
Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Unearthing Injustice: A global approach to transition materials
Circular economy organisers pack
Friends of the Earth Scotlands response to the Grangemouth Inquiry
The Scottish Parliaments Economy and Fair Work Committee recently launched an inquiry into the Just Transition at Grangemouth. Part of this inquiry was a call for views from the public….
Briefing paper on Scotland’s deposit return scheme
Briefing paper with the latest information on Scotland’s deposit return scheme.
Aggregates tax consultation response
This response sets out our position on a devolved aggregates tax and notes several areas for attention which are important to consider.
Response to the circular economy bill consultation
Our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Circular Economy Bill and Route Map.
The case for consumption-based targets
The Circular Economy Bill, currently being consulted on by the Scottish Government, is a timely opportunity to establish consumption-based targets for Scotland. Read our paper on why this is important.
Steel – position paper
Steel is an essential component of creating a sustainable and just economy in Scotland. Scotland needs a strategic plan for how it will retain and repurpose high-quality scrap steel from…