Disposal of unsold consumer goods

The majority of goods unsold are made from oil. People when aware will recycle when engaged with conservation of the oil presently extracted. I do not believe in the use of restriction but education and reward . A recycling system that is true and honourable needs to be in place before business can engage. Engagement and return to the manufacturer is a policy I would support for good business practice ie the car industry , recycle parts , clothing - remake.

We need to urgently reduce over supply at source, and hopefully restricting disposal options will help incentivise this, but enforcement may well be a stumbling block. Providing goods to charities is useful, but for perishables like food it is only a partial solution. Municipal composting for fruit and veg could help. For composting it would need to be unwrapped, which perhaps might result in less packaging of fruit and veg.

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible. Currently Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown. The bill should include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains on a global level.

Anything that might otherwise go into landfill or be incinerated

Its a gread idea

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible. At the moment, Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown. The bill should include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally.

(1) A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible. (2) At the moment, Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown. (3) The bill should include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally.

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this unnecessary polluting practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible. Right now, Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown. The bill should include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally.

I would love to agree with this - however, legislation came into effect to prevent certain single use items from being provided by food retailers. This came into effect in June 2022 and still they are being provided, nearly 15 months later and not a single instance of anyone being punished as a result of this 'law' - there's absolutely no point having a law if there's no enforcement. A wee bit of a laughing stock really and so you bring another law out which is unenforced!

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible At the moment, Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown The bill should include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally

I have heard of some businesses that will chuck everything that is not sold or is returned. That is not rights. Anything that is not sold or is returned should be given to charities or shops like TKMaxx

Overall I agree however a ban on destruction of unsold goods to end this damaging practice should be introduced as soon as possible. Scotland’s material supply chains are contributing to climate breakdown. The bill should include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally.

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible At the moment, Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown The bill should include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally

It does not go far enough. Nothing should be allowed to be manufactured that is not easily recyclable or reusable and recyclable.

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible. At the moment, Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown. The bill should also include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally

The restriction needs to be in the form of a complete ban on the destruction of unsold goods. This is an appalling waste of resources and an insult to those unable to afford the goods in the first place. And the ban needs to be introduced ASAP.

Destroying unsold goods is a waste. Could be given to charitable organisation. Also could it be recycled. If this is to be law it must be policed. If not industries will continue their usual practice. Would name and shame help? People becoming more aware of dangers associated with climate change.

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible At the moment, Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown The bill should include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally

It is better to give unsold goods to charitable organisations than to dispose of them in the waste stream. Opting for disposal should be absolutely the last resort.

Councils should be required to increase the quality and rate of household recycling Councils should be supported to increase household recycling through the creation of a national recycling target in the Circular Economy Bill The Scottish Government should consult with the public, community groups and workers on changes to waste systems In Scotland, we shouldn’t be consuming materials that harm people or the environment anywhere in the world

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible At the moment, Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown The bill should include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible.

Overstock and then the subsequent need to dispose of it fir the next season or "new model" is a scourge on our resources and environment.

There are many ways that unsold goods can benefit members of the community in this country and further afield who can't afford to buy brand new goods. It's a nonsense that these could be going to landfill.

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible

Reducing or preferably eliminating single-use disposable cups, and other single-use items, should be done as swiftly as possible. A charge is one way to start the process. However we don’t have time to change our economy one product at a time. The Circular Economy Bill must create system change to make material use fairer and more sustainable across our whole economy - that means strong carbon-based consumption reduction targets and a strategy which recognises the need for a just transition It is vital to urgently close gaps in Scotland’s climate targets, which ignores the carbon impact of imports - the best way to do this is to create carbon-based consumption reduction targets in the Circular Economy Bill

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible At the moment, Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown The bill should include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally

A total ban on destroying unsold goods is necessary. Give them away!

Ban the destruction of unsold goods. Businesses should be forced to be transparent about their supply chains, carbon footprint and environmental impact. This should go alongside a ban of in-built obsolescence and a requirement for goods to be repaired where possible.

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible At the moment, Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown The bill should include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods needs to be introduced as soon as possible to end this damaging and abhorrent practice. But a ban isnt sufficient. The carrot & stick approach needs to be taken so that the law is financially appealing to the manufacturers and retailers. All kinds of ways in which hospitals, Nursing Hones Schools, Charitable Organisations and transport schemes could benefit from direct intervention from Governments who are spending money anyway supplying resources to institutions and communities, while manufacturers are paying to destroy the same resources. At the moment, Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown. The bill should include principles of a just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally.

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible At the moment, Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown The bill should include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally

It should not be possible to destroy any surplus items without the goods having been offered up for use by not for profit organisations. There needs to be much more support for grass root organisations like Tool Libraries to prolong the life of manufactured goods. Destroying goods to maintain consumer demand/price is unforgivable and should be a criminal offence.

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible

A ban on the destruction of unsold goods is the quickest way to end this damaging and unnecessary practice - it needs to be introduced as soon as possible At the moment, Scotland’s material supply chains are damaging communities and contributing to climate breakdown The bill should include principles of just transition for people in Scotland and those affected by our supply chains globally

It should really apply to everything. In France the law does not allow supermarket to destroy any surplus food, so it is donated to charities etc. Fashion brands should not be allowed to incinerate piles of brand new clothes, and in general every business should be banned from destroying unsold items

Absolutely. Business should be forced to follow sustainable practices and fined when dumping usable products. There should be more pressure to link up with initiatives such as Olio where surplus food is distributed.