91. Is the Government driving up plastic use?
About this episode
The episode discusses how government policies may unintentionally increase plastic use in the waste industry.
In recent years, the Government has been rolling out four major policies set to reshape the waste industry. But could these well-intentioned reforms have an unintended side effect, driving a shift towards more plastic? In this episode, we explore how Extended Producer Responsibility and the future Deposit Return Scheme could change the packaging choices brands make, and what that might mean for the products on our supermarket shelves. Plus, are plant pots rubbish or not, what percentage of ho...
More episodes of Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast
- 90. Inside Netflix's 'The Plastic Detox' - the story beyond the screen, with Eric Isaac
- 89. Is palm oil really that bad?
- 88. The truth behind ‘lost parcel’ reselling - scam or goldmine?
- 87. Is expensive petrol driving people to electric cars?
- 86. Netflix's 'The Plastic Detox' - what it gets right (and what it misses)
- 85. Talking rubbish...with the man who collects it, the No. 1 Binman
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast podcast page.