Consumers

Over 10 million tonnes of packaging are used each year in the UK, equating to 16% of all household waste.

Packaging is essential to the containment, protection and preservation of products. Without it many products would not be available, such as fruit and vegetables delivered from overseas, with a traditionally short shelf life.

Government legislation was implemented in 1997 that ensures packaging is reduced, reused and recycled. Since its implementation packaging recycling has gone up from 25% to 60%. To do your bit and find out what you can recycle in your area, please click here…