Sch 3 para 7 Policies in relation to packaging waste
The waste management plan must, in pursuance of the objectives and measures referred to in the Packaging Waste Directive, include a chapter on the management of packaging and packaging waste, including measures taken– (a) that consist of— (i) Northern Ireland, or United Kingdom, programmes; (ii) incentives through extended producer responsibility schemes; or (iii) similar actions, to prevent generation of packaging waste and minimise the environmental impact of packaging; (b) to achieve a sustained reduction in the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags; (c) to actively encourage public information and awareness campaigns concerning the adverse environmental impact of the excessive consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags; and (d) to encourage the increase in the share of re-usable packaging placed on the market and of systems to re-use packaging in an environmentally sound manner without compromising food hygiene or the safety of consumers.