Kim Pratt, Author at Friends of the Earth Scotland

Circular economy in action around the world

17th July 2022 By Kim Pratt

We’ve taken a look at some of the exciting developments in creating a circular economy around the world to consider ideas for Scotland.

Fed up of excessive waste and plastics?

11th July 2022 By Kim Pratt

Our throwaway culture is a major contributor to the climate crisis and is causing excessive waste. We need to move to a circular economy to change this.

Steel recycling is essential for a greener future

8th July 2022 By Kim Pratt

Steel is a vital part of our economy today and it still will be in the future, even a more sustainable, circular one – but we need to change the way we recycle it.

How can councils tackle the carbon impact of waste?

12th April 2022 By Kim Pratt

If we want our waste systems to be more sustainable, Scotland needs to move to a carbon-based targets rather than the current weight-based system.

Consumption in action on one of Scotland's main shopping streets

COP26 and the problem with over-consumption

15th October 2021 By Kim Pratt

Over-consumption is pushing our planet to breaking point. COP negotiations need to stop rich countries from outsourcing emissions.