Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) Explained
The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) is a UK tax applied to plastic packaging that contains less than 30% recycled content.
What is Plastic Packaging Tax?
Introduced to reduce plastic waste, PPT encourages businesses to use more recycled materials in their packaging.
How PPT works
- Applies to plastic packaging
- Threshold: 30% recycled content
- Charges apply if below threshold
How to avoid PPT
Businesses can avoid the tax by increasing recycled content or switching to fibre-based packaging alternatives.
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