Towards Zero Waste
The Scottish Government's Zero Waste Plan aims to change how waste is viewed and managed in Scotland.
Zero Waste means making the most efficient use of resources by minimising Scotland's demand on primary resources, and maximising the reuse, recycling and recovery of resources instead of treating them as waste.
The Zero Waste aspiration will also help achieve Scotland's climate change goals and assist in sustainable financial growth. The Why Zero Waste? section has more information.
Who's Responsible?
We all share responsibility for dealing with our waste, including litter and flytipping.
For more information see Waste: Who Does What
What About Recycling?
Recycling is just one way we can deal with our waste. Find out more about the waste hierarchy in the Tackling Waste section.
Radioactive Waste
The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring radioactive waste in Scotland is managed safely and securely in a way that protects people and the environment. Radioactive waste is produced from sources such as the operation and decommissioning of nuclear power stations and research facilities, the health sector and industry.
What's the background to current policy?
Additional Resources has more information on past research and publications.