People and businesses are being asked for their views on how to wipe out waste, preserve precious resources and build a better future for local communities.
The Council has produced a Draft Circular Economy Strategy which details present and future actions, good work taking place and support available.
You can read the strategy and have your say between 4 January and 3 February 2023 - visit the consultation webpage for info.
Online meetings and pop-up community consultation events are also taking place.
Councillor Paul Ferretti, Convener of Place, Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets, said,
A Circular Economy aims to eliminate waste - which is a major cause of global climate and environmental crises. Materials are kept in use or repurposed for as long as possible - shifting from a disposable culture, in which everything is designed to be thrown away after use.
"Waste is avoided when everything is made and designed to last for multiple uses - and to be reused/recycled when no longer needed.
"It's better for the environment and the economy - reducing costs, driving innovation and strengthening support links between businesses, organisations and communities."
The draft strategy follows extensive research and engagement with internal services, and external partners and businesses.
In addition to reading the draft strategy and giving your views, you can attend the following live online consultation events:
- Online Circular Economy Event for businesses and third sector organisations in East Dunbartonshire - Wednesday 18 January, 9.30-10.30am - sign up via Eventbrite.
- Online Circular Economy Event for residents of East Dunbartonshire - Wednesday 25 January, 7-8pm - sign up via Eventbrite.
There will also be Circular Economy pop-up stands where you can view and discuss the strategy, at the following locations:
- Westerton Library, Bearsden - Monday 9 January, 2-4pm
- Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre - Tuesday 10 January, 4.30-6.30pm
- The Leisuredrome, Bishopbriggs - Thursday 12 January, 4.30-6.30pm
- Milngavie Library - Monday 16 January, 4.30-6.30pm
- Twechar Healthy Living and Enterprise Centre - Thursday 19 January, 2-4pm
- Lennoxtown Library - Tuesday 24 January, 2-4pm
- Craighead Library, Milton of Campsie - Thursday 26 January, 2-4pm.
For more information and to give your views via a short survey, visit the consultation webpage between 4 January and 3 February 2023.
