WRAP are taking forward two consultations during the Summer as part of the UK Plastics Pact. The deadline for both consultations is 5pm, 12 September 2024.

1. The Eliminating Problem Plastics Report Consultation – Final Revisions to the List

The Eliminating Problem Plastics Report was last updated in 2022 when 6 additional items were added to the list of items or materials to be eliminated, as far as possible, by the end of 2025. The criteria for Target 1 involves items/materials that:

• Are avoidable / reusable options are available
• Do not enter recycling or composting system
• Are not recyclable or hampers the process
• Pollutes our environment.

To date, the Target 1 list has provided an important framework for focus and effort on materials with members working on the same challenges together to a similar timeline. As delivery of the Pact Targets 2 (recyclability) and 3 (effectively recycled) is contingent on the removal or redesign of plastic packaging which is not recyclable and which will not be included within Simpler Recycling, the Target 1 list is being strengthened in order to ensure the same level of focus and effort is placed on materials which are hindering progress towards Targets 2 and 3. Although the end date of 2025 is fast approaching, it is important for the credibility of the Pact to maintain momentum and ambition whilst also reflecting policy developments, innovation and technical developments.

It is for this reason that WRAP is consulting on a wider list of materials which will not be effectively recycled at scale and therefore defined as recyclable within the duration of the Pact nor when household film collections are implemented through Simpler Recycling, along with items designated red in the Polymer Choices best practice design for recyclability. A webinar has been scheduled for members on 24 July to run through the proposed changes and answer any queries. We kindly ask to register on Eventbrite by noon  Wednesday 24 July 2024 by visiting  here.

Feedback will treated confidentially, collated and used to inform the updates to the Eliminating Problem Plastics report. The final report will be shared with members prior to publication this Autumn.

For action: Please review the attached Target 1 consultation document which provides further details on the materials and items being considered for elimination or further investigation, along with the accompanying rationale and complete the Consultation Survey by 5pm on 12 September 2024. A pdf of the survey questions is also attached should you wish to share with colleagues ahead of completing the survey.

1. Refreshed Roadmap to 2025 (and beyond)

The Roadmap to 2025 provides interim milestones and key actions that need to be taken in order for us to collectively deliver UK Plastics Pact targets. It was last updated in June 2022 and, given changes to the policy landscape and key packaging reforms, is now out of date. At the same time UK Plastics Pact members have asked for greater visibility of the critical pathway to 2025, including how much progress is likely to be reported by the end of 2025, and the key actions that need to take place in the following five year period to 2030. A refreshed Roadmap to 2025 (and beyond) will therefore be published this Autumn, in conjunction with the Pact’s annual Progress Report. The draft updated Roadmap was shared in brief at the Summit and is attached. We are therefore seeking your views on the proposed updates in conjunction with the Target 1 Consultation as they are interlinked.

For action: Please review the attached draft refreshed Roadmap to 2025 which provides individual Roadmaps for each of the Pact’s targets and complete the Consultation Survey by 5pm on 12 September 2024. A pdf of the survey questions is also attached should you wish to share with colleagues ahead of completing the survey.

Thank you for taking the time to respond to both surveys. We will review all of your feedback in developing the two reports. In the meantime if you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to contact your Account Manager or ukplasticspact@wrap.ngo

UK Plastics Pact Eliminating Problem Plastics Consultation July 2024

UK Plastics Pact Eliminating Problem Plastics Survey Questions June 2024

UK Plastics Pact Refreshed Roadmap to 2025

UK Plastics Pact Refreshed Roadmap to 2025 Survey Questions