Reports
Reports, data, evidence and research from Zero Waste Scotland.
- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Business
Resourcing the clean energy revolution
Keeping Scotland's place as a global leader in the energy industry.
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- Food & Drink
How-to guide for insect farmers
Insect farming has been identified by Zero Waste Scotland as a sustainable, new way to produce more food using less resources.
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- Sustainable Business
Cups Sold Separately Report
Field trial and evidence review of disposable cup charges
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- Sustainable Business
Resource Efficient Scotland Advice and Support Service Impact Assessments 2013-2018
Zero Waste Scotland conducts an annual impact assessment on our Resource Efficient Scotland Advice and Support Service.
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- Circular Economy
A report on jobs in the circular economy in Scotland (2015)
This report was carried out by The Green Alliance in 2015 to provide insight on the potential for jobs within the circular economy in Scotland.
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- Circular Economy
A report on the Biorefining Potential for Scotland
The most detailed insight yet into the circular economy opportunities for bio-based waste and by-products generated in Scotland.
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- Plastics
- Sustainable Living
Carrier Bag Charge ‘one year on’ report
Evaluating the impact of the carrier bag charge in Scotland during its first year of implementation.
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- Circular Economy
- Recycling
Economic assessment of the Zero Waste Plan for Scotland
Scotland's Zero Waste Plan sets out a vision of waste as a resource with real world value.
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- Circular Economy
Remanufacturing study
This report summarises the characteristics of the Scottish remanufacturing industry, including analysis of the key barriers, enablers and opportunities for the industry and provides recommendations for supporting the growth of the industry as part of the circular economy.
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