01 Apr 2022 --- The UK Plastic Packaging Tax came into effect today, but 77% of British retail and manufacturing businesses are not aware of it, according to research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Veolia. The tax places a £200 (US$262) per metric ton levy on producers or importers of plastic packaging if they do not include 30% recycled content. The legislation is expected to impact around 20,000 businesses.
