Reports
Reports, data, evidence and research from Zero Waste Scotland.
- Food & Drink
The Future of Food: Lessons from the latest protein strategies
Food, from what we grow, produce, and catch, to what we put on our plates as well as waste, is one of the biggest contributors to climate change and biodiversity loss.
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- Food & Drink
The Future of Food: Unlocking the benefits of Scotlands Circular Bioeconomy - Event Review
Providing a sufficient and sustainable supply of protein is vital to support a healthy human population, a healthy economy and a healthy planet.
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- Food & Drink
Food Waste - A Student Perspective
Why do students waste food, and what can be done about it?
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- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Business
Insect Farming in Scotland
This report estimates the economic potential for Black Soldier Fly farming in Scotland and presents findings from a Scotland-specific Life Cycle Analysis study.
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- Recycling
Household recycling rates
Comparative analysis of the policies and practices associated with high household recycling rates.
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- Climate Crisis
The climate change impact of burning municipal waste in Scotland
This report describes the climate change impacts of burning residual municipal waste in Scotland. It aims to inform and support evidence-based decisions to minimise the climate change impacts of managing residual waste.
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- Circular Economy
- Climate Crisis
Carbon Metric Publications
Since 2011, Scotland has been measuring the lifecycle impacts of waste - demonstrating how waste reduction and sustainable waste management can play a critical role in the fight against climate change.
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- Food & Drink
How much food is wasted in Scotland?
Report establishes baseline figure for measuring food and drink waste reduction in Scotland.
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- Plastics
Plastics recycling business opportunities report
What are the plastics recycling business opportunities in Scotland?
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