Welsh Government is aiming to move towards a circular economy in Wales whereby waste is avoided, as much as possible is recycled and products stay in use for longer. From 1997 to 2017, Wales has transformed from a nation which recycled less than 5% of its municipal waste, to become an international leader that recycles 63%. Likewise, greenhouse gas emissions from waste reduced by 60% between 2001 and 2017.
The consultation looks to produce a strategy that will make Wales:
- A world leader in recycling
- Phase out single use plastic
- Invest in clean technology for materials collection by introducing zero emission vehicles
- Make more efficient use of our food working with businesses from farm to fork
- Priorities the purchasing of wood, re-manufactured and recycled content
- Enable communities to take collective action
- Support all businesses in Wales to reduce their carbon footprint and become more resource efficient
- And take full responsibility for our waste
Please follow click here to view the consultation document and associated documents which summarise the strategy. The consultation closed on 3rd April and the FUW response can be viewed here.