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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

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New faces for UK Advisory Committee on Packaging

The UK Advisory Committee on Packaging has appointed new industry members, bringing new expertise to help with the challenges ahead.

It is hoped that Stuart Hayward-Higham (Suez UK), Valli Murthy (British Glass) and Kevin Vyse (Marks & Spencer) will bring a new impetus and fresh approach to the many challenges facing the UK packaging and waste industry.

For more information on their appointments and what this entails, please follow this link. Read more about New faces for UK Advisory Committee on Packaging

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