the option to specify material in a different category or fee level. The exception for us is the automated bagging systems we supply, where paper can be used attracting a fee of £ 196 per tonne, less than half that for plastics. This is the case for both horizontal and vertical bagging systems.
The detailed material specification can affect the final element of the legislation – the recyclability. Monomers, plastics with a simple single molecular structure, are much simpler to recycle than polymers, plastics with complex structures. In this way, understanding the technical composition of alternative plastic materials can lead producers to make a more informed decision and provide a more recyclable pack.
As recycling labels are now mandatory under this legislation, it will become clear to consumers which products have easily recyclable packaging and which don’ t, potentially leading consumers to prefer the more recyclable option.
YPS is a member of the OPRL organisation who we recommend as experts in all aspects of product recyclability labelling. They advise on pack recyclability and methods of improving this aspect, as well as being a resource to create the correct finished labels.
For producers looking to explore the most advanced flexible materials, our team are always happy to discuss what’ s available and how it fits with producers’ products and environmental targets.
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