BPF Recycling Group members Hit 500 KT of recovered plastics

The British Plastics Federation's Recycling Group (BPFRG) has released the results of its 2011 Annual Return Survey, which was completed by approximately 87% of the Group’s membership by turnover. This annual survey obtains  information and statistics on the total tonnage of plastics recovered by its members and is critical instrument to better understand the dynamics of the plastics recycling sector.

2011 has been an important milestone for the BPFRG, with members recycling a total of  517KT of plastics and breaking the ½ million tonne barrier for the 1st time.

Chairman , Roger Baynham, said “ the BPF RG continues to see strong growth in its membership and this  survey reinforces  our position at the forefront of the UK plastics recycling industry. However, the increased packaging recycling targets set by the government are challenging and will only be achieved by creating  a credible route map  which must address the UK’s over-reliance on export markets for its plastics waste.”

The BPFRG, in its mission to be the primary voice for the UK plastics recycling industry, has identified the key issues influencing growth and its proposals for reform of the PRN/PERN system would , it believes, re-balance the system such that  UK reprocessors are fairly incentivised and packaging manufacturers, brand owners and retailers are engaged.

The Group encourages co-operation between recyclers and processors, as well as with stakeholders throughout the supply chain, in its aim to encourage and incentivise the use of recycled plastics.

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Notes for editors:

British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the UK trade association for the plastics industry – representing the whole supply chain including polymer producers, distributors, additives suppliers, machinery manufacturers, processors and recyclers.