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Scotland's recycling rate hits 5-year low at 42.8%, misses 70% target by wide margin

Circular economy advocates argue recycling is insufficient without systemic change

2 Oct 27 · 12d ago · 1 article · 2 posts · 2 sources · development 2 of 2

Social media commentary emphasises that reducing waste requires broader systemic changes including product design for longevity, producer responsibility for end-of-life costs, and sharing economies—not just bin colour schemes.

Circular economy advocates argue recycling is insufficient without systemic change
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“A Circular Economy doesn't start or end with "recycling" or burning waste. It starts with design... It means a sharing economy... It involves Producer Responsibility.”

thecommongreen@mastodon.scot

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) Environmental regulatorDr Richard Allan Sepa chief scientific officerKim Pratt Senior circular economy campaigner, Friends of the Earth ScotlandKaren MacCormick Spokesperson, waste incineration companyScottish government Policy maker

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  1. 3 outlets Scotland's recycling rates fall to lowest level in five years

    first by Mastodon, 10d ago · also BBC, BBC Science

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