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Scotland Environmental Legislation

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Water

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Future legislation

Legislation Consultation closing date Date expected to come into force
Deposit and Return Scheme for ScotlandN/AImplementation date delayed until at least October 2025
Delivering net zero for Scotland's buildings - Heat in Buildings Bill: consultation08 March 2024N/A
Circular Economy (Scotland) BillN/AN/A
The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Scotland) Regulations 2024N/A01 June 2025 (amended from 01 April 2025 to align with other UK nations)
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