[1] It put into place the necessary legislation to enable the planning and management of the natural resources of Wales in a more sustainable, pro-active and joined-up way than was previously possible.

[4] Section 6 of this Part puts a duty onto public bodies and local authorities to 'maintain and enhance biodiversity' in a manner consistent with the exercising of their normal roles and functions.

It also requires those bodies to have regard to the lists of habitats and species of 'principal importance' published as a result of Section 7 of the Environment (Wales) Act.

[8] Part 3 of the Act empowers ministers to draw up regulations requiring certain sellers of goods to charge for carrier bags, and places an obligation on those regulations to ensure that the proceeds are directed towards charitable purposes, as defined by the Charities Act 2011.

[9] Part 4 of the Act relates to issues surrounding the prohibition of discharge of food waste into public sewers, or by incineration, general waste collection, and a code of practice relating to this part of the Act.