Eternity RPC Board
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Government announce single use deposit plan following success in Eskkya
Today Goldecias government have announced a series of reforms that they plan in a new Green Goldecia Act due in parliament within months. The government are developing the act following a parliamentary review involving big retail chains , environmental groups and packaging companies. The governments Green Future for Packaging and Waste review recommended some key changes such as compulsory deposit schemes at all retailers, compulsory tap water refill stations in every store ,cafe and restaurant free at the point of use and finally ban on packaging on veg or fruit unless absolutely necessary. The review also recommended a total ban on plastic bags.
The government said in response to the review "We have listened to experts and looked at models globally especially the Eskkyan model which has already yielded significant reductions in waste and will be looking at adopting many measures they have taken.These will include cutting VAT off an approved list of green products such as organic and bamboo products, updates in building codes and reduction of waste via a mix of deposit schemes, ban on single use packaging where it is possible and ban on non-recyclable packaging. "
The new deposit scheme will work as follows and government are working with supermarkets to implement it before its law. The customer will pay 25p deposit per item in packaging or 50p for bottles. They will receive this back from the waste deposit sections in store upon return of the items centralising the waste collection to stores. Bags will be sold for a minimum of £1 per reusable bag to encourage reduction in bag usage while reusable water bottles will be sold by retailers for an affordable cost out of bamboo, metal or recycled plastics with free water refill points being made a legal requirement for all shops and businesses. Finally almost all fruit and veg will be sold packaging free with paper bags sold for 50p deposit each which will be given back when returned to the store to encourage reuse of bags. The new proposals are hoped to decrease plastic waste by 80% and put recycling rates above 90%. The government also announced that there will follow a ban on single use non-recyclable plastics entirely within 5 years. Also being considered is a positive energy standard for any new buildings within 5 years and property tax cuts for buildings that are made out of carbon friendly materials or meet a zero energy standard. The government has said "We have a commitment to deliver for the environment and will work with all parties in this nation to achieve it." The Liberals and PSD have indicated they will encourage MP's to vote for the act.The Act will also bring in new measures banning oil use within 5 years , set a carbon tax and tax flights using fossil fuels at an increased rate. The measures while extensive are not quite as extensive as Eskkyas but have been praised by environmental groups as a good step forward in environmental protection.
Government announce single use deposit plan following success in Eskkya
Today Goldecias government have announced a series of reforms that they plan in a new Green Goldecia Act due in parliament within months. The government are developing the act following a parliamentary review involving big retail chains , environmental groups and packaging companies. The governments Green Future for Packaging and Waste review recommended some key changes such as compulsory deposit schemes at all retailers, compulsory tap water refill stations in every store ,cafe and restaurant free at the point of use and finally ban on packaging on veg or fruit unless absolutely necessary. The review also recommended a total ban on plastic bags.
The government said in response to the review "We have listened to experts and looked at models globally especially the Eskkyan model which has already yielded significant reductions in waste and will be looking at adopting many measures they have taken.These will include cutting VAT off an approved list of green products such as organic and bamboo products, updates in building codes and reduction of waste via a mix of deposit schemes, ban on single use packaging where it is possible and ban on non-recyclable packaging. "
The new deposit scheme will work as follows and government are working with supermarkets to implement it before its law. The customer will pay 25p deposit per item in packaging or 50p for bottles. They will receive this back from the waste deposit sections in store upon return of the items centralising the waste collection to stores. Bags will be sold for a minimum of £1 per reusable bag to encourage reduction in bag usage while reusable water bottles will be sold by retailers for an affordable cost out of bamboo, metal or recycled plastics with free water refill points being made a legal requirement for all shops and businesses. Finally almost all fruit and veg will be sold packaging free with paper bags sold for 50p deposit each which will be given back when returned to the store to encourage reuse of bags. The new proposals are hoped to decrease plastic waste by 80% and put recycling rates above 90%. The government also announced that there will follow a ban on single use non-recyclable plastics entirely within 5 years. Also being considered is a positive energy standard for any new buildings within 5 years and property tax cuts for buildings that are made out of carbon friendly materials or meet a zero energy standard. The government has said "We have a commitment to deliver for the environment and will work with all parties in this nation to achieve it." The Liberals and PSD have indicated they will encourage MP's to vote for the act.The Act will also bring in new measures banning oil use within 5 years , set a carbon tax and tax flights using fossil fuels at an increased rate. The measures while extensive are not quite as extensive as Eskkyas but have been praised by environmental groups as a good step forward in environmental protection.
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