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Reduce costs and generate new income streams, while responding to the climate emergency... the circular economy is critical to Scotland's net zero ambitions.
How we can help
In Scotland, a number of policies and regulations exist which are designed to help businesses and organisations to capture the value of materials.
Policy and regulationSupport, funding & expert knowledge for Scottish businesses to help them adopt new circular business practices.
Support and fundingExplore a range of online tools to help you meet net zero, enhance your sustainability credentials, and grow your bottom line.
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Businesses must recognise their contribution to the climate crisis and identify changes they can make to reduce their carbon footprint and hit Net Zero. Zero Waste Scotland offers advice and resources to support businesses make greener business decisions.
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Businesses must recognise their contribution to the climate crisis and identify changes they can make to reduce their carbon footprint and hit Net Zero. Zero Waste Scotland offers advice and resources to support businesses make greener business decisions.
Knowledge hub
- Evidence & Insights
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Scottish Highlands and Islands
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- Case study
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Funding helps Scottish Water embrace circularity for the water Scotland depends on
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- Case study
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Business support sees hopps of success for iconic Glasgow brewery
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- Guidance
- Article
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Construction support design of construction products, buildings and infrastructure
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- Evidence & Insights
![Photo of the Scottish Highlands](/sites/default/files/2023-04/Circular-highlands-islands-signpost_0.jpg)
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Scottish Highlands and Islands
![Graphic showing a line graph and bar chart](/sites/default/files/2023-03/evidence-insights-icon.png)
- Case study
![Woman in hi-vis jacket looking at water](/sites/default/files/2024-03/Woman%20in%20hivis%20jacket%20looking%20at%20water%20800x800.jpg)
Funding helps Scottish Water embrace circularity for the water Scotland depends on
![Case study icon](/sites/default/files/2023-03/case-study-icon.png)
- Case study
![2 men in front of brewery](/sites/default/files/2024-03/2%20men%20in%20front%20of%20brewery%20800x800_0.jpg)
Business support sees hopps of success for iconic Glasgow brewery
![Case study icon](/sites/default/files/2023-03/case-study-icon.png)
- Webinars
![two-women-with-cardboard-packaging-square](/sites/default/files/2024-02/two-women-with-cardboard-packaging-square.jpg)
Scotland's draft Circular Economy and Waste Route Map – webinar recording
![Webinars icon](/sites/default/files/2023-03/webinars-icon.png)
- Webinars
![two-women-with-cardboard-packaging-square](/sites/default/files/2024-02/two-women-with-cardboard-packaging-square.jpg)
Scotland's draft Circular Economy and Waste Route Map – webinar recording
![Webinars icon](/sites/default/files/2023-03/webinars-icon.png)
- Article
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National Litter and Flytipping Strategy Private Landowners Grant Fund
![Article icon](/sites/default/files/2023-03/article-icon.png)
- Webinars
![two-women-with-cardboard-packaging-square](/sites/default/files/2024-02/two-women-with-cardboard-packaging-square.jpg)
Scotland's draft Circular Economy and Waste Route Map – webinar recording
![Webinars icon](/sites/default/files/2023-03/webinars-icon.png)
- Article
![Close-up stack of upside down disposable cups. Interior of illuminated coffee shop.](/sites/default/files/2023-04/ditching-disposables-hero.jpg)
How Ditching Disposables can have a big impact on reducing single-use waste
![Article icon](/sites/default/files/2023-03/article-icon.png)
- Case study
![Woman in hi-vis jacket looking at water](/sites/default/files/2024-03/Woman%20in%20hivis%20jacket%20looking%20at%20water%20800x800.jpg)
Funding helps Scottish Water embrace circularity for the water Scotland depends on
![Case study icon](/sites/default/files/2023-03/case-study-icon.png)
- Case study
![2 men in front of brewery](/sites/default/files/2024-03/2%20men%20in%20front%20of%20brewery%20800x800_0.jpg)
Business support sees hopps of success for iconic Glasgow brewery
![Case study icon](/sites/default/files/2023-03/case-study-icon.png)
- Case study
![Man holding product remanufactured from waste plastic](/sites/default/files/2024-02/Origin.jpg)
‘Plastic fantastic’ boost to circular economy providing results across Scotland
![Case study icon](/sites/default/files/2023-03/case-study-icon.png)
- Case study
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UK’s largest contractor Balfour Beatty accelerates journey towards decarbonisation
![Case study icon](/sites/default/files/2023-03/case-study-icon.png)
- Case study
![Worker with safety glasses inspecting machine part](/sites/default/files/2024-02/Renewable%20Parts.jpg)
Funding sees strong wind success for Scotland’s leading refurbishment specialists
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