New evidence for low carbon alternative to incineration and landfill
A new report shows that biostabilisation, a way of managing waste, has significant carbon savings over incineration and landfill.
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Press Releases
Find the latest Friends of the Earth Scotland press releases
Strong public support for circular economy targets
A new report shows there is strong public support for targets to reduce consumption to be included in a new circular economy law in Scotland.
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Campaigners say we should consider the climate this Black Friday
Environmental campaigners say we should resist the shopping frenzy this Black Friday for the sake of the planet.
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Waste uncertainty in Aberdeen as incinerator delayed
The NESS incinerator in Aberdeen is not complete as it’s due to start accepting waste from three councils.
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New stats reveal Scotland is sending more waste to incineration and landfill
New statistics reveal that Scotland sent more waste to incineration and landfill in 2021 than in 2020.
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Plans to demolish Wyndford Estate are unsustainable
Plans to demolish four blocks on Wyndford Estate in Glasgow go against the council’s climate commitments.
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Programme for Government 2022-23 reaction
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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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