There is a desire to increase recycling rates in the UK, but these rates are based on what is collected rather than what is actually recycled. As a rigorous engineer in this sector, I believe this has a negative impact on innovation and progress towards true recycling. Increasing the recycling of household plastic packaging (bottles, pots, tubs, trays and films) is a key aim, enabling the conversion of this recycling stream into valuable materials and with the associated carbon benefits.
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