Eliminating problem plastics
25th June 2019
Eight problematic or unnecessary single-use plastics set to be eliminated under The UK Plastics Pact by the end of 2020. 19 other single-use plastic items are being investigated to look at ways of reducing their environmental impact through avoidance of their use, redesign, reuse and/or smarter recycling.
Key points
The UK Plastics Pact identify eight problem plastics to be eliminated by the end of 2020.
19 more plastic items and materials will be actively investigated to test the viability for their continued use.
This is the first action under ‘Target One’ of The UK Plastics Pact.