Implementing the Packaging Strategy: recovery and recycling targets, funding transparency and technical changes

May 2010

FDF does not consider that higher targets on their own will achieve the progress the Government wishes to see on packaging recycling, particularly in terms of building a strong and resilient UK recycling system and ensuring that the significant progress made so far is not undermined.

What is also needed is strong leadership from Government to local authorities to act in a more consistent way in terms of materials collection alongside more discussion on how best to secure the investment in recycling infrastructure in the UK as well as identification of end markets.

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