Policies
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From November 2021 to February 2022, we consulted on the proposal to ban the supply of single-use plastic plates, cutlery...
Provide consumers with more environmentally friendly materials to assist them in making better lifestyle choices and...
These are marine litter focused regulations aiming to reduce the impact plastic waste has on our communities, oceans, rivers...
As noted above, this policy instrument will encourage the use of recycled plastic, which represents a more sustainable method...
This will reduce the consumption and production of single-use plastic products and reduce waste generation.
A single-use plastic bag charge has been in place in England since 2015. In May 2021, it was increased from 5p to 10p and...
What are the expected outcomes and achievements in shifting to sustainable consumption and production practices? • That...
The intention behind a well-designed DRS is that it is easy for consumers to return drinks containers. Consumers are charged...
Implementing the policy direction laid out in the RWS will lead to a significant shift towards a more circular economy, which...
The objectives of the Programme for 2014–2020 are as follows: - to achieve, in a growing economy a slower increase of waste...
The Plan determines a long-term strategic waste management goal which is to reduce the quantities of generated waste, ensure...
Policy
This Act supports SDG 12.1, 12.5 and 12.7, moving towards mainstreaming sustainable development into national policies...
