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With packaging waste continuing to rise, the need for urgent action has never been more apparent \/ Credit: Gary Perkin via Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

A recent study has revealed that UK households disposed of 5.6 million tonnes of packaging waste in the past year.<\/p>\n

The analysis, commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), County Councils Network (CCN), and District Councils Network (DCN), sheds light on the recycling habits of households and the urgent need for reform.<\/p>\n

Recycling efforts revealed<\/h2>\n

According to the study, approximately 3.2 million tonnes of packaging were successfully placed in recycling bins. However, a significant portion, 2.3 million tonnes, ended up in residual or \u201cblack\u201d bins, indicating a failure to recycle effectively.<\/p>\n

Alarmingly, around 70,000 tonnes of packaging waste were mistakenly disposed of in food waste bins. This misplacement highlights the challenges households face in correctly sorting their waste.<\/p>\n

Call for government reform<\/h2>\n

As the issue of packaging waste continues to grow, councils are advocating for new reforms aimed at reducing excess packaging and enhancing recycling processes.<\/p>\n

Local authorities are urging the UK Government to prioritise strategies that minimise unnecessary waste creation and increase the recyclability of packaging materials.<\/p>\n

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