Environmental protection in Scotland

There is composting and recycling which may be contributing to less landfill but haven't seen any reports of what happens to it, only heresay to say it is dumped as too expensive to process. One thing they do need to concentrate on is reducing car use. Rush hour is mad with single drivers. More car pooling, more buses not less and better cycling infrastructure that is policed ie cycle lanes without obstruction motorised vehicles and potholes, rubbish etc. Generally the concept of using less energy is not really understood, only trying to find cheaper energy to preserve out standard of living no matter how it is harvested, which is not entirely 'green'. As far as outdoor environmental issues go, instead of keeping people away from sensitive regions to maximise protection, it is seen more as an opportunity to 'manage' the environment so money can still be made. I think the environment comes 2nd after making money out of the land.