Fund.
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- Recycling
Aberdeen City - Recycling Improvement Fund
Aberdeen City Council’s updated reuse service has received positive feedback as over 16,000 reuse items have been sold since its launch.
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- Recycling
Recycling Improvement Fund - Projects
Recycling Improvement Fund projects have been approved the length and breadth of the country, bringing new infrastructure and services to a variety of communities, from city centres to our rural areas.
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- Recycling
Glasgow City Council - Recycling Improvement Fund
Glasgow City Council has received the largest award to date from the Recycling Improvement Fund award: more than £21 million for a new MRF, set to open in 2026, and a new twin-stream kerbside service.
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- Sustainable Business
Pace of change in oil and gas industry set to deliver net zero targets gains
Norkram has been pioneering a circular economy across Scotland’s oil and gas industry for almost 30 years.
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- Food & Drink
- Sustainable Business
Community fridges: Empty Kitchens Full Hearts
Empty Kitchens Full Hearts in Edinburgh turns surplus food into healthy meals for those who need them. With the help of a community fridge, they can reduce food waste and support the community.
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- Construction
- Circular Economy
BAM driving down construction waste through supply chain collaboration
BAM Construction Scotland is introducing its small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) designers and supply chain to the free support services offered by Zero Waste Scotland to help reduce overall project waste and improve financial performance.
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- Construction
- Circular Economy
Resource Efficient House - A demonstration construction project
This award-winning house is a contemporary, three-bedroom home which has been awarded not only the Gold Standard but Platinum Aspect 1 as a net-zero carbon house. It was constructed by Zero Waste Scotland in partnership with Tigh Grian Limited.
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