Package of concerns for reprocessors

摘要

With targets at the same level as 2002 for 2003, many are concerned that the market may start to slow down. The Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive continues to cause concern for many. The UK failed to meet its 2001 recovery and recycling targets under the directive, achieving a packaging recovery rite of 48 percent, 2 percent Short of the 50 percent target required. For 2002, however it looks likely to reach a 59 percent target - a figure that Environment Minister Michael Meacher decided to keep for 2003. His decision was based on the fact that European targets or deadlines for coming years had not been set yet. In October, EU ministers agreed that a maximum recycling rate of 80 percent and none for recovery he adopted, while minimum targets for materials would be set at: Glass 60 percent Paper and board 60 percent Metals 50 percent Plastic 22.5 percent Wood 15 percent.