Peter Clayson, Head of Government Affairs at DS Smith confirms that, “DS Smith welcomes Defra and HM Treasury’s consultations on the UK Resources and Waste Strategy, which includes a focus on packaging reforms and improved home recycling collections and follows the disappointing recent ONS figures that showed paper and cardboard packaging recovered or recycled fell by 3.5% across the UK.
“As one of the UK’s leading producers of packaging and its biggest paper and cardboard recycler, we know that the nation’s waste management system has reached a critical point. We believe that the implementation of a genuine circular system which safeguards the quality of material collected to further our economy is potentially obtainable through these consultations.
However, there is much work to be done to increase investment and implement a coherent system which rewards good recyclable design and allows consumers to successfully contribute as part of their everyday recycling efforts. Despite the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit, we look forward to participating in meaningful discussions to work towards a significant improvement.”
