Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024
| Act of the Scottish Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act of the Scottish Parliament to require the Scottish Ministers to prepare and publish a circular economy strategy; to make provision about circular economy targets; to make provision about the reduction, recycling and management of waste; and for connected purposes. |
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| Citation | 2024 asp 13 |
| Introduced by | Lorna Slater MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 8 August 2024 |
Status: Current legislation | |
The Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13) is an act of the Scottish Parliament intended to reduce waste in Scotland and support the green economy.[1]
Provisions
[edit]The act introduces a charge for disposable products like vapes and coffee cups.[1] Councils are authorised to issue fixed penalty notices for putting the wrong items in their bins.[1]
Construction projects are required to meet statutory targets for reducing the consumption of material while also increasing recycling and reuse and minimising waste.[2]
The legislation requires the establishment of metrics to measure progress and the setting of targets based on these metrics.[3]
Legislative passage
[edit]The legislation was passed unanimously.[4]
Reception
[edit]Friends of the Earth Scotland supported the legislation, describing it as a possible "turning point for Scotland".[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Bonar, Megan (25 June 2024). "Could you be fined for putting the wrong things in your bin?". BBC News. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Frame, Shona (6 January 2025). "Shona Frame: Challenges facing construction sector in 2025". Scottish Construction Now. Archived from the original on 6 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "Scotlands Push Towards a Greener Future: Key Provisions of the Circular Economy Act Set to Activate". 6 June 2025. Archived from the original on 6 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Farrell, Lucy (27 June 2024). "Could Scottish households be fined for putting rubbish in wrong bin? New law explained". Daily Record. Archived from the original on 6 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Newman, Charles (27 June 2024). "Scottish Parliament passes landmark Circular Economy Bill". resource.co. Archived from the original on 6 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.