Proposed priorities in the route map are to:
Promote responsible consumption and production including reducing consumption of single-use items, promoting product design and stewardship and mainstreaming reuse
Reduce food waste from households and businesses
Improve recycling from households and businesses
Embed circular construction practices
Minimise the impact of disposal of waste that cannot be reused or recycled
Strengthen data and evidence, sustainable procurement, skills and training
The Scottish Government's Economic Strategy, Delivering Economic Prosperity(published March 2022) identifies the circular economy as one of Scotland's 'current and future key industries', with opportunities for creating new...