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To: House of Commons
Mandatory recycling labelling for manufactured plastics
Propose an amendment to existing legislation that introduces mandatory labelling for all manufactured plastics to clearly indicate the plastic type using the internationally accepted Mobius recycling logo and relevant number, except where impractical to do so (for example for small plastic components) in which case the recyclability and plastic type should be identified on the sales packaging or manufacturers website as applicable
Why is this important?
In order to improve the recycling rates of plastic across the UK; we declare that the current UK recycling rate of 45.2% of possible recyclable waste is not adequate to protect our rivers and seas from plastic pollution.
As more plastic, and more plastic waste is being created, we need to make it easier to recycle. Currently consumers are confused by the lack of mandatory labelling as to which type of plastic it is and how and where it can be recycled.
