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Unearthing Injustice: A global approach to transition materials

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Scottish Government fails to deliver on key recommendations of incineration review

The failure of the Scottish Government to commit to the main recommendations of its own review is a missed opportunity to phase out existing incinerators and end the harmful practice of burning plastics.

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Circular economy organisers pack

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Plastic bottles

Delay to deposit return a blow to Scotland’s environment

Environmental campaigners are dismayed by the news that Scotland’s deposit return scheme, which was due to launch in August 2023, has been delayed until next year.

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Powderhall waste depot, Edinburgh

Scotland is recycling less and increasing incineration, new stats reveal

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Deposit Return: over 90% of drinks products registered to take part in scottish recycling scheme 

Two billion drinks containers are set to be included in the scheme which launches in August.

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Friends of the Earth Scotland’s response to the Grangemouth Inquiry

There is an urgent need for both regional and sectoral just transition planning to ensure the workforce and community are supported through the changes which must come to meet our climate objectives.

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Plastic bottles

Deposit return scheme support should end delay calls

Campaigners have welcomed the news that small businesses will be supported to launch Scotland’s deposit return scheme on time this year in August 2023.

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Briefing paper on Scotland’s deposit return scheme

Briefing paper with the latest information on Scotland’s deposit return scheme.

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