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Scotland could double wind-generated electricity capacity without doubling land

ONSHORE wind is a well-established part of Scotland’s energy system and landscape – as of March this year, there were nearly 5000 wind turbines…

The National (Scotland)

As that new food caddy lands, here’s how to reduce waste – not just recycle it

If you live in England, you may have recently received a new food waste caddy. Councils are now required to collect your separated food waste and turn it into fuel, fertiliser or compost. So you can live happily in the knowledge that your potato peelings and stale bread will be…

The Conversation

Rewire economy to see Scotland become richer and greener, report urges

Economic and environmental groups have said the Scottish Government should transform the country into a circular economy.

Evening Standard

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Concerned about your data use? Here is the carbon footprint of an average day of emails, WhatsApps and more

Vast datacentres are being built worldwide, amid growing concerns about the environmental costs. So should we all be considering a data diet – if not complete digital sobriety?

The Guardian - UK

Most food waste happens at home – new research reveals the best ways to reduce it

The EU and UK pledged to reduce food waste, in line with the UN’s goal to halve global food waste by 2030. With most (approximately 53%) of total food waste in European countries occurring in homes, this stage of the food chain presents the most significant challenge due to the…

The Conversation

'Modern day scourge': Single use vapes could be banned as government pledges action

THE Scottish Government has pledged to act against the “big problem” caused by single-use vapes ...

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow faces more litter during wait for deposit return scheme claim councillors

The council is to write to the UK Government to ask for support to deal with the problem of broken glass

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Famous Scottish chef Julie Lin comes to Edinburgh with tinned food inspired pop-up

The peculiar idea to serve up free meals to customers made entirely from tinned food was inspired by the fact that almost 50 per cent of Edinburgh and Lothians residents have worries around canned food.

Edinburgh Live

Glasgow chef Julie Lin opening quirky pop-up restaurant where everything is made from tinned food

TV chef Julie Lin has teamed up with Zero Waste Scotland to create a radical new restaurant concept called ‘Julie’s Can-teen’ to help change perceptions of tinned food.

Glasgow Live

Charity raises concerns over stigma towards tinned foods in Scotland

MORE than half of Scots are “concerned” about tinned foods, according to new research by YouGov.

The National (Scotland)

Tinned foods 'better for planet and cutting waste' as Scots urged not to can the can

Zero Waste Scotland said 'misconceptions' about canned goods had led shoppers to spend more on fresh food which they end up throwing away.

Daily Record

Pioneering plastic recycling site opens in Fife

The facility is the first of its kind to process a mix of plastics, including film, into reusable materials

Insider UK

Glasgow residents to get improved recycling service with £21 million investment

The multi-million pound funding will give residents separate collections of fibre, including paper and cardboard, and containers including metals, plastics, cartons and film.

Glasgow Live

'Vape crusader' hails Scottish Government review into banning disposable e-cigs

EXCLUSIVE: Scots activist Laura Young welcomes inquest by ministers into the single-use devices as an 'exciting development'.

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New island recycling scheme is 'key milestone' for Scotland

A NEW recycling initiative has been launched on Orkney in a “key milestone” ahead of Scotland's upcoming national deposit scheme.

Daily Record

Garden waste collection scheme is 'high-risk', says Dumfries and Galloway Council chiefs

The cost of living crisis means that implementing the project now could lead to financial problems for the council

Daily Record

South Lanarkshire Council unveils five year plan to tackle littering

Councillors approved the strategy today

The National (Scotland)

Exhibition highlighting dangers of consumption to tour Scotland

A new interactive exhibition touring Scotland this summer hopes to get people thinking about our society’s “throwaway culture”

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Coca-Cola starts UK roll-out of bottles with 'improved recyclability' in Scotland

ZERO Waste Scotland says it’s “encouraging” that Coca-Cola is introducing new, attached caps to its plastic bottles.

Daily Record

Five psychological tricks supermarkets use to get shoppers to spend more money

Experts have listed five things to be aware of when visiting your local shop as the cost of living crisis deepens.

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