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2019-07-22 | |
发布年 | 2019 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 气候变化 |
正文(英文) | Press release UK to lead global innovation in sustainable plastics in drive to net zeroNew forms of packaging and plastic made from plants, wood chippings and food waste could be a step closer, thanks to new business and government investment. ![]()
New forms of packaging and plastic made from plants, wood chippings and food waste could be a step closer, thanks to new business and government investment. Businesses are expected to jointly invest up to £149 million, alongside a £60 million government investment, to help fight the global battle against single use plastics. Funding could be used to find ways to cut waste in the supply chain, develop new business models and create new sustainable recyclable materials. This could include using plants instead of oils to make plastic, which will help reduce their carbon impact. This forms part of the government’s Clean Growth Challenge – a key part of the modern Industrial Strategy - and follows the UK becoming the first major economy to legislate to end its contribution to global warming by 2050. Business Secretary Greg Clark said:
Around 80 million tonnes of plastic packaging is produced annually and if left unchecked, this is expected to triple by 2050. After a short first-use cycle, 95% of plastic packaging is lost to the economy. Brands are increasingly acting on the need to shift away from single use plastics. Sainsbury’s has committed to removing 10,000 tonnes this year as well as removing plastic bags from fresh fruit and vegetables and introducing water refill stands in superstores. Today the supermarket chain has announced the removal of all plastic bags for loose fruit and vegetables in Lincoln and Kidlington stores. Judith Batchelar Director of Sainsbury’s Brand:
Investment through the government’s modern Industrial Strategy is already backing the development of plastics made from plants, and products that degrade easily in an open environment. Companies behind these innovations include London-based start-up Skipping Rocks Lab, who have created new packaging made from Notpla, a material made from seaweed and plants that only lasts as long as it needs to. This material was used in a trial by Just Eat for their condiments and used as an alternative to plastic bottles at the London Marathon 2019. As part of this wider focus, the government today published a call for evidence on standards for these types of materials, known as bio-based and biodegradable plastics. It seeks evidence from scientists, manufacturers and the research community, on the sustainability and wider impacts of biodegradable, compostable, and bio-based plastics and asks whether new and improved standards and labelling for these materials would be valuable. UK Research and Innovation Chief Executive, Professor Sir Mark Walport said:
Unilever Chief R&D Officer Richard Slater said:
Notes to editorsToday’s announcement is part of the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging challenge, through Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, delivered by UK Research and Innovation. It builds on the UK Bioeconomy Strategy and government’s Resources and Waste Strategy which sets out its plans to overhaul the waste system, cut plastic pollution, and move towards a more circular economy. The Industrial Strategy sets out how the whole of the UK can build on its strengths, extend them into the future, and capitalise on new opportunities. Investing in science and research to keep us at the forefront of new technologies and the benefits they bring, including through meeting the Clean Growth Grand Challenge.
Published 22 July 2019
Last updated 22 July 2019 + show all updates
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