3. 90-second Statements

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:04 pm on 12 December 2018.

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Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru 2:04, 12 December 2018

(Translated)

I want to use this opportunity to congratulate the community of Llangollen on securing the status of being a plastic-free community from the Surfers Against Sewage organisation. The thanks go to the untiring work of volunteers such as Mair Davies and groups such as Friends of the Earth in Llangollen. This was the first community in north Wales to secure this recognition, but I’m pleased to say that others, such as Denbigh, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Conwy, Bangor, Caernarfon and Anglesey, have all started on that journey too. They have a five-point plan to reach their aim: the establishment of a community steering group, starting a programme of education in schools for non-plastic schools, getting the town council's commitment, working with local businesses, and to work with local community groups in order to reduce the disposable plastics that they use.