Packaging recovery targets set for 2008 to 2010
Earlier this week DEFRA published new packaging waste recovery and recycling targets for 2008 - 2010, increasing the overall target to 72%.
In 2008 alone, these amended targets will prevent an estimated 8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from being emitted into the atmosphere, helping in the fight against climate change.
The new overall targets of 72% in 2008, 73% in 2009 and 74% in 2010 will ensure that we meet the 2008 EU Directive target of recycling 60% of our packaging waste.
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Paper | 67.5% | 68.5% | 69.5% |
| Glass | 78.0% | 80.0% | 81.0% |
| Aluminium | 35.0% | 38.0% | 40.0% |
| Steel | 68.0% | 68.5% | 69.0% |
| Plastic | 26.0% | 27.0% | 29.0% |
| Wood | 20.5% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Recovery | 72.0% | 73.0% | 74.0% |