The report also shows how vaping is becoming an increasing issue
Over half of almost 12 million pieces of litter dumped on Northern Ireland streets are made of plastic, according to new estimates.
They surveyed 1,100 50cm transects across all local authorities using a multiplier based on 25,770kms of public road and examined 279 bins. “Whilst we recognise that legislative change is on the way, including Extended Producer Responsibility beginning from next year, and a Deposit Return Scheme from 2025, more needs to be done to educate, engage and empower.
Coffee cups, which represent 2% of litter, were also examined with most of the single use items coming from Barista Bar, followed by Frank and Honest, Starbucks, McDonalds and Costa Coffee. “DAERA uses a combined approach of legislation, education, awareness and enforcement to tackle littering, and provide funding to support programmes which challenge litter-habits directly as well as changing attitudes and behaviours towards litter.
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