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Reports, data, evidence and research from Zero Waste Scotland.

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  • Circular Economy

State of the Circular Economy Report

9 Sep 2025 2 minutes

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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.

24 Jun 2025

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  • Reuse

Second-hand shopping: Habits and attitudes

An assessment of changes in attitudes towards shopping second-hand.

21 Apr 2025

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  • Plastics
  • Recycling

Causes of Litter and Flytipping: A behavioural systems mapping project

An insight into influences on litter and flytipping behaviours through engaging stakeholders and reviewing existing literature.

26 Mar 2025 3 minute read

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  • Circular Economy

Exploring the societal impacts of the circular economy within specific cities & regions of Scotland

This report aims to understand the role circular economy practices in cities and regions can play in enhancing equity and justice, community, health and well-being, opportunities, and cultural change.

27 Feb 2025 2 minute read

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  • Circular Economy

Characterising fish processing by-products

The objective of this project was to map both the capture fish processing supply chain and the aquaculture fish processing supply chain in Scotland.

20 Feb 2025

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Deposit return Scheme Update
  • Recycling

DRS Material Recycling Rate Update

16 Dec 2024

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  • Circular Economy
  • Sustainable Business
  • Sustainable Living

Zero Waste Scotland: A Decade of Delivery

An insight in to a decade of delivery - Zero Waste Scotland's report on our impact between 2014-2024 on Scotland's circular economy. 

25 Oct 2024 2 minute read

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  • Circular Economy

Feasibility Study of Regional Materials Reuse Hubs in Scotland

Our Feasibility Study of Regional Materials Reuse Hubs in Scotland is now available.

25 Oct 2024 2 minute read

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