Zero Waste Scotland launches new digital tool to ease ‘confusion’ over recycling
Zero Waste Scotland has launched a new digital tool designed to help people with the ‘confusion’ over recycling. The online Recycling Sorter will allow people to search what items can be recycled, and in which bin, in any Scottish local authority. ...
‘Take an EV for a spin for a weekend and the Government will pick up the tab’ proposes Scottish Lib Dem leader
A new proposal from the Scottish Liberal Democrats would see everyone entitled to take an electric vehicle for ‘a spin’ to encourage greater uptake levels for emissions free transport. Alex...
Net Zero Technology Centre launches clean energy startup ‘pitch battle’
Scotland’s Net Zero Technology Centre has launched the first round of a clean energy startup ‘pitch battle’ to help budding companies in the sector develop new products and services. The...
Three Scottish climate tech companies added to Net Zero growth programme
Three Scottish climate tech companies have been accepted into Net Zero 2.0 – the second cohort of the Net Zero growth programme run by Tech Nation, the UK’s leading growth...
Future of Highlands strategy will put green energy revolution at heart
A new strategy for the Scottish Highlands was unveiled today with a focus on capitalising on its abundant natural assets to fuel a green economic recovery. Highland Council voted to...
Glasgow to host ‘biggest ever’ British business trade mission during Cop26
The largest ever international trade mission hosted by a British business is to take place in Glasgow during Cop26, connecting companies to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable economy....
CivTech Alliance launches global climate change tech challenge
A government technology ‘alliance’ founded in Scotland has launched a global climate change challenge – inviting nations to showcase their clean tech solutions at the Cop26 summit in November. The...
Online advice service launched for ‘net zero’ green jobs of the future
A new online advice service has been launched to help Scots access the information, advice and skills “needed to thrive” in a net-zero economy. The new Green Jobs Workforce Academy,...
No driveway? No problem. Scotland to be testbed for kerbside electric vehicle charging points
Two regions of Scotland are among four UK testbed areas for new kerbside electric vehicle charging points – to make it easier for people without driveways to take advantage of...
Lofty ambition for Scotland’s first hemp manufacturing plant for home insulation
Scotland’s first factory producing ‘carbon negative’ loft insulation made from hemp has been given the green light to open following investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The 40,000 square...
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