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  • Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill - What you need to know

    Created: 24/07/2024
    News/Events Category: Climate/Environment


    Legislation giving Ministers and local authorities the tools needed to increase reuse and recycling rates, as well as modernise and improve waste and recycling services, has been passed. 

    The Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill will give Ministers the power to: 

    • Set local recycling targets, building on the experience of Wales, which has the best recycling rate in the UK
    • Set statutory targets for delivery of a circular economy to measure progress in transforming the economy
    • Restrict the disposal of unsold consumer goods, to prevent good products ending up in landfill
    • Place charges on single-use items like disposable cups to encourage the move to reusable alternatives
    • Give local authorities additional enforcement powers, allowing them to crack down on flytipping and littering from cars

    The measures will be underpinned by support and investment, building on the investments already made through the £70 million Recycling Improvement Fund.

    Read more about the Bill here.




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