Defra launched a consultation seeking views on plans to introduce an Extended Producer Responsibility scheme for packaging.
This will mean that packaging producers will pay the full cost of managing packaging once it becomes waste. This will encourage producers to use less packaging and use more recyclable materials, reducing the amount of hard to recycle packaging placed on the market.
The consultation looks at a number of keys areas, including:
- scheme design
- scheme governance
- implementation timelines
- how the scheme will be enforced
Consultation details:
ACS' submission:
