{"id":48759,"date":"2024-06-26T10:55:13","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T09:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=48759"},"modified":"2024-06-26T10:55:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T09:55:13","slug":"new-report-highlights-strategies-reduce-plastic-packaging-waste-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/new-report-highlights-strategies-reduce-plastic-packaging-waste-uk\/48759\/","title":{"rendered":"New report highlights strategies to reduce plastic packaging waste in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new report by sustainable waste management company Biffa highlights significant opportunities to reduce plastic packaging waste in the UK.<\/h2>\n

Standardisation of plastic packaging materials across the country emerges as the largest potential contributor, with Biffa estimating that via adopting this, up to 0.8 million tonnes of plastic waste could be diverted from landfills by 2029.<\/p>\n

This process would involve designing products for easier recycling<\/a> by using consistent materials throughout.<\/p>\n

Specifically, clear caps reduce contamination in recycled high-density polyethene plastic, allowing bottles and caps to be recycled together into new products.<\/p>\n

The report, \u2018The UK Journey to Circularity\u2019<\/a>, outlines a nine-point plan with achievable timelines for businesses, consumers, and the government.<\/p>\n

Increasing recycling to reduce waste<\/h3>\n

Extending the existing Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), which mandates a minimum recycled content percentage in plastic packaging, could significantly boost recycling rates.<\/p>\n

Biffa suggests increasing the mandated recycled content from the current estimated 40% to 75%, potentially saving an additional 0.5 to 0.75 million tonnes of plastic waste.<\/p>\n

Beyond standardisation and legislation, Biffa\u2019s plan explores other interventions:<\/p>\n