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Hundreds of crisp packet stars delivered to MSPs to demand action on recycling

An Edinburgh resident delivered hundreds of handmade stars crafted from empty crisp packets to the Scottish Parliament yesterday to demand more action on recycling.

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Position paper on steel

This paper sets out why Scotland needs a steel strategy, and the key components which must be included in it to create a fair and sustainable future for Scotland.  

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Biggest rise in Scotland’s carbon footprint in 20 years

New figures released by the Scottish Government show that Scotland’s carbon footprint has jumped 15% in a single year, from 2020 to 2021.

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Incineration costs skyrocket for Scottish councils

The cost of incinerating waste is rising by over £1 million per year for each council.

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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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