
What’s next for Scotland’s circular economy?
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.


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.

Key safeguards are subject to fierce disagreement and standards are under threat from Trade Deals.

We are heading for a major clash on European environmental standards, particularly on the use and regulation of chemicals.

A hard-hitting official report reveals the depth of Europe’s climate and nature crisis, and suggests much-needed ways forward.

Comparing the Party Manifesto’s promises on climate and the environment.

Our environmental progress could be under threat if we leave the European Union.

Scotland’s new Programme for Government contains a number of very significant steps forward on climate change and the environment.

Scottish Government’s draft climate change plan is supposed to show how each sector of the economy is going to help cut overall emissions by 66% by 2030. Traffic predictions suggest transport isn’t planning on doing its fair share.

Transport is the largest sector of climate emissions for Scotland. Unfortunately, the Government department responsible don’t seem to have any innovative thinking on how to head off demand or encourage walking, cycling or public transport.