Latest: Green Party's waste reduction bill receives support from Labour Party

Labour leader Brendan Howlin TD, has today announced that the Labour Party will co-sponsor the Green Party’s Waste Reduction Bill, and will debate the legislation on Tuesday.

Latest: Green Party's waste reduction bill receives support from Labour Party
Thu, 06 Jul, 2017 - 14:38

Update 6pm: Labour leader Brendan Howlin TD, has today announced that the Labour Party will co-sponsor the Green Party’s Waste Reduction Bill, and will debate the legislation on Tuesday.

The Bill would see non-biodegradable coffee cups banned from 2020, and introduce a deposit and refund scheme for closed beverage containers.

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