August 2005
Changes to packaging regulations
The UK is required under EU law to recycle and recover between 55 and 80% of all packaging by 2010. Following the new EU targets for the recycling of waste from packaging, Defra has announced it will be consulting on how to meet these goals.
The EU wants to see member states doing more to cut waste from packaging and last week announced new targets which must be met by most countries by 2008. Now Defra is asking business and others involved in the recycling sector how the targets can best be met.
The consultation paper outlines the proposals of the department, the Scottish Executive and the Welsh Assembly on how best to meet the EU requirements as well as laying out aspirations for further improvements to packaging recycling beyond the 2008 targets.
The UK is required under EU law to recycle and recover between 55 and 80% of all packaging by 2010, including individual targets for specific materials such as plastic, paper, glass, steel, wood and aluminium.
It also suggests ways to simplify the current system and clear up existing confusion.
Those with an interest in the new packaging waste targets, and Defra estimates they will impact on some 11,000 companies and organisations in the UK, have until October 3 to make their voices heard.
he consultation period is being limited to just six weeks, says the department, because it is vital that any changes to targets come into force by 1 January 2006 in order to allow obligated business sufficient time to plan.
If you would like to discuss how Pro Enviro could help you meet any future obligations, contact Aneeta Patel on 024 7632 3260.
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