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.
- Food & Drink
- Sustainable Business
Bringing waste prevention to the heart of expansion strategy
The Strathearn Cheese Co. (Strathearn) is a small company based near Comrie in Perthshire with big expansion plans. Started in 2016, production has steadily grown, and Strathearn hope to double production over the next few years.
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- Food & Drink
- Sustainable Business
Edinburgh based drinks manufacturer reduces food waste and improves efficiency
Stewart Brewing is an Edinburgh based drinks manufacturer who contacted Zero Waste Scotland for support to reduce food waste generated by brewing.
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- Food & Drink
- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Business
Ogilvy Spirits
This family-run farm in Forfar takes low-grade potatoes that would normally be used for cattle feed and turns them into a high-value exportable product with a long shelf-life.
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- Food & Drink
- Recycling
- Sustainable Business
Mo's convenience store makes big dent in its waste costs
Scotland’s waste regulations prompted a small shop to reduce, re-use and recycle – saving thousands and boosting team spirit.
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- Construction
- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Business
IndiNature
The construction industry is a large contributor to the waste we send to landfill each year.
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- Fashion & Beauty
- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Living
- Sustainable Business
Beauty Kitchen
Every day the beauty industry contributes to the plastic problem when millions of plastic packaging is thrown away.
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- Food & Drink
- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Living
- Sustainable Business
ReviveEco
Massive volumes of used coffee grounds are generated every day just so people can enjoy a latte or Americano.
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- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Business
Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture
The by-products of one aquatic species provides food for another in an innovative trial taking place in Loch Fyne.
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- Food & Drink
Using the nudge technique to reduce food waste
Widespread public behaviour change will play an important part in ensuring that we meet the Scottish Government's key pledge to find the nation's contribution to the climate emergency by 2045.
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