Zero Waste

A new Business Information Hub from Zero Waste Scotland offers free, tailored guidance after research found most Scottish businesses favour circular practices but lack the understanding or support to act.

Over half of Welsh local authorities now meet 70 per cent statutory target following largest annual increase since 2015-16

Study argues shifting responsibility from municipalities would address collection shortfall and support 2030 targets

Finance director promoted to lead Scotland's circular economy Non-Governmental Public Body.

Research finds bio-based alternatives face £520 per tonne EPR fees while incinerating plastic waste generates 3 million tonnes of CO2 annually

New German research facility will integrate production and recycling processes for next-generation batteries

High Ambition Coalition nations including UK refuse to accept weakened text after 'like-minded' oil-producing countries block production caps

Founding chief executive will leave after 11 years leading Scotland's circular economy transition

Seven boroughs commit to halving avoidable food waste and doubling recycling centre reuse rates

Parliamentary group’s first report appeals for ‘immediate action’ to support a Circular Economy Strategy

Zero Waste Europe report highlights growing adoption of zero waste strategies, with over 86 municipalities focusing on prevention, reuse and repair initiatives over recycling

Ellen MacArthur Foundation report identifies optimised design and low-impact materials as key policies to reduce demand for virgin materials by 250 million tonnes

New roadmap outlines priority actions across waste reduction, recycling modernisation, and disposal to deliver circular economy legislation