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February 10, 2022United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Single-use plastic item ban: Plates, cutlery, balloon sticks, expanded polystyrene food & drink containers

From November 2021 to February 2022, we consulted on the proposal to ban the supply of single-use plastic plates, cutlery...

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 18, 2021United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Plastic Packaging Tax

As noted above, this policy instrument will encourage the use of recycled plastic, which represents a more sustainable method...

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 18, 2021United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Single-use plastic ban: plastic straws, plastic drink stirrers, plastic-stemmed cotton buds

This will reduce the consumption and production of single-use plastic products and reduce waste generation.

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 18, 2021United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Single-Use Carrier Bag Charge Extension

A single-use plastic bag charge has been in place in England since 2015. In May 2021, it was increased from 5p to 10p and...

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 16, 2021United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Consistency in recycling collections in England

Driving up recycling rates to above 50% will keep resources in circulation longer and consequently reduce the consumption of...

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 16, 2021United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Extended producer responsibility: packaging

What are the expected outcomes and achievements in shifting to sustainable consumption and production practices? • That...

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 16, 2021United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Deposit Return Scheme

The intention behind a well-designed DRS is that it is easy for consumers to return drinks containers. Consumers are charged...

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 5, 2021United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Resources & Waste Strategy for England

Implementing the policy direction laid out in the RWS will lead to a significant shift towards a more circular economy, which...

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
National strategy/Roadmap/Plan