Wrap: don’t compromise performance in drive to be green

Wrap is currently studying the viability of MPR, compared with alternative methods, such as incineration or landfill.

Although the UK is currently in compliance with the packaging directive for commercial and industrial film recycling, only one in four plastic bottles is recycled.

If tests support MPR, Wrap will look to establish a business case.

"MPR must be the best option both economically and environmentally, and the whole supply chain would have a role to play in making it work," said Davidson.

Wrap hopes to complete its study in early 2008 and be in a situation to publish a UK-specific strategy by March.

Around 20,000 tonnes of mixed plastics are collected in the UK each year, much of which is exported.

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