Reports
Reports, data, evidence and research from Zero Waste Scotland.
- Recycling
Introduction of New Materials to Kerbside Waste Collections report
As part of our ongoing work in supporting the Circular Economy & Waste Route Map, this new report explores the feasibility of introducing kerbside collections for flexible plastics, textiles, small WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), and household batteries across Scotland.
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- Circular Economy
- Recycling
Landfill Capacity Assessment Report 2025
The landfill capacity assessment was commissioned by Zero Waste Scotland to provide an assessment of current and future engineered landfill capacity to support the sector in making informed decisions regarding adequate landfill capacity provision in Scotland beyond 2026.
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- Circular Economy
- Food & Drink
Zero Waste Scotland calls for collaborative action on food waste to curb unprecedented environmental damage
New research from Zero Waste Scotland shows food waste is having previously unquantified impacts on the health of the planet in addition to its known role in climate change.
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- Food & Drink
- Sustainable Living
Household Food Waste in Scotland 2021-22
This report provides estimates of the quantity and types of food and drink waste generated by households in Scotland in 2021/22.
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- Circular Economy
- Food & Drink
Using drivers and barriers of meal planning to develop behavioural interventions
Building a better understanding of the barriers of meal planning in order to address the food waste crisis.
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- Food & Drink
Understanding values and belief changes in relation to food waste behaviours
An exploration of how personal values and beliefs around food develop and change throughout our lives.
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- Recycling
Recycling Improvement Fund (RIF) Longitudinal Evaluation: 2023 Impact Report
This report forms part of the ongoing longitudinal assessment of impacts achieved by Recycling Improvement Fund projects.
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