Destruction Of Unsold Goods Could Be Banned In Scotland
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12/03/2022Destruction Of Unsold Goods Could Be Banned In Scotland
The destruction of unsold, durable goods could be banned in Scotland as part of plans to reduce waste, the Scottish government has said.
Proposals for a ban will be put forward in a consultation on a new Circular Economy Bill to be published in May.
It is intended to address public concerns about unsold products being destroyed or ending up in landfills.
Retailers may have to look for other options for unsold products, including donation and recycling.
France has recently enacted such a ban and the EU is currently considering similar interventions.
A circular economy is a key component of the Scottish government’s response to the climate crisis, aiming to reduce waste and keep products and materials in use for as long as possible.
Its Circular Economy Bill consultation will launch in May, alongside a consultation on new measures to achieve Scotland’s 2025 waste and recycling targets.
France has already introduced a ban on companies destroying clothes, cosmetics, hygiene products, electrical items and other unsold or returned items.
