To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the Waste Management Strategy.

DAERA has consulted on a number of measures which will help to set the strategic direction for waste - notably reform of producer responsibility for packaging alongside the introduction of a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, recycling and policies to meet the New Decade, New Approach commitment to eliminate plastic pollution. The outcome of the consultations on these policy areas is being worked on and will form the building blocks of a new Waste Management Strategy for Northern Ireland based on promoting a circular economy.