A separate review is evaluating how to deliver a 90 per cent collection target for single-use plastic bottles in Ireland, including the possibility of introducing a deposit and return scheme , and how this might operate in an Irish context.
The new waste strategy will also include a ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery, straws, balloon sticks, cotton bud sticks, polystyrene cups and food containers as well as new fees on non-recyclable plastics, such as on food packaging in supermarkets. “Managing our resources properly is crucial to securing a better, more sustainable Ireland for future generations,” Mr Bruton said. “It is central to the Climate Action Plan – 60 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions come from our use of materials.
That's all well and good, but the kernel of the problem. In my opinion is people littering, even if an alternative to plastic is found, it won't make a huge difference. Unless people stop throwing everything into rivers and streams. Which eventually arrives in the oceans sa
Discuss.. Consider..... evaluate.... plan More Bullshit from Bruton. 👀where is the actual action
Been doing this in Germany for years
...and depositreturn, right? Dept_CCAE
Well done about time !
Brilliant news!
ChoppedIRL Please take note! Love your salads, but don’t frequent nearly as often as I’d like due to plastic bowls and cutlery
Bit late, but good news.
Great! Was on an Irish_Ferries sailing yesterday, paper straws at the bar for soft drinks. But Thousands of pints being poured into SingleUsePlastic cups, not a glass in sight. One wonders!
Hurry up!
Could make food more expensive ..remove the protective packaging ..more waste !!!
This is an excellent start... but when will it come into effect and is it enforceable?
'Single use plastics' .... as in FG TDs who don't get re-elected?
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