Question NW1998 to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Luthuli, Mr BN to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Whether, in light of the oiling up of plastic which ends up in landfills and oceans and adversely affects the environment, her department plays any role in assisting the informal sector, including but not limited to waste-reclaimers and waste-preneurs who are sad to contribute up to 70% of recycling in the Republic; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?