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Reduce costs and generate new income streams, while responding to the climate emergency... the circular economy is critical to Scotland's net zero ambitions.
How we can help
In Scotland, a number of policies and regulations exist which are designed to help businesses and organisations to capture the value of materials.
Policy and regulationSupport, funding & expert knowledge for Scottish businesses to help them adopt circular economy practices.
Support and fundingExplore a range of online tools to help you meet net zero, enhance your sustainability credentials, and grow your bottom line.
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Businesses are increasingly responding to the climate crisis by identifying changes they can make to reduce their carbon footprint. Zero Waste Scotland offers advice and resources to support businesses adopting circular economy practices.
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Why change matters
Businesses must recognise their contribution to the climate crisis and identify changes they can make to reduce their carbon footprint and hit Net Zero. Zero Waste Scotland offers advice and resources to support businesses make greener business decisions.
Knowledge hub
- Press Release
- News & Updates
Zero Waste Scotland calls for collaborative action on food waste to curb unprecedented environmental damage
- Evidence & Insights
Using drivers and barriers of meal planning to develop behavioural interventions
- Evidence & Insights
Understanding values and belief changes in relation to food waste behaviours
- Press Release
Circular Construction Hub aims to increase reuse of building materials and drive investment in Scotland
- Guidance
- Article
Construction support design of construction products, buildings and infrastructure
- Press Release
- News & Updates
Zero Waste Scotland calls for collaborative action on food waste to curb unprecedented environmental damage
- Evidence & Insights
Using drivers and barriers of meal planning to develop behavioural interventions
- Press Release
- News & Updates
Iain Gulland to step down as Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland
- Press Release
- News & Updates
Zero Waste Scotland calls for collaborative action on food waste to curb unprecedented environmental damage
- Evidence & Insights
Using drivers and barriers of meal planning to develop behavioural interventions
- Evidence & Insights
Understanding values and belief changes in relation to food waste behaviours
- Webinars
Scotland's draft Circular Economy and Waste Route Map – webinar recording
- Article
National Litter and Flytipping Strategy Private Landowners Grant Fund
- News & Updates
- Resources
Ditching disposable cups – applications open for reusable cups
- Webinars
Scotland's draft Circular Economy and Waste Route Map – webinar recording
- Case study
Funding helps Scottish Water embrace circularity for the water Scotland depends on
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Business support sees hopps of success for iconic Glasgow brewery
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