Plastic packaging tax on bale wrap could lower recycling levels
A plastic packaging tax on silage bale wrap at a rate of £200/t will affect UK farmers from April 1, 2022. It is hoped that this will offer a “clear economic” incentive for businesses to use recycled plastic in the manufacture of plastic packaging. This is according to a statement from government. HM Revenue and Customs guidance states the tax will apply to plastic goods with less than 30% recycled…