Government sets out plans to overhaul waste system
(WorldNews Africa)

Government launches consultations to overhaul the waste system, cut plastic pollution, and move towards a more circular economy. Packaging producers set to pay the full cost of dealing with their waste, more consistent household recycling, and a Deposit Return Scheme for cans and bottles, subject to consultation. Consultation also launched for a world-leading tax on plastic packaging which does not meet a minimum threshold of at least 30% recycled content. New analysis published today shows the net benefit to UK economy of the changes will run into millions. Plans for a major overhaul of the country`s waste system have been set out in a suite of consultations launched today by Environment...