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Guide
5 June 2018
Wales has achieved great success in recycling and has come a long way in improving the recycling of plastics from households, achieving a 75% recycling rate for plastic bottles. It was also the first nation in the UK to introduce a single use carrier bag charge. However, there’s still work to do.
Initiatives:
- Plastic Packaging
- Collections & recycling
Sector:
- Manufacturers
- Local Authorities
- National government and departments
- Non-governmental organisations
- Public sector
Case study
15 March 2018
Prior to WRAP Cymru’s involvement, EcoKeg was wholly reliant on a single source of recycled HDPE. In order to mitigate this risk, WRAP Cymru explored other feedstock sources, identifying and engaging with alternative suppliers.
Initiatives:
- Recycled content in manufacturing
- Plastic Packaging
Sector:
- Manufacturers