Chamber and committees

We are committed to tackling plastic waste, both by encouraging initiatives aimed at reducing its use and increasing recycling.

Examples of this support which is delivered through Zero Waste Scotland are:

• The Action on Plastic Fund for Zero Waste Towns is an extension of the Zero Waste Towns programme and will look specifically at cutting single use plastics and increasing recycling. Towns participating in the programme have also included anti-litter activity as part of their interventions.
• The Climate Challenge Fund is currently open again for applications. ZWS are investing European Regional Development Funding to boost the amount of waste and circular economy projects that the fund supports, and have a dedicated community action specialist to assist groups wishing to submit bids on waste/resources projects generally.
• Circular Economy and Resource Efficient Scotland funding is available for community groups that meet the eligibility criteria for organisations and interventions.

In addition to the above support, local authorities that have signed up to the Household Recycling Charter are also committed to providing plastic recycling services for the communities in their areas. These authorities commit to high standards of recycling provision and information about their services and can access support from ZWS to help with improvements.