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Recycling rates have once again risen in Scotland, as figures from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) show that the government's 2008 target has been met.
Recycling and composting rose to 35.9 per cent in Scotland between October 2008 and September 2009, comfortably fulfilling the country's 30 per cent target.
However, the people now face the challenge of recycling 40 per cent of waste by the end of 2010.
Kenny Boag, SEPA's national waste policy unit manager, commented: "It is very encouraging to see Scotland's municipal waste recycling rate continue to rise and the signs are good in that it looks as though we will meet our immediate targets."
He added: "However, even greater challenges lie ahead and we must all accept that this will require new and additional services, facilities and most importantly, changes to our lifestyles so we may further prevent, reuse and recycle our waste in Scotland."
The Scottish government has a long term goal of developing a 'zero waste' society which will see the country reuse and recycle everything possible.
Posted by Emily Thomas
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