British Plastics Federation urges recognition from government

Posted on 20 Mar 2024 by The Manufacturer

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published its election manifesto, calling for greater recognition of the industry, measures to support the plastic packaging and recycling industries, and longer-term support to ensure that the UK remains competitive. The document is being sent to all major political parties, MPs and key stakeholders.

Recognition as a vital industry The UK plastics industry is a sector of strategic importance for national and economic security and the BPF is calling for the plastics sector to be more clearly recognised by government as a ‘foundation industry’. This is a term the UK government uses to identify industries that are vital to…

This content is for subscribers only. Subscribe now for free to read the full article.