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Environment Protection: Technology

Commons · Question 2126 · Tabled 29 Jul 2024 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 6 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Wera Hobhouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how he plans to encourage investment in (a) chemical recycling and (b) other green technologies.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 6 Sep 2024

The UK is committed to a circular economy which will keep resources in use as long as possible, extracting maximum value, minimizing waste and promoting resource efficiency. Policies such as the UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax help support innovation, growth a...