Stopping plastic packaging could lead to higher carbon alternatives, a Parliamentary report says.
Several supermarkets, for instance, are selling more drinks in coated cartons under the assumption that they can be recycled.
“In fact the items might only be composted in an industrial composter – and, even then, some items might not be fully digested.” Some companies that had tried using this type of plastic also suggested that the material did not degrade as expected in real world conditions.One firm is quoted as saying: “Consumers are hugely confused about what bio-based, compostable and biodegradable mean.
A different firm said: “Packaging technology innovations can be quite the competitive advantage in the current climate.”He said: “All responsible retailers agree that climate change needs to be at the heart of their business, whether that is sourcing products or changing packaging. Ministers say businesses will pay for 100% of costs for dealing with material when it becomes waste, as opposed to around 10% currently.
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