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UK Government release results on consultation surrounding reduction of Single-Use Plastics

A recent UK Government consultation on the potential of fiscal reforms to assist in reducing single-use plastic waste, has met with significant response rates across many sectors.

The consultation, which was open to public comment between March and May of this year, received 162,000 responses, each offering a number of viable suggestions on reforms to the UK's current fiscal system that will allow for greater changes in plastic consumption. Suggestions offered by respondents include: Read more about UK Government release results on consultation surrounding reduction of Single-Use Plastics

Plastic Waste: a European strategy to protect the planet, defend our citizens and empower our industries

The European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy was published in January 2018, it is the first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics and is a part of the transition towards a more circular economy. Follow this link for more information. Read more about Plastic Waste: a European strategy to protect the planet, defend our citizens and empower our industries

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