Over 20% of plastics recycling capacity has been lost in the UK from 2023-25, finds report
The loss of capacity could undermine policy measures to increase the volume of materials collected for recycling.
The plastics recycling sector is said to be facing challenging economic conditions, resulting in a loss of critical infrastructure.
Viridor commissioned Ceres Waste, Renewables & Environment to undertake this independent assessment.
It is hoped that the findings will contribute to the growing evidence base for policy intervention and support for the plastics recycling sector in the UK.
Without it, the report says the UK Government and devolved administrations risk undermining the success of flagship policies such as Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging, Deposit Return Scheme, Simpler Recycling and emissions trading for energy from waste.
At the same time, the reliance on export for recycling represents a loss of valuable resources and value to the UK economy.
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