Waste Minimisation Act 2008
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The Waste Minimisation Act is an Act of Parliament passed in New Zealand
in 2008.
It was a Private Members Bill introduced by Mike Ward
. The major provisions of the Act are: a levy on landfill waste, promoting product stewardship
schemes, some mandatory waste reporting, clarifying the role of territorial authorities with respect to waste minimisation, and sets up a Waste Advisory Board.
The Act has a provision where the Minister for the Environment can assign the status of priority product
, which are those that can cause a high degree of environmental harm.
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New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
in 2008.
It was a Private Members Bill introduced by Mike Ward
Mike Ward (New Zealand)
Mike Ward JP is a Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand politician. He was an MP for one term from 2002-2005. He was co-leader of the Values Party from 1985 to 1988...
. The major provisions of the Act are: a levy on landfill waste, promoting product stewardship
Product stewardship
Product stewardship is a concept whereby environmental protection centers around the product itself, and everyone involved in the lifespan of the product is called upon to take up responsibility to reduce its environmental impact. For manufacturers, this includes planning for, and if necessary,...
schemes, some mandatory waste reporting, clarifying the role of territorial authorities with respect to waste minimisation, and sets up a Waste Advisory Board.
The Act has a provision where the Minister for the Environment can assign the status of priority product
Priority product
Priority product is a term used in relation to waste management, especially in extended producer responsibility, to describe a product which can create a high level of environmental harm....
, which are those that can cause a high degree of environmental harm.
See also
- Waste in New ZealandWaste in New ZealandThe management of waste in New Zealand is becoming increasingly regulated to avoid any associated environmental issues.-History:Until recently waste was taken to local rubbish dumps with little or no control as to where they were sited. Often the dumps were close to water ways...
- Environment of New ZealandEnvironment of New ZealandThe environment of New Zealand is characterised by unique flora and fauna and a variety of landforms contained within a small island nation...
- List of Statutes of New Zealand
External links
- Text of the Act
- Ministry for the Environment - Waste Minimisation Act information page
- Briefing on the Waste Minimisation Bill by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the EnvironmentParliamentary Commissioner for the EnvironmentThe Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is an independent Officer of the New Zealand Parliament appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the House of Representatives for a five-year term under the Environment Act 1986...
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