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The Circular Economy & Business
Reduce costs and generate new income streams, while responding to the climate emergency.
Let us explain the circular economy.
What is a circular economy?
It's part of the solution to our global climate emergency, ensuring that nothing goes to waste.
The Circular Economy in Action
The circular economy makes good business sense, with Scottish businesses already making the change.
Circular Economy Inspiration
The circular economy offers a huge opportunity for businesses across all sectors to benefit from.
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Circular economy business support
Find circular economy support and funding opportunities for small to medium-sized businesses in Scotland.
Case Studies
- Article
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- Case study
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Circular economy in cities and regions
Zero Waste Scotland is working with city and regional level stakeholders to support a place-based transition to a circular economy.
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Circular economy inspiration for business
The circular economy offers a huge opportunity for businesses across all sectors to benefit from.
Engaging with manufacturers
Providing circular economy expertise to Scotland’s manufacturers.
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Building a Circular Ecosystem for Scottish Businesses
Our report ‘Building a Circular Ecosystem for Scottish Businesses’, analyses the effectiveness of two of our biggest business-support initiatives - the Circular Economy Investment Fund (CEIF) and Circular Economy Business Support (CEBS) service, both made possible in part thanks to the European Regional Development Fund.