British Plastics Federation's response to the Budget
Philip Law, Director General
| British Plastics Federation
"The government’s ambition to leave the environment in a better state for future generations is one that we in the plastics industry share, and we are ready to help them get it right in a conversation that needs to involve manufacturers, retailers, recyclers and the wider public".
"The plastics industry wants to see more recycled content in its products and has already set out a vision to minimize plastic entering the sea and to ensure that no plastic packaging goes to landfill by 2030".
"We will look closely at the detail of the announcement today and engage with the government constructively in the weeks and months ahead. However, we urge caution when it comes to demanding a particular level of recycled content in packaging products — as we must ensure the UK has the recycling infrastructure to meet demand. It is important that revenue raised by the new tax is invested in developing the UK’s recycling infrastructure to help the UK to remain competitive and meet the growing demand for recycled content."
