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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Recycling Rates

Thursday 22 July 2021 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government is implementing reforms in the waste sector to increase recycling rates.
  • Reforms include consistency in waste collection, extended producer responsibility for packaging, and a deposit return scheme for drinks containers.
  • The Minister acknowledges that the Government can learn from Wales and Newport regarding recycling achievements.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jessica Morden Lab Newport East
Environment
Context

The question arises from the need to improve recycling performance in England.

Question

What steps are being taken by the Government to enhance recycling rates? The current situation is unsatisfactory and requires immediate action.

Answer from Rebecca Pow

We are implementing reforms in the waste sector designed to increase the amount of material recycled. These include consistency in household and business waste collection, extended producer responsibility for packaging, and a deposit return scheme for drinks containers. The goal is to recycle 70% of packaging by 2030 and 65% of municipal waste by 2035.

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Q2 Jessica Morden Lab Newport East
Wales Environment
Context

Wales is noted for its high recycling rates, particularly in Newport where the local council and Wastesavers have achieved notable success. The reuse centre managed by Ruth Jones's constituency is a nominee for civic amenity centre of the year.

Question

Does the Minister agree that the Government can learn much from Wales and Newport, given their exceptional recycling achievements?

Answer from Rebecca Pow

I thank the hon. Lady for her question. If we can learn lessons from anyone, I am never too proud. The challenges are different in every place, but we have set targets to increase our recycling rates here in the UK and Wales will be joining us in the deposit return scheme.

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Not addressed: The Minister did not fully acknowledge that the Government could learn specific lessons from Newport's high recycling rates.

How: Equally, The Challenges Are Different In Every Place.

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