PART 2Waste prevention programmes

Purposes etc. of waste prevention programmes5

The appropriate authority must ensure that a waste prevention programme—

a

is compatible with the objectives in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 1;

b

has as its purpose a contribution towards breaking the link between economic growth and the environmental impacts associated with the generation of waste;

c

is expressed in writing and—

i

sets out the objectives of the programme and a description of existing waste prevention measures; and

ii

if it is integrated into a waste management plan or other programme, clearly identifies the programme’s waste prevention measures.