EPR fury as mandatory flexible plastic collections delayed

Shopper recycling soft plastic tesco

Source: Berry Global

Local authorities throughout England were expected to start mandatory collection of soft plastics from the kerbside from 31 March 2027. However, last week it emerged the introduction had been delayed until 1 April 2030

Millions poured in to the government’s controversial extended producer responsibility packaging tax risks being wasted after the government delayed plans for the collection of flexible plastic.

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