Section 5

The appropriate authority must ensure that a waste prevention programme— is compatible with the objectives in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 1; includes one or more programmes of food waste prevention measures; has as its purpose a contribution towards breaking the link between economic growth and the environmental impacts associated with the generation of waste; is expressed in writing and— sets out the objectives of the programme and a description of existing waste prevention measures and their contribution to waste prevention; ... if it is integrated into a waste management plan or other programme, clearly identifies the programme's waste prevention measures; sets out at least the waste prevention measures listed in Schedule 1, Part 5; and where relevant, describes the contribution of instruments listed in Schedule 1, Part 6 to waste prevention.

← 3 · All articles · 6 →

Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-07-30