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Circular Economy

A deep dive into waste electrical and electronic equipment

12 Oct 23

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Recycling

What to do with cling film?

10 Mar 23

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At Home

What to do with Christmas trees?

22 Sep 22 2 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with Christmas decorations and tree lights?

20 Sep 22 3 minute read

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What to do with greetings cards?

23 Jul 22 1 minute read

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At Home

An easy guide to composting at home

18 Mar 22

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At Home

What to do with DIY and garden tools?

05 Jan 22 1 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with aerosol cans?

27 Dec 21 1 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with wrapping paper

22 Dec 21 1 minute read

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What to do with carpets and rugs?

22 Dec 21

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Recycling

What to do with car batteries?

17 Dec 21

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Recycling

What to do with cardboard?

23 Nov 21 2 minute read

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What to do with animal bedding and litter?

22 Nov 21 1 minute read

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What to do with food and drink cartons?

15 Nov 21 2 minute read

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What to do with building materials?

03 Nov 21

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Recycling

What to do with plastic tubs and trays?

23 Oct 21 2 minute read

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What to do with paper?

22 Oct 21 1 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with bubble wrap

22 Oct 21

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Recycling

What to do with disposable and cloth nappies?

21 Oct 21

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Recycling

What to do with kitchen roll and paper towels?

10 Oct 21

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Recycling

What to do with glass?

03 Oct 21 2 minute read

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Plastics

What to do with glasses and eyewear?

24 Sep 21 1 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with foreign or old coins?

24 Sep 21

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Recycling

What to do with bras?

14 Sep 21 1 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with clothes hangers?

04 Sep 21

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Recycling

What to do with inhalers?

10 Aug 21

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Recycling

Can perfume bottles be recycled?

30 Jul 21

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Recycling

What to do with egg boxes?

23 Jul 21 1 minute read

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What to do with mattresses

07 Jul 21

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Recycling

What to do with crockery and cutlery?

23 Jun 21

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Variety of plastic bottles ready for recycling

Plastics

A guide to plastic recycling

15 Jun 21

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Recycling

Can I include plastic bags in my recycling?

12 Jun 21

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Recycling

What to do with crisp packets?

11 Jun 21

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What to do with toys and games?

24 Apr 21

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What to do with printer and toner cartridges?

15 Apr 21

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What to do with cooking oil and fat?

09 Apr 21

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What to do with light bulbs?

09 Apr 21

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What to do with bicycles?

09 Apr 21

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What to do with kitchen foil and aluminium trays?

09 Apr 21

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What to do with tyres?

09 Apr 21 1 minute read

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At Home

What to do with gas canisters?

09 Apr 21 1 minute read

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What to do with CDs, DVDs, Tapes and Records?

06 Apr 21

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Recycling

What to do with shoes and boots?

06 Apr 21

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What to do with mobile phones and tablets?

06 Apr 21

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Recycling

What to do with computers and computer equipment?

06 Apr 21

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Recycling

What to do with plastic carrier bags?

06 Apr 21 2 minute read

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Recycling

Recycling packaging symbols explained

06 Apr 21 6 minute read

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What to do with electrical items?

03 Apr 21

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Recycling

What to do with books?

03 Apr 21

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What to do with furniture?

03 Apr 21

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Recycling

What to do with household appliances and white goods?

03 Apr 21 2 minute read

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What to do with clothing and textiles?

03 Apr 21

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Recycling

What to do with polystyrene?

03 Apr 21

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What to do with paint and paint cans?

03 Apr 21

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What to do with garden waste?

03 Mar 21 1 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with teabags and coffee grounds?

17 Feb 21 2 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with plastic bottles?

17 Feb 21 1 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with metal keys?

17 Feb 21 1 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with food tins and drinks cans?

09 Feb 21 1 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with floor and wall tiles?

09 Feb 21 1 minute read

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Recycling

Is Styrofoam recyclable?

15 Jan 21

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What to do with buttons?

25 Sep 20 1 minute read

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What to do with bathroom suites?

12 Aug 20 1 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with watches and jewellery?

12 Aug 20 1 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with hearing aids?

24 Jul 20 1 minute

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Recycling

What to do with fire-extinguishers?

24 Jul 20

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Recycling

What to do with coffee cups?

20 Apr 20 2 minutes

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Recycling

What to do with batteries?

06 Apr 20 2 minute read

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Recycling

What to do with duvets and pillows?

06 Apr 20

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Plastics

What to do with plastic film?

03 Apr 20 1 minute read

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How to have a more sustainable Christmas

27 Nov 23 5 minute read

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National Litter and Flytipping Strategy Private Landowners Grant Fund

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How to grow vegetables on your windowsill

19 Jul 23 3 minute read

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Planning a zero waste barbecue

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Circular Economy Bill: Continuing Scotland’s sustainable journey

16 Jun 23 4 minute read

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Circularity Gap Report

20 Apr 23 3 minute read

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Towards Zero Podcast - how to end the climate crisis by wasting less

19 Apr 23

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02 Aug 23 2 minute read

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13 Apr 23 7 minute read

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Community-led climate action

07 Mar 23 10 minutes

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06 Mar 23 3 minute read

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We need to recognise that we are part of nature, not apart from it

27 Feb 23

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04 Aug 22 3 minute read

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Eco Friendly Hair Care

19 May 23 3 minute read

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14 Apr 23 6 minute read

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03 Apr 23 5 minutes

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5 easy sustainable bathroom swaps

30 Mar 23 4 minute read

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Community Fridges

02 Oct 23

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Down the Drain campaign: Research and Evidence

20 Apr 23 8 minute read

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Live well, waste less and buy better to help save the planet

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30 Mar 23

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29 Mar 23

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Ways to reuse and recycle

23 Mar 23

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Plastic: Remaking our World

27 Oct 22 1 minute

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Plastics

Is plastic good?

19 Oct 22

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Ditching plastic must be good? ...Maybe not!

26 Mar 22 3 minute read

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Plastic free shopping: Scotland’s zero waste stores

23 Mar 22

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What’s the problem with plastic?

12 Feb 22 4 minute read

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12 Oct 23

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Recycle Week 2023

10 Oct 23

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Reuse, repair and recycling in a circular economy

13 Apr 23 3 minute read

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23 Mar 23

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Food waste recycling

14 Mar 23

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10 Mar 23

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National Litter and Flytipping Strategy Private Landowners Grant Fund

03 Nov 23 1 minute read

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Reducing Pollution

Disposable vapes: A case for changing our throwaway culture

30 Aug 23 3 minute read

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COPLAR

13 Apr 23

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Reducing Pollution

CoPLAR Guidance

13 Apr 23

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How to report flytipping incidents

16 Mar 23

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Some of the best litter prevention campaigns from around the world

21 Feb 23 10 minutes

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Reducing single-use

26 Sep 23

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Reuse

What are the best alternatives to cling film?

18 Jul 23 2 minute read

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Reuse

How to shop at a refill store

09 Jun 23 3 minute read

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Choose Life: Choose to Reuse

20 Apr 23

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Reusable cloth pads

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14 Apr 23 6 minute read

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21 Mar 23

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21 Mar 23

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21 Mar 23

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Community-led climate action

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Down the Drain campaign: Research and Evidence

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