Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party)
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I suppose the waste prevention is being brought in as "circular economy" and it is part of the change of mindset on the whole division. We are not considering things as waste anymore and considering waste as a resource. We are moving away from the idea this is something we need to bury or burn towards it being something we need to reuse. I am aware my officials were already in moving in that direction well before I was appointed but I welcome it and think it is a very positive change.