DAERA is required to transpose Articles 2-7, 14 and 17 of EU Directive 2019/904 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (the Single-use Plastics Directive) as noted in Annex II of the Windsor Framework. Article 4 requires an ambitious and sustained reduction (with targets) by 2026 in the consumption of single use plastic beverage cups and food containers. The key aim of this policy is to achieve a substantial reduction in the number of SUP beverage cups and food containers in circulation and to reduce the use of the targeted types of SUP packaging, by encouraging wider take up of multi-use (MU) and/or single-use non-plastic (SUNP) alternatives.
Type of Change
Windsor Framework requirement to transpose Articles 2-7, 14 and 17 of EU Directive 2019/904.
Affected Stakeholders
- Local councils
- NGO’s
- Industry
- Trade bodies
- TEO
- Local Charity organisations
- Public citizens
Changes
To Be Confirmed.
Status
The Consultation for the Reduction of Single-Use Plastic Beverage Cups and Food Containers closed on the 14 January 2022. The DAERA Minister approved publication of the results in October 2022. Future policy direction will be decided by the Minister (in line with developments across the UK).
Expected Timeline
End of 2024.
A further update will be provided in Autumn 2024.
Contact
Singleuseplastics@daera-ni.gov.uk
