11 Jul 2019 --- Scottish consumers are estimated to be spending £600 million (US$751 million) on 300,000 metric tons of single-use packaging each year, according to a new report by Zero Waste Scotland. This cost is hidden in the overall price of groceries, and people then pay an extra £40 million (US$50 million) for the local authorities to dispose of the packaging once used. Considering the country has a population of just 5.44 million, this is a considerable cost to each individual. The organization notes that it seeks to inform the public on how to use packaging sensibly, such as switching to reusable options, as opposed to entirely demonize plastic packaging.
