The British government wants to significantly reduce packaging waste and is making around £1.1 billion available for this purpose. The money is to be channelled into new collection and recycling systems and support companies in bringing more environmentally friendly packaging onto the market.
The UK is stepping up its efforts to combat packaging waste. The government has announced that it will provide £1.1 billion to improve the country's waste management systems and Promote investment in recycling infrastructure and sustainable materials. The aim is to significantly reduce the amount of waste from packaging and strengthen the circular economy.
Some of the funds are intended to help local authorities, introduce standardised collection and sorting procedures. In addition, companies are to be supported in converting packaging so that it is easier to recycle or reuse. The programme is part of a wider plan to help England meet its statutory targets for reducing packaging waste by the end of the decade.
The government emphasises that the investment should not only bring ecological benefits, but could also reduce costs for waste disposal and the use of resources in the long term. Observers see this as an important step towards Making manufacturers more responsible and accelerate the transformation towards sustainable packaging solutions.
