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Roughly three planets would be required if everyone lived the way people live in Scotland. And we only have one.
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With fast fashion often making headlines, many of us want to shop more sustainably when it comes to our wardrobes.
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How is Scotland’s carbon footprint changing?
In Scotland, four-fifths of our carbon footprint is directly related to the amount of “stuff” we produce, consume and throw away, often after just one use.
The facts
Everything we buy has a carbon cost
Only 1/5 of people in Scotland are fully aware of the negative environmental impacts of our consumption of new products.
Combatting food waste
The Scottish Government is aiming for a 33% reduction in food waste by 2025.
Our carbon footprint
82% of Scotland’s carbon footprint comes from products, resources and waste materials.
The impacts of food waste
A massive 86% of Scots are unaware that food waste can be an even bigger contributor to climate change than plastic waste.
Reducing Food Waste at Home
Take our online course and discover small changes you can make to the way you shop, plan, cook and eat.
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