The Welsh Government is consulting on proposed changes to the criteria for the lower rate of Landfill Disposals Tax (LDT). This consultation seeks public input on refining the list of qualifying materials to ensure the lower rate is applied only to wastes that pose a lower environmental risk. Current Rates of Landfill Disposals Tax in …
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Littering and fly tipping remain significant environmental challenges in Scotland, with substantial efforts focused on reducing these issues through enforcement mechanisms. However, a review of the current enforcement practices reveals both strengths and areas in need of improvement. Littering and fly tipping have long plagued urban and rural areas, causing environmental degradation and public …
Review of Enforcement of Litter and Flytipping Offences in Scotland – By Helanna Cooper Read More »
The Scottish Parliament has recently passed the landmark Circular Economy Bill, a significant step towards transforming the way Scotland manages its resources and waste. This comprehensive legislation aims to foster a sustainable, circular economy by introducing a range of measures designed to reduce waste, increase recycling, and promote the reuse of materials. Here’s a …
The Circular Economy Bill: A New Era for Sustainability in Scotland Read More »
There can’t be many folk who voted for the Scottish Green Party who aren’t mystified or disappointed by the recent priorities of their List MSPs. But what exactly should the electorate expect of them? Here are some suggestions. Accept that Scotland’s contribution to global emissions is under 0.1% so any significant changes we might …
“What should a proper Green MSP be doing?”Written by John Crawford CIWM Life Member Read More »
The Garden Waste Debate: Exploring Scotland’s Permit System In recent years, many councils across Scotland have implemented a permit system for garden waste collection, raising questions about its effectiveness and fairness. With 21 out of 32 councils now charging for garden waste collection, it’s crucial to examine whether these permits are a sensible …
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Mitigating Microplastics John Ferguson, Head of Strategy at Binn Eco Park in Tayside, Scotland, unwraps microplastics recovery from polymer recycling operations. Much has been written about microplastics in recent decades as they proliferate across all aquatic and terrestrial eco-systems, posing profound ecological and human health risks. Microplastics originate from various sources, including the breakdown …
The Scottish Government have released proposed amendments to the MRF Code of Practice (CoP), running from February 2024 – 19 April 2024, aiming to support the rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging from 2025. Albion has reviewed the consultation and listed some of the main changes below: Key highlights include: Expansion of CoP …
Introduction The risk in writing opinion pieces such as this, is that one will either be thought of as an attention seeking contrarian – of which there are too many – or as a condescending bore – which is uncomfortably accurate. So, why write at all? I write this because I am concerned …
Join us for an insightful episode featuring Simon Glen, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of expertise in waste, resource management, and renewable energy. As the Director of Gather, Simon provides deep market insights, technical expertise, and financial analysis, offering valuable support to both the public and private sectors. Currently, Simon is involved in …
Episode 28 – Simon Glen Back Again – Director of Gather Read More »
The 2022 recycling figures are disappointing but have been stagnating for around a decade. More disappointing given the sums of money which have been given to local authorities since 2001. So why has there been no improvement? The answer relies on an unhappy coalescence of factors as follows but can be summarised as an absence …
