Recycled plastic could supply three-quarters of UK demand, report finds
by Sandra Laville from Environment | The Guardian on (#3S8GM)
Circular economy could recycle more plastic and meet industry demand for raw materials, finds Green Alliance research
Plastic recycled in the UK could supply nearly three-quarters of domestic demand for products and packaging if the government took action to build the industry, a new report said on Thursday.
The UK consumes 3.3m tonnes of plastic annually, the report says, but exports two-thirds to be recycled. It is only able to recycle 9% domestically.
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