Zero waste

This document contains a summary of evidence relating to zero waste within the Cairngorms National Park, as of November 2024. It covers various requirements, plans, and strategies at the national and local levels, including the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, National Planning Framework 4, Scotland's Zero Waste Plan 2010, and Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012. The document also includes independent reviews, circular economy strategies, and local council plans, including waste strategies and community action plans. The Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan 2022 and Local Development Plan 2021 Action Programme 2022 are referenced, and data on waste management facilities, household waste, and recycling rates within the park are provided, as well as public recycling investments.