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Is the Government considering an extended producer responsibility scheme on hard-to-recycle plastic packaging as an alternative to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging; if so, when will decisions be made?

Answered Question 38983 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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  • Is the Government considering an extended producer responsibility scheme on hard-to-recycle plastic packaging as an alternative to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging; if so, when will decisions be made?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

No.