Circular Glasgow

05/02/2020

This week, COP26 was officially launched along with the 2020 Year of Climate Action encouraging everyone to share any events and activity they are hosting relating to . For all the latest news and information relating to COP26, make sure to visit the website here >

The 26th UN Climate Change Conference will take place in November 2020, at the Scottish Exhibition Centre in Glasgow.

10/12/2019

is the biggest global challenge of our generation. Our actions today will determine what our future on this planet looks like – but time is running out. The recent climate strikes show young people are passionate about combatting climate change. Keep Scotland Beautiful's online programme will educate and provide practical solutions – helping our young people get and enabling teachers to tackle this issue in the classroom..

Donate today and help thousands of young people to participate actively in Scotland’s transition to a low carbon society and pass on those skills to those around them >

We’re in a climate emergency. Young people are striking because their future is uncertain and their teachers are desperate for support to help equip them with the practical skills they need to tackle our climate crisis. Our online learning programme will meet this need and enable action.…

06/12/2019

The number of second-hand shops in Glasgow has grown by 71% since 2010 according to recent figures. The increase suggests that more and more consumers are becoming aware of the impact of and beginning to re-think their shopping habits >

Glasgow has seen the biggest increase in Scotland over the last 10 years, with the number of second-hand shops increasing by 71% from 70 in 2010 to 1200 in 2019.

26/09/2019

With over half of the global population now living in cities and where 75% of our resources are consumed, our cities are key to successfully adopting a circular economy. Circular Glasgow, in partnership with Zero Waste Scotland, Glasgow City Council and Circle Economy is working to position Glasgow as a world-leading circular city through pioneering work with the city’s business community.

Explore our Story So Far, find out how the journey began and explore how our collaborative approach is gaining global recognition > http://bit.ly/2l1TrBy

20/08/2019

Business across Glasgow are being celebrated for their innovation, success and spirit as they are shortlisted for this year’s Glasgow Business Awards with Royal Bank of Scotland. Up to six companies will go head to head across 13 competitive categories, all of which will be in with the chance of b...

02/07/2019

- Did you read our latest guest blog written by Scott Kennedy, co-founder of Revive Eco? In this latest blog, Scott shares some of his thoughts on Revive's journey so far and the key lessons that have helped in developing their ideas into a successful business >

Written by Scott Kennedy, Co-Founder of Revive Eco “There are two words in ‘Circular Economy’, and one is no more important than the other.” These simple words were spoken to us during the Ellen MacArthur CE100 event in Reykjavik in 2017, and they have remained at the forefront of our thinki...

03/04/2019

Highlight from the weekends pop-up exhibition in collaboration with ilka & Circular Glasgow to inspire the citizens of Glasgow to become more circular, and the small changes you can make in your everyday life.
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For our part, we planted up a load of Seedboms and highlighted biodegradability and the importance of diverse wildflowers in the city to help bee populations. 🌱💣🌼🐝 🌸
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We also highlighted our collaboration last year with & where we used reclaimed coffee ground compost in our Seedboms ☕... hopefully, more of this to come!
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29/03/2019

Our Circular Hub exhibition will be at St.Enoch Square TOMORROW! Come along, chat to the team and find out what small changes you can make in you everyday life to help .