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Explore the latest news, articles and practical guidance from Zero Waste Scotland, covering circular economy, waste reduction, resource efficiency and sustainability in action.
- Circular Economy
Roadmap and Mission Board set direction for Scotland’s circular built environment
A new industry-led Mission Board has convened to help drive circular change across Scotland’s built environment, as Zero Waste Scotland publishes a new Roadmap to support the sector.
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- Circular Economy
Launch of landmark Roadmap and sector-led Mission Board
A first of its kind Roadmap to guide Scotland towards a more circular energy sector has been published, alongside the establishment of a sector-wide Mission Board to drive forward its delivery. The landmark announcement was made as part of Zero Waste Scotland’s presence at the 2026 All-Energy Conference at the Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow.
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- Circular Economy
Creating the conditions for circularity for Scottish businesses
Helen Lavery, Zero Waste Scotland’s Business Support Manager, shares how we work with organisations to create the right conditions for circularity across Scotland.
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- Circular Economy
Scotland's Circular Economy Strategy
On 24th March 2026, the Scottish Government published a Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland. The strategy sets out the rationale and benefits of a more circular economy within the wider economic framework and describes an overall vision and outcomes to 2045.
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- Sustainable Business
Extended Producer Responsibility
Zero Waste Scotland is currently supporting the Scottish Government in its work with the UK government to review our extended producer responsibility schemes.
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- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Business
Introducing: Zero Waste Scotland's Business Information Hub
Research indicates that businesses are missing out on the economic benefits of circularity. The Business Information Hub is designed to help businesses take their first steps to circular practices.
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- Circular Economy
Zero Waste Scotland announces two new Non‑Executive Board Members
Zero Waste Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison McRae and Mary Michel to its Board as Non‑Executive Members.
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- Circular Economy
Helping businesses in textiles become more circular
The textiles sector is far broader than many people imagine. It is not limited to clothing or home furnishings but includes technical applications such as the materials used in parasols, firefighter uniforms and even aircraft interiors, all of which have their own performance requirements. Jayne Stirling, Zero Waste Scotland’s Sector Lead for Textiles, discusses how businesses in this vast sector can take steps towards circularity.
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- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Business
Circular Jobs Tracker Report
The Circular Economy has the potential to unlock growth infor Scotland’s economy – and this report further evidences the positive impact circularity has on employment and income.
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