
Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues

Tackling single use plastic is good news for the climate
Scottish Government plans are a positive step towards addressing the problem of plastic pollution at its source.
Revealed: Scotland to burn an extra one million tonnes of waste a year
This huge increase in incineration capacity threatens recycling targets and plans to move to a Circular Economy.
Incineration Briefing
This briefing sets out why we believe there should be a moratorium on building new incinerators in Scotland.

Scottish public back measures to tackle ‘throwaway culture’
Over 80% of respondents supported a ‘Latte Levy’ on single-use cups
No bailout for plastic producer Ineos, says international groups
Prominent activists, scientists, and groups urge UK & Scottish Government to protect the climate and environment – while prioritising long term stability for workers through green jobs

Deposit Return Scheme Delay Risks Rise In Plastic Pollution
The scheme won’t now start until 2022, meaning slower climate action and risk of increasing plastic pollution

Coronavirus delay to Scottish Government Climate Change Plan ‘understandable’
Coronavirus shows how important it is that climate action tackles existing inequalities and protects the most vulnerable