New brand icon depicting bottles and cans transforming into coins will appear on all in-scope drinks containers

Study argues shifting responsibility from municipalities would address collection shortfall and support 2030 targets

Finance director promoted to lead Scotland's circular economy Non-Governmental Public Body.

Scottish court rules ministerial letter contained no misrepresentation that induced company to invest

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir sets 70 per cent controlled waste recycling target by 2030

30 organisations write to Cabinet Secretary warning of 'wasted opportunity' as consultation closes

New research identifies policy gaps that disadvantage bio-based packaging despite strong consumer demand for sustainable alternatives.

Chair of Waste and ResourcesAction Programme recognised for services to business and the circular economy

Northumbria research extracts fibres for biodegradable fabrics whilst transforming remaining biomass into renewable gas.

Illustrative Year 2 costs for materials mark first application of recyclability-based pricing from April 2026, with red-rated packaging paying 20 per cent more than the amber base rate