Managing waste

The first report from Expert Panel on Environmental Charging and Other Measures (EPECOM) sets out its recommendations to tackle the dependence on, and environmental impact of, single-use disposable beverage cups in Scotland.

Behaviour change to reduce single-use cup use.

Final business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for The Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles (Prescribed Sums and Charges etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 and The Police (Retention and Disposal of Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019.

Social and economic benefits of Deposit Return.

Summary of equality impact assessment (EQIA) of deposit return scheme for Scotland.

This strategic environmental assessment (SEA) post adoption statement details the environmental considerations that have gone into the design of the deposit return scheme for Scotland.

A further assessment of the potential for equalities impacts from deposit return and proposed mitigation of any negative impacts.

Phase 1 of the Full Business Case (FBC) that underpins the design for the deposit return scheme for Scotland.

Call for immediate action on greenhouse gases.

Sets out how Scotland can work to deliver it's commitment to reduce food waste by 33% by 2025.

Summary of study regarding treatment options for Scottish biodegradable municipal waste.

Study regarding treatment options for Scottish biodegradable municipal waste.

Action on throwaway culture among motorists.

Deposit Return Scheme update.

Analysis of reponses to the deposit return scheme for Scotland consultation.

Protecting the marine environment.

Fighting the throwaway culture.

Doubling of funding.

Deposit return scheme consultation.

Consultation on the options for distinct elements of a deposit return scheme on beverage containers, seeking views on which options will deliver the best results for Scotland.

Communities to receive help to reduce plastic waste and marine litter.

Members appointed to expert panel.

Proposal to ban the manufacture and sale of plastic cotton buds.

£8.4 million to reduce emissions and household waste.

Our circular economy strategy to build a strong economy, protect our resources and support the environment.