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Deposit return scheme for Scotland: full business case stage 1
Phase 1 of the Full Business Case (FBC) that underpins the design for the deposit return scheme for Scotland.
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Reaching net zero
Call for immediate action on greenhouse gases.
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Food waste reduction: action plan
Sets out how Scotland can work to deliver it's commitment to reduce food waste by 33% by 2025.
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Waste markets study: executive summary
Summary of study regarding treatment options for Scottish biodegradable municipal waste.
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Waste markets study: full report
Study regarding treatment options for Scottish biodegradable municipal waste.
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Littering from vehicles
Action on throwaway culture among motorists.
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Fighting the throwaway culture
Deposit Return Scheme update.
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Deposit return scheme consultation: analysis of responses
Analysis of reponses to the deposit return scheme for Scotland consultation.
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Reducing single use plastic
Protecting the marine environment.
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Circular economy
Fighting the throwaway culture.
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Turning the tide on marine plastics
Doubling of funding.
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Tackling plastic pollution
Deposit return scheme consultation.
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A deposit return scheme for Scotland: 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.
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Support to reduce single-use items
Communities to receive help to reduce plastic waste and marine litter.
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Fight against throwaway culture
Members appointed to expert panel.
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Tackling marine litter
Proposal to ban the manufacture and sale of plastic cotton buds.
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Recycling for the future
£8.4 million to reduce emissions and household waste.
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Making Things Last: a circular economy strategy for Scotland
Our circular economy strategy to build a strong economy, protect our resources and support the environment.
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Planning and waste management advice
Advice for planning authorities on planning and waste management.