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Why the new Scottish Parliament must kick-start our transition to a circular economy

28th April 2021

Developing opportunities for businesses working on a circular economy in Scotland would reduce our contribution to the climate crisis.

Have your say on South Lanarkshire’s new incinerator

14th April 2021

Viridor are proposing to build one of Scotland’s biggest incinerators in South Lanarkshire.

What’s next for Scotland’s circular economy?

22nd February 2021

Almost a year after Scotland’s Circular Economy Bill was postponed, we look ahead to what’s next for Scotland’s transition to a circular economy.

Have your say on Killoch Incineration plans

29th January 2021

East Ayrshire Council has granted planning permission for a new “energy-from-waste” incinerator.

Why did I become a divestment campaigner?

17th December 2020

Lewis Coenen-Rowe, activist with Divest Strathclyde, discusses how campaigning has helped him overcome ‘eco-stress’ and build connections with others.

Will Scotland ban single-use plastics in 2021?

8th December 2020

Single-use plastic items are a symbol of the throwaway culture, but by next year, many of these ‘disposable’ items will be banned across Europe.

Plastic free periods: the growing inequality issue

19th October 2020

During this week’s Environmenstrual Week, we’re looking at how plastic free periods are a growing inequality issue.

What made you want to get involved in activism?

29th September 2020

We talk to experienced activists about their work and how People Power Network can help others get involved in their own communities

Why we can’t recycle our way out of the climate crisis

23rd September 2020

We must keep pushing for systemic changes to tackle the problem of plastic at its source.