Welcome to The Network

Welcome to The Network – your first stop for information on waste education across Scotland. Whether you are looking for information on the latest educational resources, updates on policy or an overview of the national picture on waste education, the Network Bulletin will bring you news, views and reviews on a regular basis. Find out more about the Network here

NWS Update

The National Waste Plan was launched over a year ago. To keep you up-to-date with progress and implementation of the plan the Network Bulletin brings you details of recent developments and on-going projects. Find out about:

• local Waste Strategy Area Education & Awareness Plans
  
• the Waste Prevention Toolkit
  
• progress on the framework for commercial and industrial waste
  
  

Policy and Legislation

Keep up-to-date with developments in policy and new legislation. In this edition of the Network Bulletin find out about:

• new Regulations concerning special waste
  
• the Dumb Dumpers campaign to tackle fly-tipping
  
• new Directives on waste electrical equipment and end of life vehicles
  
  

Resources

Numerous waste educational resources are available across Scotland. Follow the links to find out about:

• the new Network Contact & Resource Database
  
• the Open University course on Waste Awareness
  
• where to go for advice and guidance on recycling for businesses
  
• the WWF Scotland Global Footprint Education Project
  
  

Funding News

If you have a project or proposal and are looking for sources of funding, click here to access information of local and national resources.

Events

Find out about forthcoming waste related events, seminars and workshops across Scotland.

Waste Aware Scotland Update

The Scottish Waste Aware Group (SWAG) continues to work with local authorities across Scotland to deliver the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle message. Find out about campaign developments, including the new web-based search facility ‘Sort It’, here.

Your Network

Your Network has been specifically designed for YOU. This section of the Network Bulletin will be used for members to put questions to the entire Network, to share experiences and to pass on useful information. Find out more about Your Network here.