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Legislation context The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 set out a number of provisions which help Scotland move toward the objectives and targets set out in the Scotland’s Zero Waste Plan and help transition toward a circular economy. These provisions include a ban on biodegradable municipal waste going to landfill from the 31 December 2025 which is implemented by amending the Landfill (Scotland

SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) plays a crucial role in managing the environmental impacts of Scotland's energy sector, which includes both renewable and non-renewable sources. We developed an Energy Framework to clarify our remit, as we support the Government’s energy ambitions. We use our regulatory tools, experience, knowledge and partnership approach to help to protect the enviro

Recognising the role that hydrogen can play to help decarbonise the energy system and make a positive contribution towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions objectives, the Scottish Government has published its Hydrogen Policy Statement (2020) and Action Plan (2022). The UK Government has published a Hydrogen Strategy which sets out the approach to developing a low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK

Scotland’s soils are an important natural resource providing a wide range of benefits for people, the environment and the economy. It is essential to protect soils to ensure they are able to continue to provide these benefits for future generations. Why are soils important? Soils are a vital natural resource as they carry out a wide range of essential functions, such as growing food and timber, co