Reducing plastic waste
Reducing plastic waste
The
Climate Change, Environment and Rural
Affairs Committee undertook an inquiry into the ways in which consumers and
producers could be incentivised to reduce the use and increase recycling of
single-use plastic items.
Evidence
gathering
The
Committee received written evidence from stakeholders and these have been published.
The
Committee held evidence sessions with stakeholders to inform its work on 10
October 2018 and 18
October 2018.
Report
The
Committee published
(PDF 488KB) its report on policies and proposals relating to plastic pollution
and packaging waste on 10 June 2019. The
Welsh Government responded
(PDF 419KB) on 12 August 2019.
Business type: Committee Inquiry
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 23/05/2018
Documents
- Welsh Government Response (PDF 419KB) - 12 August 2019 PDF 419 KB
- Committee Report on policies and proposals relating to plastic pollution and packaging waste - 10 June 2019 PDF 488 KB
- Correspondence from the Chair to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs - 10 June 2019 PDF 66 KB
Consultations
- Microplastic inquiry (completed)