Scotland's Circular Economy Practices Ecosystem

Abstract

First paragraph: Scotland has a progressive reputation in the area of circular economy but the “Circularity Gap Report Scotland 2022” found that Scotland’s economy is only 1.3% ‘circular’. Given the scale of contribution that a more circular economy can make to tackling climate change and other environmental and social issues, it is vital to understand why the current level of activity is not translating into a greater impact on the Scottish economy. This project therefore seeks to answer the question of ‘What affects the uptake of Circular Economy Practices by businesses in the Scottish Economy and why?’