Trade association for the UK Plastic Industry, the British Plastics Federation (BPF) has stressed on the resource efficiency and benefits of rigid plastics packaging while responding to the UK Government’s Consultation on the Waste Prevention Programme for England.
It outlines to the government the importance of plastics packaging in achieving a low carbon economy.
BPF Industry Issues senior executive Jonathan Bloom said plastics packaging these days is up to 80% lighter than it was 20 years ago even as it maintains the same or better technical performance.
"This is the result of technological innovation on the part of raw material producers and processors, together with forward leaps in design, tooling and processing. Whilst still ensuring packaging is able to carry out its primary function of protecting a product through all stages of the supply, distribution and use phrase," said Bloom.
'It is important that UK Government recognises that plastics packaging is incredibly resource efficient and is not only responsible for a minimal use of physical resources its durability and sealabilty protects goods from deterioration and increases their shelf life. It is an incredibly effective agent in the fight against reducing food waste," he added.
