Plan aims for zero waste society

The Scottish Government has reaffirmed plans to turn Scotland into a zero waste society. Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead said a "Zero Waste Think Tank" would meet for the first time later this month.

Mr Lochhead also announced a £7.5m fund to support local recycling projects over the next three years. The new think tank will gather views from waste experts on how best to achieve a zero waste Scotland.

The Scottish Government is due to consult on new targets to reduce landfill and increase recycling with plans to increase the amount of municipal waste being recycled or composted by 60% by 2020.

View Full Article 11^th March 2008

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