Plastic Pollution Plan for Northern Ireland

Overview

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public consultation on the draft Plastic Pollution Plan for Northern Ireland (PPP NI). 

The consultation on the PPP NI does not create new policy, but rather details targets incorporated in existing policies and strategies across Northern Ireland and identifes the actions and activities taking place or planned that will contribute to reducing unnecessary plastic from Northern Ireland.

For full details of the proposed plan, please see PDF consultation document. 

Why your views matter

Our natural environment is under unsustainable pressure as we face a wide range of environmental challenges, such as biodiversity loss, the impacts of climate change and pollution.

We all share a responsibility to protect the landscapes, wildlife and communities that make Northern Ireland unique. Your views are vital in shaping a cleaner, greener future. 

DAERA encourages all interested parties to respond to this consultation, with feedback particularly welcome from citizens. 

Confidentiality

Information provided by respondents will be held and used for the purposes of the administration of this current exercise and subsequently disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK General Data Protection Regulation.