New free recycling roadmap for plastics

The British Plastics Federation has introduced the second edition of its Recycling Roadmap, an invaluable resource designed to provide a comprehensive overview of plastic recycling in the UK as well as set out what the industry wants to see in the future.

This update is packed with the latest UK data on plastic recycling and some really promising forecasts for the next decade. It also shines a light on the key changes needed to make these goals a reality. This report was produced in collaboration with Recoup, and emphasises the importance of getting more government support to boost investment in the UK's recycling infrastructure. 

Here is what the UK could achieve by 2035:

• A 70% reuse and recycling rate.

• An extra 23% of total plastic waste could be mechanically recycled in the UK.

• An extra 6% could be chemically recycled.

• Some 15% less plastic could be sent to energy recovery facilities.

• Some 13% of the UK’s total plastic waste could be reused.

The document aims to ignite transformative action by highlighting the essential changes needed to advance circularity in the UK.

You can download the Recycling Roadmap for free here