CLOSES 1 SEPTEMBER Consultation on Circular Economy bill

04 August 2023

Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill introduced

The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee is seeking your views on the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill, which was introduced by the Scottish Government on Tuesday 13th June 2023. 

The Bill aims to ensure Scotland makes progress towards a circular economy, a concept which is defined in the Bill as:

cuts waste, carbon emissions and pressures on the natural environment

opens up new market opportunities, improves productivity, increases self-sufficiency and resilience by reducing reliance on international supply chains and global shocks

strengthens communities by providing local employment opportunities and lower cost options to access the goods Scotland needs

The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee is calling for views on the bill, which can be submitted via the above link.

The consultation closes on  1 September 2023.

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