Zero Waste Think Tank - Sub Group - Regulation
Aim: To advise on waste regulation and legislation
Chair
Iain Gulland
Support from
Nicki Souter
Andy Law
Chris Ewing
Short Term Target/Requirement
Better waste regulation (there is on-going work by SEPA and the Scottish Government)
Medium Term Target/Requirement
Producer responsibility regime (there is work by DEFRA on a review of packaging)
Long Term Target/Requirement
The overall role of regulation and legislation in developing sustainable waste management.
Timeline
To provide initial views by 20 November
Top 5 Ministerial Points
1. Better waste regulation
2. Consultation on potential waste legislation
3. Need for good working relationship in Scotland with retailers
4. Need to ensure that waste regulation and legislation leads to economic opportunities for Scotland
5. Overall Government commitment to sustainable economic growth