Daera Minister Is Seeking Views from the
Public on a New Strategic Approach to the Management of Resources
and Waste in Northern Ireland Until 2031.
The Aim of the Draft Rethinking Our Resources: Northern Ireland
Resources and Waste Management Strategy Is to Move Away from the
Linear Model – of Take, Make, Use and Dispose – Towards a
Circular Approach of Reduce, Reuse, Repair and Recycle – Leading
by Example in How to Best Manage Natural Resources and the
Benefits That Can Bring.
The Draft Strategy Aims to Integrate Policy Reforms, Modern
Technology, and Partnerships to Ensure Long-term Sustainability
and Adaptability. It Focuses on Controlled Wastes from
Households, Commercial and Industrial Premises, As Well As
Category 3 Animal By-products.
To Help Achieve This Vision, the Draft Strategy Sets out 10
Targets and 63 Actions Which Will Help Government, and Our
Stakeholders Meet and Exceed Targets, Whilst Transforming the
Landscape of Waste Management. These Include:
- Actions on Increasing Waste Prevention and Reuse.
- Increased Action on Household and Business Recycling to
Improve the Quantity and Quality of Material.
- The Introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility for
Packing Materials and a Deposit Return Scheme.
- Further Action to Increase Capture of Food Waste and Ensure
This Type of Waste Is Not Sent to Landfill.
- Actions to Improve How We Deal with Waste in Commercial and
Industrial Settings.
- Case Studies Showing How Action Is Already Happening and
Helping to Create Change.
This Public Consultation Offers Everyone a Valuable Opportunity
to Provide Their Views on the Draft Strategy to Help Shape How
Waste Can Be Better Managed in Northern Ireland.Daera Invites
Responses from Both Organisations and Individual Members of the
Public.
Launching the Consultation, Daera Minister Said: By Prioritising
Waste Reduction, Reuse, Repair and Recycling We Can Unlock a Host
of Benefits Whether It Be Environmental Gains by Reducing the
Amount of Waste Sent to Landfill, Economic Opportunities by
Embracing Circular Practices Stimulating Innovation, Creating
Green Jobs and Supporting Local Businesses Alongside Greater
Resource Efficiency and Community Resilience.
Moving Forward, Ongoing Education, Innovation and Collaboration
Across Sectors Will Be Critical to Adapting to Emerging
Challenges and Ensuring the Continued Success of Our Waste
Management Efforts.
I Would Encourage Anyone Who Wants to Help Shape Sustainable
Resource Management and Circular Innovation Towards a Low-carbon,
Circular Economy to Have Their Say.”
The Public Consultation Is Available At: Https://www.Daera-ni.Gov.Uk/consultations/rethinking-our-resources-northern-ireland-resources-and-waste-management-strategyThe
Closing Date for Responses Is 23:59 on Th April 2026.
Notes to Editors:
- The Consultation on the Draft Resources and Waste Management
Strategy Will Run for 12 Weeks Until 8 April 2026. Full Details
of the Draft Strategy and How to Respond Can Be Accessed on the
Daera Website: Https://www.Daera-ni.Gov.Uk/consultations/rethinking-our-resources-northern-ireland-resources-and-waste-management-strategy
