MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Our members are charities or social enterprises that bring environmental and social benefits to their communities. They run projects across the country that reduce waste: from repurposing second hand furniture, growing local food, hosting repair projects or sharing libraries, supporting bike refurbishment and more.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Scotland’s circular communities’ sector is where environmental and social benefits meet.
Each of our members reduces waste or recycles. Some focus on a specific material or product, such as salvaging wood. Others run particular kinds of projects, like charity shops or environmental education programmes.
Each of our members also focuses on their own social issues or outcomes. Some projects might donate their profits to a certain cause while others might work to to support a particular outcome, like promoting health and wellbeing in their communities.
OUR SPOTLIGHTED MEMBERS; 2025
See some inspiring examples from our 2025 Impact Report of reuse organisations that save waste and benefit their communities at the same time.
We’re proud to support and represent our members under our 4 Pillars…
PLANET
Today, we’re all aware of the issues around climate change, loss of biodiversity and other environmental issues. Here in Scotland, our members have been making a real difference by saving valuable resources from landfill.
POUNDS
Our members can only contribute to a sustainable future for Scotland if their organisations are financially sustainable. We provide information and support so our members can continue delivering important social, environmental and community impacts.
PEOPLE
Our members provide social as well as environmental benefits. When we care for the planet, we also care for people, from improving health to regenerating communities.
PLACE
Our members are active across all local authority regions in Scotland, helping communities across the country to create more sustainable lives for local people.