Written question asked by Lord Hunt of Wirral (Conservative) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Packaging: Recycling
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the Packaging Recovery Note system in investment in the UK recycling infrastructure and recycling rates; and whether they plan to reform or abolish that system.
- Answer
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The Packaging Waste Recycling Note (PRN) system has supported an increase in packaging waste recycling rates from 45% in 2003 to 64.7% in 2023 and has continued to support delivery of recycling targets.
The system generated £322m in revenue from the sale of PRN/PERNs in 2025. Reprocessors and exporters accredited to issue PRN/PERNs are required to report on how they have used this revenue to help build increased capacity across the recycling sector as part of their business plan.
A consultation on reforms to the PRN system has recently closed. Defra officials will review the responses and decide on next steps shortly.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL193
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Recycling Packaging
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- 2026-06-01 11:46:09 +0100
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