U.K. Targets Waste Packaging With Tax on Non-Recyclable Plastics
- Treasury considers a levy on single-use plastic cups
- Consultation started on timetable to implement the changes
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The U.K. is planning a tax on the import and manufacturing of non-recyclable plastic packaging in response to growing concern about waste materials polluting the environment.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond announced the tax in the 2018 Budget, saying that he is still consulting on the detail and timetable for the changes. It will apply to plastics that contain less than 30 percent recycled material. He also said that he is considering to add a levy to single-use plastic cups.