Programme for Government 2022-23 reaction
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Press Releases
Find the latest Friends of the Earth Scotland press releases
Response to the circular economy bill consultation
Our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Circular Economy Bill and Route Map.
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Scotland’s deposit return scheme due to launch in one year
Scotland’s deposit return scheme is due to launch in a year, but concerns remain over if this will be met by the Scottish Government.
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Urgent action needed as we hit Earth Overshoot Day
Today marks Earth Overshoot Day – the day when humanity’s demand for ecological resources exceeds what the Earth can generate that year.
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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.
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Environmental campaigners welcome ban on new incinerators in Scotland
Move hailed as ‘important step forward’ but Ministers urged to next tackle the impact of existing incinerators.
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Scottish Government launches consultation on Circular Economy Bill
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Circular Economy in Action around the World – Lessons for Scotland
This report looks at circular economy case studies from around the world, and how they could benefit Scotland if they were implemented here.
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Review calls for ban on new incinerators in Scotland
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