Circular economy and waste
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Nitrogen use efficiency in Scotland: annual report 2026
The latest report under section 5(1)(c) of the Climate Change (Nitrogen Balance Sheet) (Scotland) Regulations 2022, and complements the latest published version of the Nitrogen Balance Sheet for the year 2023.
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End-of-life fishing and aquaculture gear: potential recycling capacity assessment
An assessment of the current and potential future recycling capacity in Scotland, able to deal with the known and likely volumes of end-of-life gear produced annually from the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
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End-of-life fishing and aquaculture gear: stakeholder engagement report
A report on the feasibility of potential options for improved collection and management of end-of-life fishing and aquaculture gear, based on information gathered from an industry engagement project.
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The Environment Strategy for Scotland
This Environment Strategy is designed to create an integrated framework for Scotland's environment and climate policies. It aims to support a whole-of-government approach for fulfilling Scotland's role in tackling the global crises of nature loss, climate change and pollution.
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Environment Strategy for Scotland: strategic environmental assessment (SEA) post adoption statement
Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) post-adoption statement for the Environment Strategy for Scotland.
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A Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland - Report to Parliament on Consultation Responses
Report to Parliament on Consultation Responses received on the Circular Economy Strategy as required by the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024
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Draft Environment Strategy: consultation analysis
Report analysing responses to a consultation on the draft Environment Strategy for Scotland, which ran from 3 July 2025 to 29 September 2025.
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A Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland
The Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland which sets out the rationale and benefits of a more circular economy within the wider economic framework and describes our overall vision to 2045 and the outcomes that we are working towards.
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A Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland – Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA)
Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) for the Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland
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Circular economy strategy draft: consultation analysis
External consultation analysis report following 12 week consultation period on the draft circular economy strategy.
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Managing controlled waste - code of practice: duty of care - island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment for the duty of care: code of practice for managing controlled waste.
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Managing controlled waste - code of practice consultation on duty of care: SG response
Scottish Government response to the Duty of Care: Code of Practice for managing controlled waste consultation.
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Managing controlled waste - code of practice: duty of care - business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment for the duty of care: code of practice for managing controlled waste.
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Scottish Government Response to the Climate Change Committee's Scottish Progress Report 2025
The Scottish Government's response to the Climate Change Committee's report on progress in reducing emissions in Scotland 2025, which was published in February 2026. Laying this response in Scottish Parliament fulfils the duty in section 9(3) of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.
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Environment strategy: behaviour changes needed to achieve Scotland's goals for circular economy
This independent research report by SRUC explores opportunities for the Scottish Government to support the public behaviour changes needed to achieve Scotland's goals for transitioning to a circular economy. It was commissioned to support the delivery of the Environment Strategy for Scotland.
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Managing controlled waste - code of practice: duty of care - equalities impact assessment
Equalities impact assessment (EQIA) for the duty of care: code of practice for managing controlled waste.
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Managing controlled waste - duty of care: code of practice
An updated Duty of Care: Code of Practice for managing controlled waste, following consultation feedback.
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New tax set to commence
Supporting the circular economy agenda.
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Wet wipes containing plastic to be banned
Action to protect the environment and marine waters.
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Digital Waste Tracking: business regulatory impact assessment
Full business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) assessing the impact on Scotland of the proposals to implement a UK-wide mandatory digital waste tracking (DWT) system.
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Digital Waste Tracking: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
This document is a point in time assessment of the likely effects of the UK-wide Digital Waste Tracking (DWT) system on the rights and wellbeing of children and young people.
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NHS Scotland - climate emergency and sustainability: annual report 2025
This year’s report shows how NHS Scotland is working to reduce its environmental impact and adapting its infrastructure and services to address the risks presented by climate change. It also illustrates some of the wider benefits which work in this area offers.
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Duty of care code of practice for managing controlled waste (consultation draft)
Draft statutory guidance on the duties that must be complied with by anyone who produces, keeps, imports or manages controlled waste in Scotland. This draft is being consulted upon until 5th February 2026. A final version will be published following review of the consultation responses.
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Duty of Care: Code of Practice for managing controlled waste (2026) consultation
We are consulting on a proposed update to the existing Duty of Care Code of Practice for managing controlled waste.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan: 2026-2040: strategic environmental assessment - environmental report
Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) environmental report for the draft Climate Change Plan 2026 to 2040.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) of the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) 2026 to 2040.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan: 2026-2040
This draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) outlines Scotland’s plans to reduce emissions between 2026 and 2040. It has been superseded by the final CCP, published in March 2026 following consultation and scrutiny.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment of the draft climate change plan (CCP) 2026 to 2040.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: children's rights consideration
Children's rights consideration document of the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) 2026 to 2040.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment of the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) 2026 to 2040.
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Scotland's draft climate Change Plan 2026-2040: Fairer Scotland Duty assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment of the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) 2026 to 2040.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: easy read version
An easy read version of the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP), which sets out the policies and proposals we will take forward to enable our carbon budgets to be met between 2026 and 2040.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: children's version
A children's version of the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP), which sets out the policies and proposals we will take forward to enable our carbon budgets to be met between 2026 and 2040.
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Circular Economy Strategy consultation
Draft plan to increase reuse and recycling whilst growing the economy.
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National litter and flytipping strategy: year 2 update and year 3 action plan 2025-2026
The Scottish Government, SEPA, Zero Waste Scotland and Keep Scotland Beautiful have published an update on progress delivering the national litter and flytipping strategy.
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Draft circular economy strategy: partial business and regulatory impact assessment
Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the draft Circular Economy Strategy.
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Waste Reprocessing Infrastructure in Scotland
A report on the waste reprocessing infrastructure in Scotland in accordance with section 23 of the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024.
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Views sought on proposals for protecting Scotland’s environment
Draft plan to tackle nature loss, climate change and pollution
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Draft Environment Strategy
The draft Environment Strategy sets out a holistic framework for delivering Scotland’s role in tackling the global crises of nature loss, climate change and pollution. It brings together our existing policy response to tackling these crises and builds on these by outlining new priorities and proposals.
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Draft Environment Strategy: consultation
This consultation seeks your views on the draft Environment Strategy. The draft Strategy sets out a holistic framework for delivering Scotland’s role in tackling the global crises of nature loss, climate change and pollution.
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Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 (Scottish Carbon Budgets) Amendment Regulations 2025: statement
A statement to accompany the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 (Scottish Carbon Budgets) Amendment Regulations 2025 as required under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. It provides information on the Regulations and indicates the likely proposals and policies in the next Climate Change Plan.
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Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020 (as amended): island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) for The Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020, as amended by the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland (Amendment) Regulations 2025; and the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland (Designation of Scheme Administrator) Order 2025.
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Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020 (as amended): Fairer Scotland Duty assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment (FSDA) for The Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020 (as amended by the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for Scotland Amendment Regulations 2025) and the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland (Designation of Scheme Administrator) Order 2025.
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Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020 (as amended): equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for The Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020 (as amended by the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for Scotland Amendment Regulations 2025) and the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland (Designation of Scheme Administrator) Order 2025.
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Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020 (as amended): business and regulatory impact assessment
Full business and regulatory impact assessment for The Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020, as amended by the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland (Amendment) Regulations 2025; and the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland (Designation of Scheme Administrator) Order 2025.
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Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland (Amendment) Regulations 2025: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland (Amendment) Regulations 2025.
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Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland (Designation of Scheme Administrator) Order 2025: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland (Designation of Scheme Administrator) Order 2025.
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Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Scotland) Regulations 2024: enforcement guidance
Enforcement guidance for the Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Scotland) Regulations 2024.
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Environment strategy: transformative changes for sustainability
Independent report by Professor Valerie Nelson on behalf of the Scottish Government to inform the development of the forthcoming Scottish Government environment strategy.
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Environment strategy: global environmental impacts of consumption and production
Independent report from the James Hutton Institute on behalf of the Scottish Government on global impacts of consumption and production in Scotland. This research is being used to inform the forthcoming Scottish Government environment strategy.
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Strengthening approach to household recycling collection services
Scottish Government is seeking views on potential changes to recycling and waste management.
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Future of the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund: consultation
As a result of declining volumes of waste going to landfill, Scottish Landfill Tax revenues have reduced. This directly impacts the future viability of the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund (SLCF). This consultation seeks views on the future of the SLCF to inform future decision making.
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Boosting reuse and recycling
2030 Route map to circular economy unveiled.
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Environmental Protection (Injurious Articles: Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 - draft
Draft of The Environmental Protection (Injurious Articles: Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2025.
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Environmental Protection (Single-Use Vapes) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 - fixed penalty notice amendment: consultation
Consultation on the amendment to the Environmental Protection (Single-Use Vapes) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 to introduce fixed penalty notices and amend the coming into force date.
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National litter and flytipping strategy: update and year 2 action plan
This report sets out the progress made on delivering the National Litter and Flytipping Strategy (NLFS) and contains updates on the year one action plan and outlines actions for year 2, this includes a number of continuing actions that have been progressing since 1 April 2024.
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Progress in reducing emissions in Scotland 2023: SG response
Scottish Government's response to the Climate Change Committee’s 2023 'Progress in reducing emissions in Scotland' report, as published in March 2024.
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Views sought on single-use cup charge
Consultation to tackle throwaway culture.
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Implementing the prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland: your views SG response – Responses from those with links to the tobacco industry
Responses to our consultation on "Implementing the prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland: your views" from respondents with links to the tobacco industry.
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Annual NHS Scotland Climate Emergency & Sustainability Report 2024
This year’s report shows how NHS Scotland is working to reduce its environmental impact and adapting its infrastructure and services to the address the risks presented by climate change. It also shows that many changes the NHS seeks to deliver have other potential benefits.
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Radioactive Waste Management - Public Attitudes Survey for Scotland
This report summarises findings from a representative survey of the Scottish public that provides new insights into the perceptions and views towards radioactive waste management in Scotland.
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Radioactive Waste Management - Public Attitudes Survey for Scotland: Summary Report
This is a summary report from a survey of the Scottish public that provides new insights into the perceptions and views towards radioactive waste management in Scotland.
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Scotland's Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030 : Analysis of consultation responses
Analysis of responses to the 2024 consultation on Scotland's Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030. The Route Map sets out strategic direction and actions for delivering more sustainable use of our resources and our vision for Scotland’s circular economy to 2030.
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Circular Economy Bill passed
New powers to increase reuse and recycling rates.
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Litter and flytipping offences - enforcement review: final report
We commissioned this research report in 2022 and it was completed by Anthesis in autumn 2023. This project aimed to review the current enforcement model in Scotland and offer recommendations to strengthen that enforcement.
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Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 - proposed amendments: consultation analysis
Summarises the responses that we received on our consultation on potential amendments to the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 as part of the better environmental regulation programme.
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Draft Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 consultation: SG response
Our response to the consultation on the draft Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 held between 23 February 2024 and 8 March 2024.
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Single-use vapes consultation: SG response
Our response to the consultation on ‘Implementing the prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland: your views’, held between 2 April 2024 and 14 May 2024.
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Prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes Full Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment
Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) for the proposed prohibition on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland.
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Prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes: Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) Stage 2
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) Stage 2 for the proposed prohibition on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland.
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Prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes: Island Communities Impact Screening Assessment
Island Communities Impact Screening Assessment (ICIA) for the proposed prohibition on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland.
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Prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes: Fairer Scotland Duty Summary
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment (FSDA) summary for the proposed prohibition on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland.
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Prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes: Equality Impact Assessment – Results
Equalities Impact Assessment (EQIA) results for the proposed prohibition on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland.
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Ban on wet wipes containing plastic
Protecting the environment and reducing marine litter
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Prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes: equality impact assessment results - interim
The interim equality impact assessment results for the proposed prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes.
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Prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes: island communities impact screening assessment
The interim island communities impact screening assessment for the proposed prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes.
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Prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes: Fairer Scotland Duty summary - interim
The interim Fairer Scotland Duty assessment for the proposed prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes.
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Prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes: business and regulatory impact assessment - interim partial
The interim partial business and regulatory impact assessment for the proposed prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes.
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Prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes: strategic environmental assessment - environmental report
The strategic environmental assessment environmental report for the proposed prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes.
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Prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment - stage 1 screening
The stage 1 screening of the child rights and wellbeing impact assessment for the proposed prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes.
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Waste management - sampling and reporting at materials facilities: draft code of practice
We intend to issue a new code of practice on sampling and reporting at materials facilities to replace the current Code issued on 2 March 2015. This draft code of practice was open for consultation until 19 April 2024.
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Waste management - code of practice on sampling and reporting at materials facilities: consultation document
We intend to issue a new Code of Practice on sampling and reporting at materials facilities to replace the current Code issued on 2 March 2015. The draft code of practice was open for consultation until 19 April 2024.
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Action on single-use vapes
Sale and supply legislation published.
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Climate change - national adaptation plan 2024 to 2029: consultation - easy read
The impacts of climate change are already being felt by people in Scotland. That is why, as well as taking action to reduce emissions, we must also take steps to adapt to climate change. This is an easy-read version of the consultation on the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 to 2029.
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Circular economy and waste route map to 2030: consultation
The route map sets out strategic direction for delivering our system-wide, comprehensive vision Scotland’s circular economy from now to 2030. Building on a first consultation (2022), we are consulting on key priority actions that will unlock progress across the waste hierarchy.
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Circular economy and waste route map to 2030: strategic environmental assessment - environmental report
Environmental report relating to our consultation on key priority actions that will unlock progress across the waste hierarchy.
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Food waste: review of 2019 waste reduction action plan
A review of food waste reduction progress in Scotland following publication of the Food Waste Reduction Action Plan in 2019.
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Waste electrical and electronic equipment reform consultation: island communities impact screening assessment
Island communities impact screening assessment (ICIA) for the consultation on reforming the UK producer responsibility system for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
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Waste electrical and electronic equipment reform consultation: business and regulatory impact assessment - partial
Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the consultation on reforming the UK producer responsibility system for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
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Waste electrical and electronic equipment reform consultation: fairer Scotland duty summary
Fairer Scotland duty summary (FSDA) for the consultation on reforming the UK producer responsibility system for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
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Waste electrical and electronic equipment reform consultation: equalities impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) to support the consultation on reforming the UK producer responsibility system for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
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Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 draft - proposed amendments: consultation
This consultation sets out proposals for incorporating SEPA’s four main regulatory regimes into an integrated environmental authorisation framework as part of Scottish Government and SEPA’s joint Better Environmental Regulation Programme.
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Single use vapes ban considered
Action to protect young people and the planet.
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Environment - guiding principles: statutory guidance
This guidance provides information on how officials across government should apply the environmental principles when developing policy.
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Environment - guiding principles consultation: statutory guidance – Parliamentary statement and analysis report
As required by section 18(4) of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021 the Scottish Government has provided a parliamentary statement and an analysis report on the consultation on Scotland’s Guiding Principles on the Environment: Statutory Guidance.
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National Litter and Flytipping strategy: island communities impact assessment
Summary of the island communities impact assessment (ICIA) undertaken for the National Litter and Flytipping strategy.
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Deposit return scheme: gateway review report - March 2023
Evidence-based snapshot of the status of the Deposit and Return Scheme (DRS) for Scotland programme carried out by an independent review team in March 2023.
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New strategy to tackle litter scourge published
Tougher sanctions for flytipping.
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National Litter and Flytipping Strategy
The National Litter and Flytipping Strategy sets out a refreshed approach to tackling litter and flytipping in order to protect and enhance Scotland’s environment; ensure safer and cleaner communities and contribute to a thriving circular economy for Scotland.
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Litter and flytipping strategy: fairer Scotland duty summary
A summary of the fairer Scotland duty assessment undertaken for the national litter and flytipping strategy.
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Litter and flytipping strategy: final business and regulatory impact assessment
The results of the final business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) undertaken for the national litter and flytipping strategy.
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Litter and flytipping strategy: equality impact assessment
Results of the equality impact assessment (EQIA) undertaken for the national litter and flytipping strategy.
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Litter and flytipping strategy: strategic environment assessment - post adoption statement
A strategic environmental assessment post adoption statement setting out how responses to the assessment have been taken into account for the national litter and flytipping strategy.
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Litter and flytipping: scale and cost
This report updates data referenced in the previous National Litter Strategy (2014) on the scale and cost of litter and flytipping in Scotland to inform the national litter and flytipping strategy (2023).
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Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) examining the possible impacts of the Circular Economy bill provisions.
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Circular Economy Bill: fairer Scotland duty assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment examining the possible impacts of the Circular Economy bill provisions.
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Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) examining the possible impacts of the Circular Economy bill provisions.
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Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) examining the possible impacts of the Circular Economy bill provisions.
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Circular Economy Bill: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment examining the possible impacts of the Circular Economy bill provisions.
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First Minister writes to Prime Minister
Deadline for UK Government rethink on deposit return scheme.
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Climate change monitoring report 2023
The second annual statutory monitoring report against the updated 2018 Climate Change Plan, as per the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019.
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Decarbonisation of residual waste infrastructure: Scottish Government response
Our initial response to the second report on the decarbonisation of residual waste infrastructure in Scotland. The second report followed on from Stop, Sort, Burn, Bury? - the recommendations of the independent review of the role of incineration in the waste hierarchy.
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Changes to deposit return scheme
Small businesses to benefit.
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Delivering Scotland's Circular Economy - route map to 2025 and beyond: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to the 2022 consultation on Delivering Scotland's Circular Economy: Route map to 2025 and Beyond.
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Drinks producers urged to register for deposit return scheme
First Minister calls on businesses to sign up.
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Reducing emissions from waste
Keeping plastic out of incinerators will help meet climate targets.
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Decarbonisation of residual waste infrastructure: report
Second report and supporting documents from the Independent Review of the Role of Incineration in the Waste Hierarchy in Scotland (Stop, Sort, Burn, Bury?), on decarbonisation of residual waste infrastructure in Scotland.
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Investing in recycling
£21m to modernise collections in Glasgow.
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Reforming the UK packaging producer responsibility system: Partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA)
A partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) for proposed secondary legislation which forms part of the introduction of extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
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Deposit return scheme update: letter to Scottish Parliament Committee
Update on delivery of Scotland's deposit return scheme from Circular Economy Minister to Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee.
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Deposit return scheme - gateway review: final report
Final report for the deposit return scheme gateway review.
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Deposit return scheme - gateway review: action plan assurance
Assurance of action plan for the deposit return scheme gateway review.
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Putting limits on incineration capacity
Response to independent review published.
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Single use plastics ban
Scotland becomes first UK nation to ban problematic plastics.
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Consultations on Circular Economy launched
New measures will help cut waste and preserve precious resources.
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Incineration review published
Independent report recommends limit on future incineration capacity.
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Single-use food containers and other single-use items: call for evidence
This call for evidence will help inform policy development on how to reduce consumption of single-use food containers and other single-use items which will in turn help the move to a more circular economy.
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Action on packaging
Producers will pay for the environmental costs of packaging.
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Reducing waste
Banning the destruction of unsold goods could support a circular economy.
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Citizens steer net zero journey
Response to Climate Assembly recommendations published.
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Scotland’s deposit return scheme
Recycling scheme will go live in 2023.
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Creating a cleaner Scotland
Views sought on new litter and fly-tipping strategy.
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Landmark investment in recycling
£13 million to improve recycling and cut emissions.
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Towards a circular economy
Taking action to reduce waste and its impact.
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Network of sharing libraries and repair cafes
Funding to deliver key recommendation of Scotland’s Climate Assembly.
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Action on single-use plastic
Scotland first UK nation to pursue ban on some of the most problematic products.
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The Single Use Carrier Bags Charge (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021: equality impact assessment
Full Equality Impact Assessment on an amendment to the Single Use Carrier Bags Charge (Scotland) Regulations 2014
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The Single Use Carrier Bags Charge (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Children's Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for the the Single Use Carrier Bags Charge (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021.
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The Single Use Carrier Bags Charge (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 202: islands communities screening assessment
The Single Use Carrier Bags Charge (Scotland) Amendment Regulations Islands Communities Screening Assessment 2021.
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The Single Use Carrier Bags (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021: business and regulatory impact assessment
Final Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) for proposed changes to the Single Use Carrier Bags (Scotland) Regulations 2021.
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Increase to carrier bag charge
Help combat plastic waste.
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Management and disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): consultation
Consultation on proposals to amend our current regulations on PCBs to ensure that we comply with the new limits set out in EU legislation.
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Marine plastic pollution: research
Research on the plastic value chain in Scotland to better understand this landscape and the potential for intervention to address marine plastic pollution.
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Circular Economy Bill
Helping end our throw-away culture.
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Circular Economy Bill proposals: partial BRIA
Accompanying partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for 'Delivering Scotland's circular economy: proposals for legislation'.
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Circular Economy Bill proposals: partial EQIA
Partial equalities impact assessment (EQIA) on proposed legislation for the circular economy bill.
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Developing Scotland's circular economy: consultation on proposals for legislation
We are seeking your views on proposed legislation for the circular economy bill and secondary legislation.
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Deposit return scheme: impact on small grocers
A report setting out a table of the values which have been derived and the approach that was taken to generating them.
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Rates relief for retailers
First Minister announces support for shops tackling throwaway culture.
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Single-use disposable cups: response to EPECOM recommendations
Our response to the first set of recommendations from the Expert Panel on Environmental Charging and Other Measures (EPECOM) on single-use disposable beverage cups, and details of actions that we will take to deliver them.
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Action on plastics
Cotton bud ban comes into force.
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Deposit Return Scheme
Ambitious scheme takes shape.
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The Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020: accompanying statement and proposed regulations
This is a copy of the proposed regulations and an accompanying statement that have been laid before the Scottish Parliament for a 91-day period for comment.
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Single-use disposable cups: EPECOM recommendations
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.
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Tackling the throw-away culture
Behaviour change to reduce single-use cup use.
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Removal, storage and disposal of vehicles regulations (2019): BRIA
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.
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Driving a circular economy
Social and economic benefits of Deposit Return.
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Deposit return scheme for Scotland: EQIA
Summary of equality impact assessment (EQIA) of deposit return scheme for Scotland.
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Deposit return scheme for Scotland: SEA
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.
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A Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland - Equality Impact Assessment
A further assessment of the potential for equalities impacts from deposit return and proposed mitigation of any negative impacts.
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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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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.