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.
- 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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- 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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