New Measures To Eliminate Plastic Waste New Measures To Eliminate Plastic Waste

The government is set to introduce measures to further reduce the circulation of single-use plastics and encourage the use of recycled plastic. The measures are expected to influence all aspects of the retail supply chain and have a particular impact on the food and drink sector.

Why does it matter?

Aside from the obvious environmental benefits, it is likely that retailers that don't comply with legislative changes will find consumers are increasingly voting with their feet as environmental factors become a more defining feature of where they spend their money. Though it may be more costly for retailers to comply in the short term, there may be possible sanctions for non-compliance and we expect more stringent measures and/or monitoring to be introduced over time - so retailers may wish to get ahead now to the extent that they are not doing so already.