Written question asked by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Friday, 14 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 January 2002. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 January 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress she has made in creating a market for recycled plastic; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Mullin: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what progress she has made in creating a market for recycled plastic; and if she will make a statement. [23879] Mr. Meacher: The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) was created in January 2001 to create stable and efficient markets for recycled materials and products, and to help remove barriers to waste minimisation, re-use and recycling. Plastics are one of WRAP's seven set targets to increase mixed plastics recycling by 20,000 tonnes for industrial products and raise awareness of the range and quality of recycled products available. On 5 December WRAP announced that they are funding a series of six regional workshops on plastics recycling to be delivered by the plastics recycling body, RECOUP. These seminars will focus on plastics collection and procurement, as well as providing a showcase for products.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 378 c264W;378 c278W; 23879
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Markets Recycling Packaging Plastics Waste management Waste disposal WRAP
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk