Scotland's Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030 : Analysis of consultation responses

8. Conclusions

Many individuals and stakeholders with detailed knowledge took part in the consultation, sharing their views on measures proposed by the Scottish Government to support Scotland’s transition to a circular economy. This report provides a summary of the consultation responses; for more detail, readers are encouraged to review individual responses where permission was given for publication^[8].

Summary of level of support for each set of actions

The table above shows consistently high levels of support for the actions within the four strategic aims, ranging from 71% the Reduce and reuse further actions, to 81% for Strengthen the circular economy further actions.

More nuance was provided in responses to the open-ended questions, with respondents setting out the reasons they either agreed or disagreed with measures, raising questions or concerns about some of the proposed actions, or providing caveats to their support.

The Scottish Government will use the consultation feedback and analysis presented in this report to refine proposals, with a view to publishing the final Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030 later this year.