The Plastic Free shopping experience

The debate paints a stark picture—massive plastic waste, ineffective recycling, and a public clamouring for systemic change. But it also spells hope: targeted bans, bold targets, and real innovation are lighting a sustainable path forward.

 

My name is Louise and I started doing yoga about a year ago as a way for my body to feel better after a day spent at my desk. I chose Summerhall Yoga because it was close to my work and seemed very approachable for a beginner like me which hasn’t always been my experience with yoga studios. Despite thinking I’d try out other yoga studios in Edinburgh this is the only one I’ve tried! It’s just so welcoming! I think it’s really important to respect and look after ourselves which is the main reason I have continued with yoga. I also think it’s really important to respect and look after other people, animals and the planet. This is what drove me to working in Climate Change, I am Sustainability Officer Historic Environment Scotland. One of the most interesting aspects of my job for me personally has been learning about things I thought I knew.

 

Scotland’s Circular Economy Bill Consultations

Following the recent closure of Scotland’s Circular Economy Bill consultations, there may be questions about what this is and what it means. At the end of May the Scottish Government sought public opinion on its proposals for legislation to develop a circular economy in Scotland. Now that the consultation period has ended, the government will analyse these responses and factor them into their legislation and policy-making process for creating and delivering Scotland’s circular economy.

Whilst we wait for the consultations to be assessed and for the new bill to take shape, you can start contributing to a circular economy yourself. Here at the Refillery we have a circular system. Our entire ethos is centered around reducing waste and reusing materials. We offer products from reusable cups to plastic-free deodorant and encourage people to bring their own jars and containers to fill up with oils, vinegar, nuts, seeds, pasta, cereals, snacks, detergents and shampoo etc. completely plastic free. We have also launched a deposit return scheme for our coffee cups so come and check it out!

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