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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. THANK YOU Packaging@defra.gov.uk