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Rochana Sheward departs as Director
I would like to let members and supporters of Friends of the Earth Scotland know that Rochana Sheward will be stepping down from the Director role, with their final day…
Why I’ve been knitting to stop a power station
Taking action, one stitch at a time
We can’t wait for better buses
Are you feeling fed up with having to wait too long for an unreliable bus service? And forking out for fares which cost too much and seem to rise every single year?
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How Laura Young took on disposable vapes and won
Laura started, and continues to lead, the campaign to see single-use disposable vapes banned across Scotland and the UK.
Incredible outfits shine a light on Scotland’s overconsumption
We put on a fashion show with outfits made from discarded materials to call on MSPs to support a circular economy.
Circular economy: peaks, valleys and progress in 2023
This has been a year of highs and lows for the circular economy campaigns. Catch up on what’s been happening.
Tips to cut your consumption this Christmas
In this guide, we’ll explore practical and meaningful ways to cut your consumption during the festive season, without losing out on any Christmas cheer.
The end of the explosion in plastic production could be in sight
A new treaty could be effective in stemming the tide of plastic pollution. It has the potential to be a landmark success.
Scotland’s new circular economy law
Scotland has a new circular economy law coming – but what’s it all about and will it be effective?
Scotland could produce some of the greenest steel in the world
We will need huge quantities of steel for the energy transition – but we need to change the way we produce it.
What’s the problem with lithium?
In Scotland, our lithium demand is increasing rapidly – but the mining of it is cause serious social and environmental harm.
From concerned locals to national change: How Dovesdale Action Group built power and won
The Dovesdale Action Group’s inspiring story of resistance against incineration expansion plans shows us how building community power can spark national change.
