Highland Council adopts Circular Economy policy
02 September 2024
From Skye Climate Action September newsletter
The Highland Council has committed to embed Circular Economy Principles into the Council’s Day to day operations, in order to align its operations with the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act. This will reduce waste, encourage efficient use of resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in line with the Council's Net Zero Strategy. The Act’s legal requirements includes complying with new waste management regulations, such as the reduction of landfill waste and a ban on biodegradable municipal waste by 2025, as well as measures to ban specific single-use plastic items and enhanced deposit return schemes for packaging. The Council’s next steps are
Developing a Circular Economy Strategy to guide its transition to a circular economy
Investing in recycling infrastructure to enhance waste management capabilities
Promoting sustainable procurement
Engaging with communities to raise awareness of circular economy principles and encourage participation.
Detailed report to Climate Change Committee 28 August 2024 (PDF)
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