Mission Board Established to Promote Circular Economy in Scotland's Built Environment
Scotland launches a new Mission Board to drive circular economy practices in the built environment sector. The initiative aims to reduce waste and carbon emissions while promoting material reuse, supporting the Scottish Government's Circular Economy Strategy.

A Mission Board has been established to enhance circular economy practices in Scotland's built environment sector. This initiative aligns with the Built Environment Roadmap to Circularity, developed by Zero Waste Scotland, which aims to reduce waste and carbon emissions while increasing material reuse.
The roadmap indicates that construction and demolition activities contribute to approximately 50% of waste in Scotland and 10% of greenhouse gas emissions as of 2022. The Mission Board will coordinate the implementation of 12 key interventions, including expanding reuse infrastructure and improving access to circular products.
The board is chaired by Professor Sean Smith from the University of Edinburgh and includes representatives from various industry organizations. This strategic initiative is expected to create economic opportunities while promoting sustainability within environmental limits.




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