The Bill (published 13th June) has provisions for establishing a circular economy strategy and penalties for failure to recycle and single use items, amongst other things. Environmental groups say it needs to tackle production by setting consumption targets.
Scottish Communities Climate Action Network: job advert
SCCAN are recruiting a Member Engagement and Support Coordinator. Deadline Friday 30th June.
Scottish Government consultation on ending peat sales
The consultation is seeking input to plans for moving away from peat products, starting with peat-related gardening products, to protect peatlands from further damage as part of the overall Climate Change plan.While the primary focus should be on commercial peat...
Scotland Agriculture Bill Consultation
Faced with threats to our food supply from climate change, the war in Ukraine and other factors, the Scottish Agriculture Bill is of great importance. A consultation on the Bill is open until 21st November. It builds upon the Vision for Agriculture, published in March...
How recycled electricals are sorted and broken into components for re-use
A video showing how domestic electrics are sorted and prepared for recycling in Perth and Kinross.
World Car Free Day 22nd September
Car Free Day takes place every year to encourage us to reimagine our transport system. Could you take action?
Scotland’s bottle return scheme delayed for one year
A bottle reverse vending machine in a supermarket in Germany. Photo: Donald Trung The flagship policy is the first in the UK. Shoppers will pay a 20p levy on single-use plastic, metal or glass drinks containers, reimbursable when...
Scotland’s climate fringe festival runs throughout September
Scotland's climate fringe festival has started! Throughout September, groups across Scotland are putting on events as part of Scotland's call for climate action. View the wonderful array of activities here. Events by Skye Climate Action supporters are included.
Incineration of waste in Scotland – independent review published
The independent review of the role of waste incineration in Scotland has concluded that there is more than enough incinerator capacity in the pipeline and recommends that no new incinerators should be built, unless balanced by an equal or greater closure of capacity.
Specific single-use plastics banned in Scotland
From 1st June (subject to the UK Internal Market Act 2020) in Scotland it is unlawful to make and supply commercially specific problematic single-use plastic items which are commonly found in beach litter.