{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67989971673aa382e124cdc4/6aaaa8bc4cef87591d3b2aa5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Circular Economy","description":"<p>Circularity is already worth £4bn a year to the Scottish economy and supports 56,000 jobs and it's not a future ambition, it's happening now. </p><p>In this episode of Sustainable Scotland, produced in partnership with Zero Waste Scotland, host Stephen Emerson explores how businesses are gaining a competitive edge through circular economy practices: cutting costs, strengthening supply chains and unlocking new commercial opportunities.</p><p>Joining him are Dr Jane Beasley (Circular Economy Delivery Director, Zero Waste Scotland), Lorraine Wood (Head of Sectors, Zero Waste Scotland) and Dr Jocelyne Fleming (Public Affairs and Policy Lead, Chartered Institute of Building; Deputy Chair, Zero Waste Scotland's Circular Built Environment Mission Board).</p><p>Together they cover what businesses on the ground are already achieving, how Scotland's Circular Economy Strategy and sector Mission Boards are driving system-wide change, and where the built environment sector goes next. Plus: how to access free, practical support through Zero Waste Scotland's Business Information Hub.</p>","author_name":"The Scotsman"}