Michael McNamara
Question:215. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if items (details supplied) are recyclable in Ireland. [43974/21]
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Questions (215, 216, 217)
Michael McNamara
Question:216. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if items (details supplied) with plastic spouts and lids are recycled in Ireland; and if so, if consumers are required or advised to separate the plastic from the rest of the packaging. [43975/21]
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Question:217. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if Tetra Pak cartons containing polyethylene and or aluminium are recyclable or recycled in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43976/21]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 215, 216 and 217 together. I propose taking Question Nos. 215, 216 and 217 together.
Most cartons, whether Tetra Pak or similar, are a composite packaging material compiled of paperboard and small amounts of polyethylene with an aluminium foil lining. All these cartons are accepted in the household recycling bin or can be brought to your local Civic Amenity Site. Lids and other plastic parts do not need to be separated from the main carton, as they will be removed in the recycling process. Further information, recycling tips and information on your local recycling facility are available on mywaste.ie.
The Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy details a range of measures that will be adopted to achieve optimum results in the area of packaging over the coming years. The over-riding objective is to ensure that all packaging placed on the Irish market is reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030.
Question No. 216 answered with Question No. 215.
Question No. 217 answered with Question No. 215.