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...