Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill
The Bill looks to introduce measures to help Scotland develop a circular economy. The proposals under the Bill include:
• Publishing a circular economy strategy and setting related targets
• Introducing a number of measures aimed at reducing waste
• Introducing provisions to increase penalties for littering from vehicles
• Introducing measures aimed at ensuring householders and businesses dispose of waste correctly
• Improving waste monitoring
The Bill was introduced on 13 June 2023.
- Find out more about the Bill on the Scottish Parliament Website.
- Read our response to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee's call for views.
- Read our briefing issued ahead of the Stage 1 Debate (March 2024).
- Read our briefing issued ahead of the Stage 3 Debate (June 2024).