Edinburgh: Figures released by the Scottish Government confirm the drive, in partnership with local authorities, to push up participation of residents in recycling activities and provide further confirmation of the country’s recycling success.
The Scottish Household Survey (2007 – Quarter 2) is the latest in the continuous survey providing a rich source of information about communities, transport and local government.
One topic covered by the survey is household recycling.
The Scottish Government says that since the question was introduced in 2000, the percentage of both adults and households reporting recycling various items has increased.
The percentage of adults reporting recycling glass, paper, metal cans or newspaper/magazine/paper/cardboard increased from just under 44 per cent in the first quarter of 2000 to just under 49 per cent in the first quarter of 2003.
The percentage of households reporting recycling one or more of these materials, has shown a marked increase from just under 53 per cent in the second quarter of 2003 to 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2007.
There has been a greater increase in the percentage of households recycling paper, plastic and cans compared with glass, which has been attributed to the introduction of kerbside collection of materials by the Scottish Government.
Further information
For further information visit the Scottish Government’s web site.