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Packaging Recycling Group Scotland rejects plans for a Deposit Return System

Source: Packaging Recycling Group Scotland Packaging Recycling Group Scotland rejects plans for a Deposit Return System 19.06.15  A proposed Deposit Return System under consideration by the Scottish Government fails on nearly every practical level and ignores current consumer behaviour, according to a leading industry consortium. The Packaging Recycling Group Scotland (PRGS) today (18 June 2015) submitted evidence rejecting Scottish Government proposals for a DRS, detailing the lack of consultation...

The Carbon Impacts of the Circular Economy in Scotland Report Launched today

Source: CIoCE Summary Report – FINAL – 15.06.15.pdf The Report Uses Scotland’s Carbon Metric to quantify the potential carbon impacts of a more circular economy in Scotland. The report’s key findings are: 1. Material consumption is responsible for over two thirds of Scotland’s carbon emissions. 2. A more circular Scottish economy could reduce territorial emissions by 11 million tonnes CO2e per year by 2050 compared to BAU, while providing...

Packaging Deposit Return System Proposed for Scotland – Call for Evidence

A call for evidence from industry and other stakeholders on the implications of a national deposit return system in Scotland. This call for evidence has been launched in tandem with the findings of a feasibility study into a deposit return system within Scotland. We are most interested in quantified evidence from reputable independent studies in response to the following questions. 1. Are you aware of additional evidence that is...

Are electric utilities prepared for a low carbon future? | CDP newsline

Source: Are electric utilities prepared for a low carbon future? | CDP newsline As global demand for energy continues to grow, world governments are committed to action on climate change and are expected to agree a landmark deal – if all goes to plan – in Paris later this year. This will be another key moment in the inexorable tightening of regulations to drive a shift towards low-carbon electricity...

World Bank Infographic-decarbonizing-development-Three Steps to Zero Net Emissions

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Rory Stewart MP Replaces Dan Rogerson In Defra Post | CIWM Journal Online

Source: Rory Stewart MP Replaces Dan Rogerson In Defra Post | CIWM Journal Online

Circular economy package to tackle plastic waste

Commissioner Vella wants strong market for secondary raw materials Source: Circular economy package to tackle plastic waste | News | Materials Recycling World

Packaging committee considers PRN transparency – letsrecycle.com

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EU circular economy consultation ‘imminent’ – letsrecycle.com

Source: EU circular economy consultation ‘imminent’ – letsrecycle.com

Plastics recycling rate ‘better than expected’

Senior members of the plastics and packaging sector have been presented with the initial findings of a government-backed study on packaging recycling obligations, which it is hoped will allay fears over the scale of work needed to meet plastics recycling targets. A study into the data on the amount of plastic packaging placed onto the market in 2013 was carried out jointly by Valpak and the Waste & Resources...