Policies
Aim to increase the quantity and quality of recycling and make further progress towards Scotland's waste targets and overall...
These are marine litter focused regulations aiming to reduce the impact plastic waste has on our communities, oceans, rivers...
As noted above, this policy instrument will encourage the use of recycled plastic, which represents a more sustainable method...
This will reduce the consumption and production of single-use plastic products and reduce waste generation.
A single-use plastic bag charge has been in place in England since 2015. In May 2021, it was increased from 5p to 10p and...
Driving up recycling rates to above 50% will keep resources in circulation longer and consequently reduce the consumption of...
What are the expected outcomes and achievements in shifting to sustainable consumption and production practices? • That...
The intention behind a well-designed DRS is that it is easy for consumers to return drinks containers. Consumers are charged...
Implementing the policy direction laid out in the RWS will lead to a significant shift towards a more circular economy, which...
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It is an important task to conserve and spread the varieties of fruit-bearing agricultural woody plants – trees and shrubs –...
• Promote waste minimisation, reuse, recycling and recovery of waste • Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of waste...
1.conserve and prevent the degradation of South Africa's coastal environment and estuaries; 2.manage our coastline in an...