Zero Waste Scotland
@ZeroWasteScot
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Working to #RewireTheEconomy because a zero waste, circular economy is the right choice – for people, planet and prosperity.
Stirling, Scotland
Joined July 2009
Welcome to a new chapter for Zero Waste Scotland. Our new Corporate Plan is a collective call to #RewireTheEconomy to circularity. Our CEO @IainGulland who took to @AdamSmithHouse in Edinburgh to set out our ambitions for the future. 📽️:
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Last month we attended the Blueprint 2025 Launch – have a look at what our day entailed 📽️
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Circularity is more than just a way to help the planet - it presents a significant opportunity to Scottish businesses to lead the way in adapting new and innovate ways of working. We laid out just why this is the case in our collaboration with @EDAS:
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Could you be our next Evidence & Knowledge Manager?. We're on the lookout for someone to support the development of Zero Waste Scotland’s programme of evidence and knowledge, helping to maximise circular economy impact. Apply before 9 July 2025:
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#CirCoFin is now online! . As a showcase region, Zero Waste Scotland and the Scottish Central Lowlands are helping test Circular Construction Hubs (CCHs) and scale circular solutions for a more sustainable built environment across Europe. Learn more:
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Businesses in Scotland are already beginning to make the shift towards more sustainable practices. We looked at several that are embracing circularity to see the changes they’re making, and their impact ➡️ 🔗
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An ambitious and innovative project - Blueprint 2025 lays out the economic route map for Scotland's prosperity ⬇️.
Ahead of the 2026 Holyrood elections, our new Blueprint recommends essential actions for the UK and Scottish Governments to unleash the full potential of Scotland’s industries, people and places to achieve our vision of world class prosperity. The Blueprint has been supported by
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Scotland’s economy is only 1.3% circular. That means 98.7% still runs on a take-make-waste model, which isn’t sustainable for the future. Circular practices aren’t a risk. They’re the smartest way to futureproof your business. Start here 👉
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Our planet is facing a climate emergency. As temperatures rise, so does the scale of the threat. It’s down to all of us to meet it, and businesses have a leading role to play ⬇️
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“The government has a crucial opportunity to unite businesses and communities in rewiring the economy – moving away from wasteful, linear systems to a more efficient, circular approach.” - @IainGulland Chief Executive, Zero Waste Scotland.
“The circular economy is key to this government’s Plan for Change” says Minister @MaryCreagh_. We’re kicking off the launch of our six step plan for kickstarting the circular economy. We’ll also hear from APPG Chair @andrewpakes_ and an expert panel from business and charities
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Hiring is a circular business model with potential, but what if you focused on uses instead of hire time?. Pay-as-you go models provide customers access to better products at lower price, and help businesses scale. Have you considered integrating a hiring model to your business?
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The climate crisis is pending, but that doesn’t mean pessimism should win out. While our resources may be limited, human kind has the creativity to overcome this - finite resources, but infinite ideas.
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What happens to wind turbines at the end of their life?. In Scotland, wind power is key - but turbine blade disposal is a challenge. @Re_blade is finding smart ways to repurpose and recycle them. 🔗
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Pleased to announce our membership with.@CMA_Minerals, promoting responsible mineral supply chains. A timely moment, as our Chief Executive, @IainGulland, joins today’s #EUGreenWeek Critical Raw Materials Roundtable, which we are hosting with @ScotlandEuropa and @scotent.
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RT @resource_media: Scotland has been selected as one of four European locations to pilot a pioneering approach to construction waste – a C….
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It’s #EUGreenWeek! . @IainGulland will be joining @TOMRAGroup’s panel on closing the loop in cities, while Laura Blair attends ‘Circular Solutions in Action’ to hear real-world success stories from #CCRI & #ECESP. More to come later this week!
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RT @Insidermag: Led by @ZeroWasteScot and launching at the start of @EUgreenweek, the project will see an investment-ready Circular Constru….
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Set to be ready by the end of 2027, the EU-funded initiative should increase the use of reused materials
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Reusing construction materials can drive investment in Scotland and accelerate a circular economy. We’re modelling a Circular Construction Hub that can attract external investment and demonstrate reuse of construction materials at scale: #EUGreenWeek
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#EUGreenWeek is next week!. We’re looking forward to engaging with policymakers, industry leaders, and partners to share ideas and inspire action to embed circularity at the core of the economic transition. 📅3 - 5 June.📺Livestream:
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Green Week is building support for EU environmental policies and enhancing their implementation, creating a community of involved stakeholders and citizens, and giving pride of place to the main...
The #EUGreenWeek Conference 2025 will take place in 🇧🇪 Brussels, but up to 300 Partner Events will happen all over 🇪🇺 Europe and 🌍 beyond throughout June!. Discover the #CircularEconomy event near you and join the movement towards a sustainable future 👉
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The circular economy can benefit businesses across Scotland. We spoke with stakeholders to understand how this shift is helping their businesses. Here's what we found ⬇️. Read the full report:
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