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Construction boost

IndiNature launches eco-friendly insulation plant

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Factory plan for IndiNature: (pic: Anna Pultar) Scotland’s first factory producing carbon negative insulation for homes and commercial properties is preparing to launch after a multi-million pound investment from ScottishRead More

New campaign launched

Construction sector targeted in crackdown on waste

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Campaigns to reduce waste are gathering pace   Construction companies are being targeted in a new crackdown on the volume of material heading to landfill sites. Zero Waste Scotland andRead More

Funding for brewery

Turning loaves into beer is a circular idea

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Using their loaf: unsold bread replaces malt in the brewing process   An island-based brewery is helping build Scotland’s reputation as a leading proponent of the circular economy. Bute BrewRead More

Props made available for re-use

Edinburgh Festival plays its part in circular economy

Iain Gulland Zero Waste Scotland
The Edinburgh Festival has played its part in the circular economy by recycling props that would otherwise be discarded.

Event tackles waste

Scots to showcase circular economy benefits

Iain Gulland
Businesses operating in six sectors will showcase their efforts to reduce waste at an event including tours of company sites.

'Waste of valuable resource'

Households urged to cut down on plastic waste

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More than 64,000 tonnes of plastic food packaging and bottles are being thrown away every year in Scotland that could have been put in recycling bins.

Zero Waste Scotland to assess options

Bottle return ‘will add to costs’ say retailers

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Retailers have expressed concern over plans to introduce a deposit scheme for bottles...

Move will help Guide Dogs

Airport donates confiscated liquids to charity

Edinburgh Airport is to donate confiscated liquids to charity ten years after rules came in to restrict items that can be carried in hand luggage....

Firms should think twice, says recycling boss

Companies face big fines for throwing out food waste

Andrew Gerlach, Keenan
Businesses and other large organisations face hefty fines if they don’t start recycling their food waste on New Year’s Day, an industry expert has warned. READ MORE