Delay to multi-billion-pound recycling policy is necessary

Britain's green agenda is at the forefront of Westminster politics this week, with the apparent impact of ULEZ on the Uxbridge by-election and suggestions that the government may backtrack on their planned ban of new gas boilers being installed in our homes.

However, what has passed with less comment is the delay of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) by DEFRA – a key policy and Conservative manifesto commitment. EPR will change how household waste is collected, sorted and recycled up and down the country. It will put a stop to the confusion households face every time we put our bins out – what is for recycling and what isn’t?  Can I recycle this yoghurt pot or that crisp packet?

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