The Climate Emergency & Our Responsibility
Governments have accepted that climate change is a real threat and a key contributor to the problem is plastic waste.
We are fortunate that the UK Government is implementing a series of policies to encourage the increase in recycling rates and reduction in plastic consumption and waste.
April 2022
Plastic Packaging Tax – 30% minimum recycled material requirement
April 2023
Extended Producer Responsibility will apply
April 2024
Deposit Return Scheme targeted to launch
Along with the export ban on UK waste and public pressure on businesses to reduce their plastic waste, brands are also increasingly aware of the need to reduce their carbon footprint.
UK manufactures import significant volumes of recycled material to meet demand and UK brands are paying up to 30% above list price for recycled PET polymer.