The idea of a greener future is one that can seem a daunting prospect to tackle at times - especially as businesses look to make the shift towards sustainability, but are unsure of where to begin.
Working towards a net-zero commitment is an issue that is particularly pertinent in 2022, not only due to an increased awareness of a need to tackle carbon emissions, but also because there’s a new tax launching soon which could affect the way businesses operate.
The government’s new initiative the Plastic Packaging Taxcomes into force in April of this year, and aims to incentivise the use of recycled material in the production of plastic packaging.
The tax applies to manufacturers and importers of plastic packaging components which contain less than 30 per cent recycled plastic, giving businesses a good reason to begin to research into introducing a greater use of recycled materials into their operations.
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