Tougher targets for packaging waste
Date published: 09 November 2007
Since the introduction of the UK Packaging Regulations, packaging recycling has improved significantly, from just 27% in 1997 to over 57% last year. However improvements can still be made. New business targets will come into effect in January 2008 to help the UK meet the obligations of the EC Packaging Directive.
The EU minimum recycling and recovery targets are 55% and 60% respectively. The UK Government is setting the recycling target at 55.7% and the recovery target at 60.6% in 2008.
Further cuts in packaging waste are essential to reduce reliance on landfill, and to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The proposals also have cost benefits of around £1.1 million, and will help to reduce unnecessary packaging in the future.
The new target system applies to businesses that handle more then 50 tonnes of packaging a year, and with an annual turnover of over £2 million.
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