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Briefing on rising costs of incineration

The cost of incinerating waste is rising for Scottish councils. By 2028, it will cost each council over £1 million more per year, on average, although there will be a lot of variation between councils.

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Circular Economy Act – briefing

In June 2024, the Circular Economy Act was passed, with the aim of creating a circular economy in Scotland through new powers. The first step will be to consult on a circular economy strategy and targets.

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Rethinking our resources: The shared but differentiated roles of global south and global north governments in implementing resource justice

Transition minerals are the materials we need to move away from fossil fuels. They are a vital part of the energy transition but the way they are being extracted is harmful to people and worsening climate breakdown. If we don’t rethink the way we use these resources, we risk replacing one destructive energy system with another.

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Communities “kept in the dark” over mining

New research talking to communities where mining companies have been exploring for transition minerals has found that companies are not engaging with residents as they should be.

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Communities and transition mineral mining in Scotland

Communities in Scotland are being affected by exploration mining for transition minerals like nickel, copper and zinc.

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Scottish Government waste plans fall short

Scotland urgently needs to transform the way we consume and manage resources.

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Highland Council cancels new incinerator

Environmental campaigners have praised the decision of Highland Council to abandon its plans for a new incinerator to burn household waste.

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Global Plastics Treaty collapses

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Calls for action as Global Plastic Treaty negotiations get underway

Climate campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to do more to tackle plastic pollution as global negotiations on a new international agreement begin.

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