How to Waste Less Scotland

Aberdeenshire Council is expanding opportunities for reuse at household recycling centres so that more pre-loved items can be rehomed by a local charity.

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@edinfoodsocial Thank you for sharing the recipes 😊

We 🫶 tinned fruit and veg! Tinned ingredients help avoid food waste and save pennies through the #CostOfLivingCrisis @HowToWasteLess has developed some cracking recipes for how to get the best out of your tinned foods. Check out our favourites👇 edinburghfoodsocial.org/cancel-food-wa…

Two people, three courses, seven ingredients, zero waste. 👩‍🍳 #ValentinesDay doesn't need to cost the earth.

#DYK that Valentine’s Day is the second largest card-giving day of the year after Christmas, with over a billion cards written and given out each year?💌 Let's make it more sustainable this year with these handy tips and tricks to reduce your waste 👇 wasteless.zerowastescotland.org.uk/articles/5-way…

If you had £1 million to help save the planet what would you do? We're looking for businesses, individuals and communities with big ideas to be one of our nominations for The #EarthshotPrize. Apply by 19 January: zws.scot/earthshot-prize.

Get creative with your leftovers this Burns Night by giving one of our 3 alternative haggis recipes a go. Which one will you try? zws.scot/haggis-three-w…

We’re looking for environmentally innovative businesses and communities in Scotland to be one of our nominations for the #EarthshotPrize. Apply before 19 January for the chance to win £1m to scale the impact of your revolutionary work for the planet: fal.cn/3v034

Planning on getting more creative in the kitchen this year? 🍽️ Here are our top tips for saving energy in the kitchen! For more ideas, head to bit.ly/save-energy-ki…

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING TIPS 1. Plant your tree at home, make it bigger and better for next year! 2. Chop up your tree and add it to your home compost where possible. 3. Recycle it. Check your local authority’s website for up-to-date information.

If we choose to consume locally produced food, it can help lower our carbon footprint. Read more about what food is in season and why opting for it can help the planet: fal.cn/3uLcN

Did you know batteries hidden in rubbish cause hundreds of fires across the UK every year? This festive season, make sure you recycle old batteries the right way by following these handy tips: fal.cn/3uIlf

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Zero Waste Scotland! However you're spending it this year, we hope you enjoy your day.

It's nearly Christmas! While we're all gearing up for the festivities, remember that spending time with your loved ones doesn't need to cost the planet. Head to our website for more information on how to be sustainable this Christmas at wasteless.scot.

Turkey can be expensive, and a lot of people end up with way too much leftover. 🍽️ Start a new tradition by swapping out turkey for a more affordable option like chicken, pork or even a veggie main course! #LoveFoodHateWasteScotland (2/2)

Let’s do Christmas without the food waste! 🍽️ Write a list (and check it twice) before food shopping 🍽️ Serve buffet style so that it’s easy to store leftovers for later 🍽️Feed your food caddy with any unavoidable food waste like turkey bones or nut shells (1/2)

Have you heard about the “scrunch test” yet? If your wrapping paper stays scrunched, you can recycle* it! We asked shoppers if they'll be giving it a go. Watch to find out what they said!    *Always remember to remove any ribbons, sticky tape or gift tags before #recycling.

We took to the streets of Edinburgh and Stirling to ask shoppers if they'd buy second-hand this Christmas and it turns out, many would! Will you be buying pre-loved this festive season? #LetsDoChristmas #ChristmasCountdown