Tayside Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan Survey
Please help us shape the Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan for Tayside by taking a few minutes to complete this survey. Developing a strong […]
Bioregioning Tayside Webinar
Can Your Business Help Drive Tayside’s Net Zero, Nature Positive Economy? You are invited to come and join us to find out how your […]
Embracing Circular Economy: Transforming Waste Into Wealth
We had an amazing event regarding Circular Tayside in 37 City Quay, Dundee. Speakers shared incredible insights on how Circular Economy can help businesses to […]
The Power of Partnership: Unlocking business action on Net Zero
In the Autumn of 2022, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) – the UK’s statutory independent advisor on climate change – convened an ‘Advisory Group on […]
MVV Environment’s Summer Open Day
MVV Environment Baldovie will be opening its gates to the community. This outside event is set to inspire you to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. On […]
MSIP Innovation Challenge 2 Communications Pack
ABOUT THE MSIP INNOVATION CHALLENGE Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) supports the development and delivery of innovation across the sustainable mobility and decarbonisation sectors. This […]
Exeter University Business Field Trip
Exeter University Context The University of Exeter Business School in Penryn, known as the Sustainable Futures Department, encourages students to work on the interface of […]
Statement: Circular Economy Bill Public Consultation
Iain Gulland, Chief Executive, Zero Waste Scotland, said: “Following an announcement made today (Friday 11 March 2022) by Circular Economy Minister, Lorna Slater, we at […]
Dundee’s Eden Project Announcement
Dundee to move forward with phase two of Eden Project development Artist’s impressions of Eden Project Dundee. Eden Project Dundee’s next phase of construction has […]
HOW SCOTLAND IS USING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY TO PAVE ITS WAY TO NET-ZERO
An interesting read about how the activities of Scotland can influence the behaviour of other countries aiming to be more circular! Article posted on February […]
Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce: Silver certificate
Working within the Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce our Circular Tayside team must remain unbiased in our assessment of the office Charter, we reviewed […]
Little Green Larder: Silver Certificate
The launch of the Circular Tayside Charter has created the opportunity for Dundee and Angus based businesses to achieve their environmental credentials, publishing this on […]
COP26: Are UK firms forced to show how they will hit net zero?
Most big UK firms and financial institutions will be forced to show how they intend to hit climate change targets, under proposed Treasury rules. By […]
Circular Tayside Charter Launches
The Circular Tayside Charter is a tool for organisations to demonstrate their journey to becoming more circular. It will help businesses, charities, social enterprises and […]
Demonstrator & Showcase event
Book here One of Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s largest industrial areas (10,000 m²) will be transformed into a showcase for Scotland’s sustainable transportation and decarbonization […]
£400m partnership to boost green investment
Prime Minister and Bill Gates launch £400m partnership to boost green investment Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Bill Gates announced a new collaboration between Breakthrough […]
Single use cups need to go!
Why make the switch to Orbit/CORRETTO? If you want to support guilt-free coffee, help keep the streets & parks clean, the convenience of having a […]
Zero Waste Scotland (COP26): We need to talk about consumption
On the 5th of October join the ‘We need to talk about consumption’ Book here As a community and a country we need to rethink […]
Zero Waste Scotland: Do you know your carbon footprint?
What is your carbon cost? Around 80% of Scotland’s carbon footprint is due to consumption: all of the goods, materials, and services that we produce, […]
COP26 Debut
The Annual COP26 event that will have the world watching Storms, floods, and wildfires are becoming more common throughout the planet, that alone should be […]
Alok Sharma – COP26 UK Presidency
Who is Alok Sharma? Alok Sharma was appointed full-time President for COP26, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, on 8 January 2021. Between 13 […]
UK Small business Opportunity – Heroes of Net Zero
Heroes of Net Zero competition Official website Are you interested in Net Zero Hero? We want you to recognise the small businesses who are taking […]
Clarity about Circularity- Light The Path To Net Zero!
Clarity about circularity- The path to Net Zero Welcome to issue 8 of Clarity About Circularity, a blog series by MDG Group. So far, we have discussed […]
World Water Day: Action urged on plastic water bottles
World Water Day: Action urged on plastic water bottles Friends of the Earth and City to Sea are today (22 March) marking World Water Day by urging politicians, […]
Clarity about Circularity Issue 7: Student Intern Experience
Clarity about Circularity Issue 7: Student Intern Experience Welcome to issue 7 of Clarity About Circularity, a blog series by MDG Group. So far, we have discussed […]
Zero Waste Scotland joins university project to study effects of lockdown on household food waste
Zero Waste Scotland joins university project to study effects of lockdown on household food waste Researchers from the University of Leeds and two leading environmental organisations – […]
Circular-IT-y
Circular-IT-y Jason Skidmore, Chief Commercial Officer at 3stepIT, considers whether the circular economy will be the ‘next big thing’ for IT resellers. No one could […]
Producers and councils join forces on ‘public confidence in recycling charter’
Producers and councils join forces on ‘public confidence in recycling charter’ The Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN), the Kent Resource Partnership (KRP), […]
Exeter professor champions reusable PPE initiative
Exeter professor champions reusable PPE initiative Sustainability experts from the University of Exeter Business School are working across the NHS in a drive to replace […]
Clarity about Circularity – Back to School!
Clarity about Circularity – Back to School! Welcome to issue 6 of Clarity About Circularity, a blog series by MDG Group. So far, we have discussed our […]
‘Look, Smell, Taste, Don’t Waste’
‘Look, Smell, Taste, Don’t Waste’ From Circular Online A new government-backed initiative is calling for consumers to sniff and taste their staple foods, rather than […]
How do we maintain sustainability through the pandemic?
How do we maintain sustainability through the pandemic? From Circular Online Simon Venni, UK&I sales manager at the Professional Division of appliances manufacturer, Miele, looks […]
Scotland has key climate tech role
Scotland has key climate tech role From Press and Journal © Supplied by ScotlandISKaren Meechan, interim chief executive of ScotlandIS Sign up for our daily […]
New toolkit encourages Scottish food and drink producers to go green for growth
New toolkit encourages Scottish food and drink producers to go green for growth From The Herald CLIMATE FOR CHANGE Chief Executive of Scotland Food & […]
Clarity about Circularity Issue 5: March 8th 2021 Back to School!
Clarity about Circularity Issue 5: March 8th 2021 Back to School! Welcome to issue 5 of Clarity About Circularity, a blog series by MDG Group. So far, we have […]
Montrose Port at the forefront of circular economy effort!
Montrose Port at the forefront of circular economy effort! A MEMBER of a Northeast port’s team has been selected to represent the business promoting […]
Build Back Better: Green Jobs for the Future, a panel discussion hosted by BEIS Secretary of State – 10th March at 11.00
Build Back Better: Green Jobs for the Future, a panel discussion hosted by BEIS Secretary of State – 10th March at 11.00 Join this fantastic […]
Check out this inspiring circular collaboration between Halley Stevensons, Spinnova and Bergans!
Check out this inspiring circular collaboration between Halley Stevensons, Spinnova and Bergans! Halley Stevenson’s, our local textiles manufacturer keeps an eye towards a circular future […]
Join this ProCirc “The Future of ICT-Circular solutions for a post-Covid world” webinar on the 8th of March!
Join this ProCirc “The Future of ICT-Circular solutions for a post-Covid world” webinar on the 8th of March! 18 March 2021 9.30AM to 11AM One […]
Clarity about Circularity Issue 4: Is Your Energy Green?
Clarity about Circularity Issue 4: Is Your Energy Green? Welcome to issue 4 of Clarity about Circularity, a new blog series by MDG Group! Over the coming weeks and […]
Join the Zero Waste Scotland Circular Supplier Directory now!- Deadline 14th March!
Join the Zero Waste Scotland Circular Supplier Directory now! Deadline on the 14th March! Zero Waste Scotland is in the exciting process of building an […]
Join Circular Tayside in this CIWM webinar: A South West Circular Economy: practical steps to making it happen, 9th March, 10-13PM
Join Circular Tayside in this CIWM webinar: A South West Circular Economy: practical steps to making it happen, 9th March, 10-13PM The South West leads […]
Applications for Reducing Spread of Airborne Pathogens in Healthcare SBRI Innovation Challenge with reduction of single use PPE in now open!
Applications for Reducing Spread of Airborne Pathogens in Healthcare SBRI Innovation Challenge with reduction of single use PPE in now open! Check out and apply […]
Clarity about Circularity- The Triple A plan by MDG
Clarity about Circularity The Triple A Plan Issue 3: February 22nd 2021 Welcome to issue 3 of Clarity about Circularity, a new blog series by MDG […]
Take part in Dundee City Council’s Zero Waste Awards!
Take part in Dundee City Council’s Zero Waste Awards! Several years ago, Dundee City Council entered the Zero Waste Awards. Set up in 2010, […]
Yes, now you can save the climate with cocktails- Check out this free vent to learn how!
Yes, now you can save the climate with cocktails- Check out this free event to learn how! Does the threat of climate change leave you […]
Bill Gates: Solving Covid easy compared with climate
Bill Gates: Solving Covid easy compared with climate change Solving climate change would be “the most amazing thing humanity has ever done”, says the […]
Great example of how simple property asset management can meet our housing needs without polluting the environment!
Great example of how simple property asset management can meet our housing needs without polluting the environment! Angus Council is launching a £100,000 campaign […]
Join us in this Net Zero event for Social Enterprises!
Join us in this Net Zero event for Social Enterprises! Angus SEN, Dundee SEN and Perth & Kinross SEN are inviting you to an […]
Prepare for Dundee’s Low Emission Zone with this Low Emission Zone Retrofit Fund!
Prepare for Dundee’s Low Emission Zone with this Low Emission Zone Retrofit Fund! Energy Saving Trust can help micro businesses within a 20km radius of […]
Clarity about Circularity- We Are Circular Tayside Ambassadors!
Clarity about Circularity- We Are Circular Tayside Ambassadors! Welcome to issue 2 of Clarity about Circularity, a new blog series by MDG Group! Over the coming weeks and […]
Check out this “30 Ideas to Kickstart Your Circular Economy Business” workshop from Zero Waste Scotland!
Check out this “30 Ideas to Kickstart Your Circular Economy Business” workshop from Zero Waste Scotland! Zero Waste Scotland is holding a workshop to help […]
Another Circular Tayside Be Inspired story- Klash Fashion!
Another Circular Tayside Be Inspired story- Klash Fashion! Klash Fashion, Dundee Klash Fashion is a sustainable womenswear brand founded by Textile and Digital Print Designer […]
‘Record-breaking’ January output for Viridor’s biggest materials recycling facility
‘Record-breaking’ January output for Viridor’s biggest materials recycling facility From Circular Online Viridor’s biggest materials recycling facility (MRF), Crayford MRF, processed a record-breaking 34,841 tonnes […]
Young ‘change-makers’ to power global circular economy innovation hubs
Young ‘change-makers’ to power global circular economy innovation hubs From Circular Online To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, the World Economic Forum says […]
How to Seriously Lessen Your Carbon Footprint When You Move
How to Seriously Lessen Your Carbon Footprint When You Move Eco-friendly moving—and especially zero-waste moving—requires some time and detailed planning. But that’s a good thing […]
MDG Group’s Sustainability Journey
Clarity about Circularity Circular Tayside will be hosting a weekly blog series compiled by the MDG Group. Check out their first post below! Welcome to […]
£209 mil funding for Smart sustainable plastic packaging solutions- check it out!
£209 mil funding for Smart sustainable plastic packaging solutions- check it out! The smart sustainable plastic packaging (SSPP) challenge will establish the UK as a […]
A very warm welcome to our newest Circular Tayside Ambassador
A very warm welcome to our newest Circular Tayside Ambassador Trudy Cunningham, Dundee University Trudy Cunningham has been working, volunteering and leading in all sustainability […]
Check out our January 2021 Newsletter!
Check out our January 2021 Newsletter! Happy New Circular 2021! Hi , From all of us here in Circular Tayside we wish you a […]
MSIP Accelerator Recruitment is now OPEN!
MSIP Accelerator Recruitment is now OPEN! With a successful programme underway, we are seeking applicants for the second cohort of this unique Accelerator, located at […]
Aldi cuts prices of food on final day of sale by 75% as it bids to cut amount of produce being wasted
Aldi cuts prices of food on final day of sale by 75% as it bids to cut amount of produce being wasted From Press and […]
Circular economy can slash global emissions by 39%, says major new report
Circular economy can slash global emissions by 39%, says major new report From Edie A major new report, released to coincide with the original […]
Join this MSIP, Scottish Enterprise, Circular Tayside and Zero Waste Scotland webinar on the 9th February on “Low Carbon Opportunities to Generate Business Growth”!
Join this MSIP, Scottish Enterprise, Circular Tayside and Zero Waste Scotland webinar on the 9th February on “Low Carbon Opportunities to Generate Business Growth”! Join […]
New Scottish Procurement Policy Note- Taking account of climate and circular economy considerations in public procurement: SPPN 1/2021
New Scottish Procurement Policy Note- Taking account of climate and circular economy considerations in public procurement: SPPN 1/2021 The new policy note clarifies expectations with respect […]
New study to research effects of lockdown on household food waste
/ From Resource.co Researchers at the University of Leeds are to join forces with WRAP and Zero Waste Scotland for a new research project […]
‘Successful’ first year for waste crime taskforce ‘despite pandemic’
Successful’ first year for waste crime taskforce ‘despite pandemic From Circular Online Criminals operating in the waste industry are being warned that the Covid-19 […]
Canada looks to reduce food waste through ‘sustainable insect production’
Canada looks to reduce food waste through ‘sustainable insect production’ The Canadian government has set aside funding for a company that recycles food waste […]
Black Cat Soap House, Kirriemuir
The Black Cat Soap House, Kirriemuir A driving principle behind their family run, vegan business, The Black Cat Soap House from Kirriemuir try to live […]
Computerden, Forfar
Computerden, Forfar ComputerDen is another great example of circularity in Tayside. Although until recently their spare electronics were recycled accordingly, Computerden recently rented the […]
Prince Charles launches ‘earth charter’ for businesses tackling nature and climate crises
Prince Charles launches ‘earth charter’ for businesses tackling nature and climate crises The Prince of Wales is hoping to get major businesses to commit to […]
£3bn UK climate finance to be spent on supporting nature
£3bn UK climate finance to be spent on supporting nature Taken from the BBC The UK will spend at least £3bn of international climate finance […]
Carbon capture tech cannot deliver emissions cuts fast enough, Scottish report warns
Carbon capture tech cannot deliver emissions cuts fast enough, Scottish report warns From the Scotsman Technology designed to remove carbon dioxide from industrial processes and […]
Predicting what’s in store for 2021 on climate, energy, and the economy
Predicting what’s in store for 2021 on climate, energy, and the economy With 2021 on the near horizon, and growing optimism that the end of […]
Why the world needs a ‘circular bioeconomy’ – for jobs, biodiversity and prosperity
Why the world needs a ‘circular bioeconomy’ – for jobs, biodiversity and prosperity From the World Economic Forum Our current economic system has failed to […]
Circular Economy: Supporting Local Businesses in Making the Switch
Circular Economy: Supporting Local Businesses in Making the Switch With the earth’s resources increasingly scarce and more expensive, the way we traditionally operate by using […]
New Partnership Launches Initiative to Mobilise Natural & Cultural Heritage for Climate Action
New Partnership Launches Initiative to Mobilise Natural & Cultural Heritage for Climate Action The Bronze Age Stone Circle known as Diarmuid’s Tomb, Glenshee, photo […]
How your business can cut its carbon footprint in 2021
How your business can cut its carbon footprint in 2021 From Zero Waste Scotland With the COP26 climate conference coming to Scotland this year, […]
The end of textile recycling
The end of textile recycling From Circular Online Post-Covid-19, what will become of the UK’s textile recycling industry, asks Suez’s sector manager, Trevor Roberts. The […]
Green boost for regions to cut industry carbon emissions
Green boost for regions to cut industry carbon emissions From Circular Online Six projects across the UK will today receive a share of £8 million […]
Smart new technologies can play ‘vital role’ in addressing plastic pollution crisis – study
Smart new technologies can play ‘vital role’ in addressing plastic pollution crisis – study A new study by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International […]
Moving Toward a Zero Waste Lifestyle
Moving Toward a Zero Waste Lifestyle From the Porch It can seem like not a day passes by without more bad news concerning the […]
“We’re having a sustainable Christmas”
“We’re having a sustainable Christmas” From BBC Lots of people want to be more green, and retailers are increasingly betting that consumers will shift […]
Check out how out fourth Circular Tayside Ambassadors meeting went and become part of the team!
Check out how out fourth Circular Tayside Ambassadors meeting went and become part of the team! On the 18th December 2020 we held our 4th […]
Travel for All Our Tomorrows £82,640 of investment secured to develop a second stage of Regenerative Tourism experiences in the new Cateran Ecomuseum
Travel for All Our Tomorrows £82,640 of investment secured to develop a second stage of Regenerative Tourism experiences in the new Cateran Ecomuseum Paths for […]
Inspiring Triple A plan from the MDG group that covers sustainability and circular economy!
Take a look at this inspiring Triple A plan from the MDG group that covers sustainability and circular economy! We at Circular Tayside are very […]
New study shows how microalgae could be crucial to circular economy
New study shows how microalgae could be crucial to circular economy From Wales 247 New Swansea University research has revealed microalgae could play a […]
Zero Waste Scotland bids to cut carbon footprint with move to home-working
Zero Waste Scotland bids to cut carbon footprint with move to home-working Working from home during the pandemic has led to a cut in carbon […]
Check out this Circular Procurement Newsletter and find out what support is out there!
Delivering Future Change through Circular Procurement We look forward to the opportunities on offer in the new year After a difficult 2020, […]
ISCF Future Plastic Packaging Solutions grant funding!
ISCF Future Plastic Packaging Solutions grant funding! Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £2 million from the Smart Sustainable Plastic […]
Beer and crisps used to help tackle climate change
Beer and crisps used to help tackle climate change From BBC News The much-loved combination of beer and crisps is being harnessed for the first […]
Climate change: UK aim of 68% emissions cut a ‘colossal challenge’
Climate change: UK aim of 68% emissions cut a ‘colossal challenge’ From BBC news Meeting the UK’s world-leading climate change target will be a […]
How to make your own reusable face covering – live workshop from Zero Waste Scotland
How to make your own reusable face covering – live workshop from Zero Waste Scotland Interactive online workshop on how to make your own reusable […]
Rural jobs Scotland: Report predicts thousands of roles could be created in green economy boost
Rural jobs Scotland: Report predicts thousands of roles could be created in green economy boost From The Herald THOUSANDS of jobs are expected to be […]
European states ordered to respond to youth activists’ climate lawsuit
European states ordered to respond to youth activists’ climate lawsuit From The Guardian The European court of human rights has ordered 33 European governments to […]
Make Christmas dinner a climate winner with Gary Maclean and Love Food Hate Waste Scotland
Make Christmas dinner a climate winner with Gary Maclean and Love Food Hate Waste Scotland With many Scots preparing Christmas dinner for the first time […]
Circular Economy for the Wind Sector
Circular Economy for the Wind Sector From Catapult With an average lifespan of 20-25 years, many of the world’s wind turbines installed during the […]
Check out our November 2020 Newsletter!
Check out our November 2020 Newsletter! Hi , November has several exciting circular news. We are very happy to say that our circular canvas […]
Survey highlights Perth and Kinross residents’ concerns over single-use plastics
Survey highlights Perth and Kinross residents’ concerns over single-use plastics YouGov poll shows impact on marine environment and litter as top concerns A survey has […]
Circular Economy Business Support with Sustainable Kirriemuir
Circular Economy Business Support with Sustainable Kirriemuir 7th December 19.00-20.00 Vaso Makri, Circular Tayside Manager will be presenting the Circular Economy concept and the Circular […]