09 June 2010 Scotland launches zero waste plan
Plans to reduce almost 20M tonnes of waste produced annually in Scotland to nothing were unveiled today (June 9). The Scottish Government's zero waste plan was announced by environment secretary Richard Lochhead. In the document the Scots announce aims to stop all reusable waste or recycling being landfilled by 2020. It also plans two new targets on all of Scotland's waste, firstly a 70% target for recycling and secondly, a maximum of only 5% sent to landfill, both by 2025. For the full news article and to be taken to the website, click here | 
