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Scottish Government hosts waste summit Print E-mail
Wednesday, 03 October 2007

Discussions on further progress dealing with the country’s waste began in Edinburgh today, bringing together local authorities, the waste industry and environmental groups.

To mark the occasion, the Government has published new statistics which show continued improvements in recycling rates across the country. In 2006/07 28.4 per cent of all waste in Scotland was recycled or composted.

Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment has called the meeting "a key opportunity for  representatives from all local authorities, environmental groups, MSPs, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and other relevant bodies to come together to discuss the future of Scotland's waste strategy.

"As a nation, we must all work together to preserve the planet's resources by stepping up our efforts to reduce waste and increase recycling.

"The amount of waste going to landfill is going down. In 2006/07, we sent over 100,000 tonnes less municipal waste to landfill, when compared with 2005/06. 

"But we must do more to tackle waste growth in our move towards a zero waste society.

"This summit is a key part of that drive and I look forward to hearing a wide range of views on how we keep making progress.

Minister for Environment Michael Russell added: "Today is much more than a talking shop. We must keep up the pressure and do even more to raise awareness of the simple ways in which people can help the environment.

"This Government aspires to a zero waste society and today's summit will provide valuable ideas on how that becomes a reality."
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