Representatives
of the tyre and vehicle industry, as well as trustees of the new
product stewardship organisation – Auto Stewardship New Zealand – and
Tyrewise project managers (3R Group), met with minister Amy Adams and
ministry staff.
The
meeting provided a chance for the minister to direct questions to the
industry about the proposed product stewardship scheme.
“The
working group has spent 18 months consulting widely with the tyre and
vehicle industry, local government and other stakeholders on the best
model for a product stewardship programme for ELTs,” says Mark Gilbert,
working group chair.
“We were pleased to have the opportunity to
discuss our recommendations with the minister and to demonstrate that
the industry is ready for a stewardship programme for end-of-life
tyres.”
