I will raise awareness of what is a very pressing matter, that of carbon footprint labelling for produce and products we purchase on a daily basis, particularly in the context of the imminent publication of the climate action plan. I also raise it in the context of informing consumers throughout the country of the choices they are making about products that are coming in from all over the world rather than being sourced locally. The multiples and smaller retail units should involve themselves in tackling unnecessary carbon emissions by leading the way in ensuring that such a measure would be a success.

It is very timely to raise this matter, given the publication later today of the climate action plan. On the EU efficiency labelling needed for household appliances, as the Deputy will know, many of these changes came into effect on 1 March this year, which laid out the energy impact of those appliances. I understand that under the European Commission's second circular economy action plan, it is looking at dealing with a whole variety of issues relating to carbon footprints. The aim is that the regulations on, for example, batteries will come into effect before 2025. I also understand that the Commission is now considering the use of a directive on single use plastic products.