Scotland's recycling rates at five-year low. How is your area doing?
Why This Matters
This decline in household recycling rates marks a significant setback for Scotland's environmental targets and efforts to reduce landfill waste. It raises critical questions about the effectiveness of current waste management strategies and public engagement initiatives. The trend could have broader implications for meeting national climate goals and resource efficiency.
Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.
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