- The UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), introduced in April 2022, applies to plastic packaging with less than 30% recycled plastic content.
- Its policy goal is to incentivize businesses to increase recycled plastic use in packaging and reduce reliance on virgin plastic.
- The evaluation examines whether PPT has changed business behavior, including packaging choices, demand for recycled plastic, and use of virgin plastic.
- It also assesses whether the tax has contributed to broader environmental objectives.
Source: gov.uk
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