The UK generates around 10 million tonnes of packaging waste a year. More than half of it can be found in household bins. However a large proportion is also generated by businesses. Most of this waste ends up buried in the ground as landfill even though a lot of it could be recycled.
The introduction of recycling targets for businesses to recover a proportion of the packaging they place on the market, means that at least 74% of packaging waste must now be recovered and recycled. It is important that we all recycle as much as possible so that the UK can meet these targets.
Our recycle bank locator will help you find a recycling facility close to you.
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