Irish Circular Economy Act 2022

What is the main purpose of the Circular Economy Act 2022?

• To streamline the national processes for End-of-Waste and By-Products decisions

• To promote the use of single-use disposable packaging

• To shift Ireland from a 'take-make-waste' linear model to a more sustainable pattern of production and consumption

• To increase waste separation and support increased recycling rates

What is the Act's approach to tackling illegal dumping and littering?

• Placing a ban on the use of disposable coffee cups for takeaway drinks

• Empowering Local Authorities to use CCTV to detect and prevent illegal dumping

• Introducing a mandatory segregation and incentivized charging regime for commercial waste

• Imposing fines on individuals caught littering

What is the Act's aim regarding disposable coffee cups?

• To encourage the use of disposable cups for takeaway drinks

• To introduce a ban on the use of disposable coffee cups in all establishments

• To completely eliminate the use of disposable coffee cups in Ireland

• To introduce a small charge on disposable cups for sit-in customers

What is the Act's approach to coal exploration and mining?

• Ending the issuing of new licenses for the exploration and mining of coal, lignite, and oil shale

• Encouraging the exploration and mining of coal, lignite, and oil shale

• Imposing fines on individuals caught engaging in coal exploration and mining

• Introducing a mandatory segregation and incentivized charging regime for commercial waste

What is the Act's approach to the use of recycled or reused materials in the Irish market?

• Imposing a levy on the use of recycled or reused materials

• Supporting the increased use of recycled or reused materials

• Introducing a ban on the use of recycled or reused materials

• Placing a ban on the exploration and mining of coal, lignite, and oil shale

What is the Act's approach to phasing out disposable coffee cups?

• Imposing a levy on the use of disposable coffee cups

• Placing a ban on the use of disposable coffee cups for takeaway drinks

• Introducing a small charge on disposable cups for takeaway coffees

• Introducing a small charge on disposable cups for sit-in customers