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Zero Waste Scotland
Zero Waste Scotland
The Scottish Government has published its plans to introduce a “Zero Waste Scotland” where waste is seen as a resource; recycling and composting are maximised and residual waste is managed in a sustainable manner. As seen in the table below, allied to this new focus on zero waste, the government has identified a series of targets aimed at maximising recycling and composting with minimal reliance on landfill and the balance of residual waste treated.
| Year |
% recycled or composted |
% used for energy |
% to landfill |
| 2010 |
40 |
4 |
56 |
| 2013 |
50 |
14 |
36 |
| 2020 |
60 |
25 |
15 |
| 2025 |
70 |
25 |
5 |
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