Motion NDM7065 Darren Millar

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the growing importance that the Welsh public places on reducing plastic waste.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to strengthen supply chains in Wales to prevent the export of ‘environmental pollution’ to third countries and retain public confidence.

3. Believes the Welsh Government should use its powers to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers.

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government and other devolved nations to take steps to help eliminate avoidable plastic waste by also:

a) banning the supply of plastic straws, exempting individuals with disabilities;

b) preventing the supply of plastic-stemmed cotton buds except for scientific use; and

c) banning drinks stirrers.