National Waste Management Plan for A Circular Economy 2024-2030
On March 1st, 2024, Ireland introduced the country’s first National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy.
Ireland is moving away from the traditional linear ‘take-make-use-dispose’ model towards a ‘circular economy’ regenerative growth model where resources are reused or recycled as much as possible and the generation of waste is minimised. The transition to a circular economy is essential to reduce pressure on natural resources, aid in achieving climate targets, support Sustainable Development Goals and create sustainable growth and jobs.
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The Waste Management Act 1996 requires Local Authorities to make a waste management plan either individually or collectively for their functional areas. The National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy 2024-2030 replaces the existing Regional Waste Management Plans and is managed by the three Regional Waste Management Planning Lead Authorities on behalf of the local government sector.