Only a third of plastic food packaging can be recycled, councils say

Scrap 'smorgasbord' of plastics used in packaging, town hall chiefs tell manufacturers

Only a third of the plastic in packaging pots and trays for food can be recycled, local authorities have said.

Town hall chiefs urged manufacturers to scrap the "smorgasbord" of plastics used to package foods from fruit and vegetables to yoghurt, margarine and microwave meals to help cut waste and increase recycling.