Government announces residual waste target
The government believes collection and packaging reforms will substantially contribute to achieving these interim targets including simpler recycling; extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR); and Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers.
David Gudgeon, head of external affairs, Reconomy Connect, said: “The Government sees its three flagship collection and packaging reforms as the critical levers for delivering these targets, with evidence suggesting they could provide the majority of the reductions required.
