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The #EnvironmentBill returning would be the best end to #RecycleWeek.
It can bring in new laws to clean up our environment, from preventing plastic pollution & #foodwaste to banning single-use items (
this famous pic from Justin Hofman @NHM_WPY)
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It can bring in new laws to clean up our environment, from preventing plastic pollution & #foodwaste to banning single-use items (
this famous pic from Justin Hofman @NHM_WPY) Short thread
First and foremost, recycling reform is needed.
The latest @WhichUK investigation finds that only a third (34%) of the UK's best-selling food and drink brands have packaging that is fully recyclable in household collections.
@BBCNews https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54271661
The latest @WhichUK investigation finds that only a third (34%) of the UK's best-selling food and drink brands have packaging that is fully recyclable in household collections.
@BBCNews https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54271661
There’s also a significant lack of trust in the current recycling system.
A recent @YouGov poll for @ViridorUK found that, out of 8,000 respondents, only 8% had a “great deal” of trust in the National Gov ensuring recycling happens properly.
@CIWM https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/make-manufacturers-pay-for-recycling-uk-says-in-viridor-yougov-poll/
A recent @YouGov poll for @ViridorUK found that, out of 8,000 respondents, only 8% had a “great deal” of trust in the National Gov ensuring recycling happens properly.
@CIWM
https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/make-manufacturers-pay-for-recycling-uk-says-in-viridor-yougov-poll/
But this isn't because people aren't recycling.
Only 4% "rarely" recycle according to @recycle_now stats, & 93% of households believe “everyone has a responsibility to help towards cleaning up the environment”.
@RebeccaSmithers for @guardian https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/21/uk-households-recycle-regularly-study
Only 4% "rarely" recycle according to @recycle_now stats, & 93% of households believe “everyone has a responsibility to help towards cleaning up the environment”.
@RebeccaSmithers for @guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/21/uk-households-recycle-regularly-study
New laws proposed in #EnvironmentBill will help address this by:
Ensuring producers are responsible for the packaging they produce
Separating collection for #FoodWaste (which still makes up 1/3 of what people throw in normal bin)
Banning or restricting exports of waste
Ensuring producers are responsible for the packaging they produceSeparating collection for #FoodWaste (which still makes up 1/3 of what people throw in normal bin)Banning or restricting exports of waste
Important quote:
"This nation [should not] be offshoring its waste for others to deal with.”
From @michaelgove when he introduced the Resources and Waste Strategy in December 2018.
"This nation [should not] be offshoring its waste for others to deal with.”From @michaelgove when he introduced the Resources and Waste Strategy in December 2018.
Gov has promised to match or exceed what the EU does on resources, but it's at risk of falling behind & #COVID19 is further exacerbating this (see @GreenerUK_ latest risk tracker: https://bit.ly/3iYnBOQ )
For #RecycleWeek, it is crucial the #EnvironmentBill returns shortly
For #RecycleWeek, it is crucial the #EnvironmentBill returns shortly
