The future of compostables in packaging After the consultations, what next? 19 June 2019

Strategic direction for resources and waste Towards regenerative circular economy Enhance benefits and value of resources Using resources more sustainably and efficiently and minimise waste Double resource productivity Work towards zero avoidable waste by 2050 Incentivise producers to manage resources more efficiently through producer responsibility systems Leave environment in a better state than we found Increase resource efficiency/reduce waste Work towards eliminating: avoidable waste by 2050; avoidable plastic waste within the period of the paan

The Resources and Waste Strategy Supports the ambitions of the 25 Year Environment Plan Work towards eliminating food waste to landfill by 2030 Work towards all plastic packaging being recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025 Establishes a framework for Extended Producer Responsibility and commits to reforming packaging PR in line with this Launch a call for evidence on standards for bio-based and biodegradable plastics

£ Four consultations Collection Standards DRS for drinks Packaging EPR containers Packaging EPR £ Plastic Packaging tax

What next? Consultations have closed We are analysing the responses received We will publish a summary of responses to each consultation We will consult on final proposals and regulatory framework for introducing these proposals in early 2020 Indicative timescale for Defra reforms to take effect is 2023 Plastic tax to be announced in Autumn budget and proposal is to introduce from April 2022

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