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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Press Releases
Find the latest Friends of the Earth Scotland press releases
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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National Planning Framework 4 Consultation Response
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A manifesto for local authorities – 2022 Council Elections
This manifesto sets out some of the priorities for action that parties should champion in their manifestos, and the policies that should be taken to deliver them.
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