Section 11 – Circular economy planning

At the end of 2024, the Scottish Government outlined its 2030 route map towards a circular economy. All organisations have a part to play to reduce waste and shift to building practice around the 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle. A circular approach to practice is resource efficient, lower emitting and protects biodiversity and nature.

Use this section to report your actions and plans towards the circular economy.

11.1. Do you have a plan or actions in place working towards the circular economy?

This does not have to be a stand alone plan; it can be part of a wider environmental action plan or procurement approach.

Answer ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ as appropriate.

This is a mandatory question for all organisations that it is shown to.

If you select ‘Yes’ in this question, you will be shown 11.1a.

Reason for question

The move to a circular economy is one of the best things an organisation can do to reduce their impact on the climate and the natural environment. Setting a plan of actions for this shift can focus an organisation’s behaviour in a clear and accountable way.

We are interested to know whether organisations have started working in a circular way or started planning how they will shift their operations to be more circular. This will allow us to provide support for organisations and share best practice examples.

Supporting resources

Zero Waste Scotland circular economy introduction
Culture for Climate Scotland – Guide to preventing, reducing and recycling waste
Gallery Climate Coalition – Principles of Circularity
Theatre Green Book
Arts Resource Management Scotland
ReSet Scenery
Zero Waste Scotland – Reducing single-use
Zero Waste Scotland – Guidance on plastics

11.1a. Please briefly summarise your plan or actions.

Please use this space to detail your plans for working within the circular economy. This does not have to be a stand alone plan; it can be part of a wider environmental action plan or procurement approach. There is a 1000 character limit in this text box.

You will see this question if you select ‘Yes’ in 11.1.