Introduce nationwide fines for non-recycling and ban plastic food packaging/bags
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(Estimated Final Signatures: 90 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We propose introducing nationwide fines for non-recycling as a deterrent against irresponsible disposal of plastic waste. We also propose banning all plastic food packaging and bags, to encourage the use of sustainable alternatives, such as paper and cardboard.
Found: Introduce nationwide fines for non-recycling and ban plastic food packaging/bags
Asked by: Lennon, Monica (Scottish Labour - Central Scotland)
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what work it has done to tackle any issues associated with the reported rise in so-called fast fashion.
Answered by Slater, Lorna - Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity
Scottish Ministers are aware of the environmental impacts of so-called fast fashion. Information and advice for consumers on tackling fast fashion is provided by Zero Waste Scotland https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/resources/how-fast-fashion-failing-environment
We recognise the need for a strategic approach to textiles, from production and consumption, through to recycling and end-of-life management, as set out in our draft Circular Economy & Waste Route Map scotlands-circular-economy-waste-route-map-2030-consultation.pdf (www.gov.scot)
Textiles are being considered as one of the priority products for our product stewardship plan, which would help break up the fast fashion cycle by supporting the development of circular supply chains in Scotland and reducing the quantity of clothing that needs to be produced from virgin material. Alongside that, the proposed new Code of Practice for household recycling will consider ways to prevent materials like textiles and clothing going to disposal.
Jul. 13 2009
Source Page: Kerbside Recycling: Indicative Costs and Performance. 34 p.Found: Kerbside Recycling: Indicative Costs and Performance. 34 p.
Jan. 31 2008
Source Page: Charging for domestic waste: combining enviroment and equity considerations. By Simon Dresner and Paul Ekins. PSI Research Discussion Paper 20. 50 p.Found: PSI Research Discussion Paper 20. 50 p.
Asked by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West)
Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Simpler Recycling policy takes into account the expectations of consumers about what happens to items they send for recycling.
Answered by Robbie Moore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
In October 2020, we amended the Environmental (England and Wales) Permitting Regulations 2016 to include a permit condition for landfill and incineration operators, meaning they cannot accept separately collected paper, metal, glass or plastic for landfill or incineration unless it has gone through some form of treatment process first and is the best environmental outcome.
Under the Environment Act 2021, recyclable household waste must be collected separately from other household waste and must be collected for recycling or composting.
Mar. 25 2024
Source Page: Food waste collection funding 2023 to 2024Found: Policy paper Food waste collection funding 2023 to 2024 The food waste collection
Mentions:
1: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) that it would be most helpful if waste was segregated into three groups: glass, plastic and metal, and paper - Speech Link
2: None People put them in the recycling. - Speech Link
3: None We have one bin for paper and card, one for cans and plastic, and one for general waste. - Speech Link
4: None We are in the process of commencing the introduction of a paper, card and mixed container service for - Speech Link
5: Mountain, Edward (Con - Highlands and Islands) It is a paper certificate with no checks on it at all. - Speech Link
Mentions:
1: Thérèse Coffey (Con - Suffolk Coastal) Simpler recycling will help us all recycle more easily, doing our bit to help save the planet and make - Speech Link
Written Evidence Apr. 18 2024
Committee: Environmental Audit CommitteeFound: Committee: Electronic waste and the circular economy Pollutants from electronic waste released during recycling
Mentions:
1: Golden, Maurice (Con - North East Scotland) Let us look at plastic recycling: 2 per cent of plastics that are collected for recycling in Scotland - Speech Link
2: Lennon, Monica (Lab - Central Scotland) On paper, I was pleased with amendment 128—Mr Macpherson has put a lot of thought into it. - Speech Link
3: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) We have supported 25 councils to reduce waste and increase recycling rates through the £70 million recycling - Speech Link
4: Dunbar, Jackie (SNP - Aberdeen Donside) I am listening intently to what you are saying about the recycling targets. - Speech Link