Explore our plastics and packaging research, tools and guidance
Essential reading
Plastic packaging plays an important role in protecting goods as they move through the economy and importantly in reducing food waste and its climate impact. However, the current plastics system is failing. Our throwaway culture has led to increasing levels of plastic waste in our natural environment. Our reports, guidance, research and tools can help you make the necessary changes in your business to create a circular economy for plastics keeping them in the economy and out of the environment.
The UK Plastics Pact
Key reports from our world first initiative tackling plastic waste and pollution
Packaging design
Our key guidance to help your business transform your product and packaging design for greater recyclability.
Improving recycling rates and driving material quality
Our reports and guidance can help you realise the economic and environmental benefits of creating a circular economy for plastics in the UK. We can reap the benefits through collaborative action and whole system change which will improve recycling rates and material quality.
Citizen research
Our world leading citizen research can help your business understand and navigate the complexities of citizen recycling behaviour. This enables you to have a clearer picture of what messages resonate with your customers. This clear understanding helps improve recycling rates and change behaviour collectively.
Citizen behaviour change campaigns
Our citizen behaviour change campaigns provide a wealth of resources and campaign assets that make recycling behaviour change possible.
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Recycle Now
Use our world leading citizen behaviour change campaigns to develop and promote normative recycling messages through your marketing channels.
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Clear on Plastics
Cutting through the confusion by give citizens clear, evidence-based information on plastics and sustainability, allowing them to make their own informed choices.