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Find the latest Friends of the Earth Scotland press releases

Letter to the First Minister on the Global Plastics Treaty
18 groups outline the damage created by plastic, and call for the Scottish Government to act now to prevent further harm.
Scotland must act now on plastic pollution
This briefing paper by Friends of the Earth Scotland explains why it is important to tackle plastic pollution and what must be done in Scotland.

Incineration costs skyrocket for Scottish councils
The cost of incinerating waste is rising by over £1 million per year for each council.

Scottish Government waste plans fall short
Scotland urgently needs to transform the way we consume and manage resources.

Highland Council cancels new incinerator
Environmental campaigners have praised the decision of Highland Council to abandon its plans for a new incinerator to burn household waste.

Global Plastics Treaty collapses

Calls for action as Global Plastic Treaty negotiations get underway
Climate campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to do more to tackle plastic pollution as global negotiations on a new international agreement begin.

