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“Nae plastics, ta”: People in Edinburgh and Fife send message to international negotiators

Around the Firth of Forth, people have come together to spell out messages calling for an end to plastic pollution as Global Plastics Treaty negotiations take place in Geneva.

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Civil society calls for action on plastic

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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.

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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. 

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Incineration costs skyrocket for Scottish councils

The cost of incinerating waste is rising by over £1 million per year for each council.

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Scottish Government waste plans fall short

Scotland urgently needs to transform the way we consume and manage resources.

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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.

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Global Plastics Treaty collapses

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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.

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