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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Press Releases
Find the latest Friends of the Earth Scotland press releases
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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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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