Motion NDM6531 as amended:

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes progress made to date in Wales in becoming the UK's leading nation in municipal recycling and third nation in the world.

2. Congratulates Ceredigion Council on remaining the best performing council on recycling.

3. Supports the intention to develop a more circular economy for Wales, including considering the case for:

a) an 80% municipal recycling target; and

b) a 50% reduction target for food waste.

4. Notes the significant impact that a bottle deposit return scheme could have in helping to hit Wales's recycling targets.

5. Welcomes the budget agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru to further increase recycling rates through piloting a deposit-return scheme.

6. Supports the proposal to decrease residual waste levels through introducing a tax on non-reusable and non-recyclable plastics.