Tag: Zero Waste Scotland

Scottish householders urged to resolve to recycle more for 2018

New report highlights huge potential to increase recycling in Scotland

60% of landfill waste could be recycled, needlessly costing Councils £50m a year

Food waste a top priority, with only 27% being correctly recycled 

Almost two-thirds of waste that ends up in non-recyclable waste bins – or ‘the bin that goes to landfill’ – in Scottish households could have been recycled, according to a new Zero Waste Scotland report. Continue reading Scottish householders urged to resolve to recycle more for 2018

Beach litter rises 6% around Scottish coasts in just a year, report reveals

With food and drinks litter accounting for up to 20% of all rubbish found on beaches, the UK’s leading marine charity has launched an appeal to the Scottish Government and others in UK calling for urgent action. The Marine Conservation Society says levies on disposables are needed NOW. Continue reading Beach litter rises 6% around Scottish coasts in just a year, report reveals

New guidance calls for clearer date labels to cut food waste

Simpler, clearer date labelling and storage advice for consumers, could help Scots cut the 170,000 tonnes of food thrown away from Scotland’s homes every year due to ‘not being used in time’. That’s the message from Zero Waste Scotland and Food Standards Scotland, who have welcomed new guidance for the food and drink industry. Continue reading New guidance calls for clearer date labels to cut food waste

SNP challenges opposition to support ‘greenest agenda ever’

The SNP has challenged opposition parties to back “the greenest programme for government in the history of the Scottish Parliament”, as described by environmental campaigners.

The legislative agenda unveiled by the First Minister yesterday details 16 new bills, including ambitious plans to phase out the need for petrol and diesel vehicles by 2032 and launch a Scottish National Investment Bank. The programme also includes actions to tackle poverty and to transform education. Continue reading SNP challenges opposition to support ‘greenest agenda ever’

Gearing up for Pass It On Week

Tomorrow marks the start of Pass It On Week – and it lasts ten days!

With this year’s Pass It On Week starting tomorrow, now is the perfect time to clear out cupboards, wardrobes, garages and sheds of unwanted or unused stuff that could have a useful life with someone else. From clothes to bikes, books to sports kit and gadgets to tools, everything is potential re-use treasure. Continue reading Gearing up for Pass It On Week