An evaluation of the Transforming Waste Scotland (TWS) grant scheme that was administered by Forward Scotland.

Executive Summary: Forward Scotland has worked with Scottish Water and a number of other partners to investigate the potential for small scale production of Biodiesel from Used Cooking Oil. This report reviews this work.

Full Report: Forward Scotland has worked with Scottish Water and a number of other partners to investigate the potential for small scale production of Biodiesel from Used Cooking Oil. This report reviews this work.

Report exploring issues affecting the long term viability of projects receiving Transforming Waste Scotland grants.

This paper maps the skills requirements of the waste management sector in Scotland. The objective of this exercise was to obtain a clearer understanding of the skills and training issues facing the sector.� Funded by the Scottish Executive, BP and Job Centre Plus, this report was produced by Connect 3 Consultants Ltd in association with the Sustainable Development Research Centre.

Report produced by EnviroCentre for Forward Scotland. This study identified methods for the pasteurisation of compost that are currently used in the United Kingdom.

Report by Connect 3 for Forward Scotland which maps the skills and training issues facing the waste management sector in Scotland. It specifically looks at the skills base required now and in the future; current entry routes and career paths within the sector and possible future routes, and current training provision and potential future needs.

Number 3 in a series of guidance notes for community groups this one covering the issue of waste.

Executive summary of a report assessing different options for the transport of waste in Scotland. The report outlines several scenarios of waste transport by water, rail and road and contrasts the environmental, economic and social impacts of each mode. Produced in partnership with 12 bodies from the environment, waste and transport sectors. pdf file

Executive summary of a report into Waste Management Training opportunities for prisoners in the Scottish Prison Service. Commissioned for the SPS in partnership with Forward Scotland, this research was carried out by Colin Murchison of the Caledonian Shanks Centre for Waste Management. pdf file