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Most products will create waste, either from the packaging or the product itself. The Local Government and Environmental Select Committee has recently recommended that the Waste Minimisation Bill be passed, but with significant amendments to the original draft.
The Bill aims to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, introduce a levy on waste and foster the development of product stewarding schemes.
This article will briefly outline relevant provisions and discuss how they may affect industry, in particular businesses that sell disposable products or provide packaged goods to New Zealand.
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