Rewiring the economy
for people, planet and prosperity.
The biggest cause of climate change is overconsumption – where society puts too much pressure on earth's finite resources through our "take, make, waste" economic model. We're Scotland's circular economy public body, working with government, business, and communities to rewire the economy from our current consumption driven model to one where we make the most of the materials we have.
What circularity means to Scotland
As a society, we consume far more than the planet can sustain. It’s a global problem that’s driven by a ‘take, make, waste' economy that relies upon extraction, production, consumption and discarding of products and materials -often leading to waste and environmental harm. In Scotland, our economy has required the equivalent of 22 tonnes of materials per citizen per year – almost three times the sustainable consumption level established by scientists. The circular economy is the best tool we have to turn this around while maintaining a high quality of life.
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As Scotland’s circular economy public body, we’re working with business, government, and communities to rewire the economy for people, planet and prosperity.
What's new
Introducing: Zero Waste Scotland's Business Information Hub
Research indicates that businesses are missing out on the economic benefits of circularity. The Business Information Hub is designed to help businesses take their first steps to circular practices.
Zero Waste Scotland announces two new Non‑Executive Board Members
Zero Waste Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison McRae and Mary Michel to its Board as Non‑Executive Members.
Circular Jobs Tracker Report
The Circular Economy has the potential to unlock growth infor Scotland’s economy – and this report further evidences the positive impact circularity has on employment and income.
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