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Broken Glass (PE986)

Tuesday 4 November 2008 Public Petitions Committee Petitions 3 contributions · 2 speakers

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Frank McAveety Lab The Convener · Glasgow Shettleston
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PE986, from Woodlands primary school, urges the Government to take greater action to protect the public and domestic and non-domestic birds and animals from the dangers of broken glass; to promote the use of plastic bottles as an alternative to glass; and to introduce a refundable deposit scheme aimed at reducing the levels of broken glass in public places. The petition raises broader concerns about refuse and antisocial behaviour emanating from the issue of broken glass. We could write to COSLA to ask whether there have been any developments in relation to the research into waste issues that it proposes to carry out. We could write to the Government to ask whether the concerns that the petitioners have raised can be addressed through the climate change bill or the antisocial behaviour strategy. Do members have any other suggestions?

Robin Harper Green Lothians
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The reintroduction of refundable deposits on bottles would encourage people to treat them as valuable objects to be recycled, rather than as objects to be used as missiles or broken for the fun of it.

Frank McAveety Lab The Convener · Glasgow Shettleston
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Does the committee agree to the course of action that I have proposed and to ask Government ministers to comment on Robin Harper's suggestion?Members indicated agreement.

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