Sustainable Design in Architecture (SUST) - £200,000. During 2007-08 SUST continued to raise awareness of the need for a more considered design approach to our built environment based on the principles of sustainable development, ensuring that previous momentum was not lost. The elements were: Tools and Techniques: The Green Directory; Interactive Educational Tool; Guidance for Professionals; Professional Training: Sustainable Neighbourhoods; Events; Business to Business: Green Business Strategies; Community Grant Aid.
WRAP Recycled and secondary aggregates project - £350,000. In 2007-08, WRAP ran a Construction Programme, focussing on the aggregates-related aspects of the programme, continuing to address the barriers to greater use of recycled and secondary aggregates and, more broadly, promoting the more sustainable use of materials by the construction industry.
National Industrial Symbiosis Programme, Scotland - £100,000. Continuing previous work, this aimed to implement emerging synergies in land reclamation/ composting/ paper recycling/ manufacture, cement manufacturing/ waste to energy, construction waste/ recycling plant. There was also the aim of achieving greater outputs in 2007-08.
" Planning for People" Programme - £59,212. Planning Aid for Scotland continued in 2007-08 free independent and impartial advice on land use planning (with volunteer qualified planners) to help community groups and voluntary organisations understand the planning system and how it affects their environment. This supported the Scottish Government commitment to public participation outlined in "Your Place, Your Plan"; and supported and promoted environmental justice by helping people participate in decisions affecting their day-to-day lives.
British Geological Survey Mineral Resources for Sustainable Communities - £135,000. This project enhanced the sustainability of mineral resources in Scotland by providing a comprehensive, relevant and accessible information base. This facilitated the conservation and safeguarding of non-renewable mineral resources for future generations. Information for the stakeholder community allowed morre effective planning and decision making on mineral issues through better quality engagement, consultation and debate. A Guide was produced setting out good practice techniques for creating an effective safeguarding system. A desktop minerals information system (GIS) for the Central Belt of Scotland was also provided.