National Assembly for Wales

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1.  Notes a proposal for a Bill on waste prevention and recycling.

2. Notes that the purpose of this Bill would be to:

a) prevent waste through placing recycling requirements on food producers and retailers in respect of packaging and packaging waste; and

b) introduce extended producer responsibilities to ensure that the costs of recycling and waste management are shared equitably, with producers contributing to the financial cost of treatment at the end of their product’s life.