The government is “exploring whether we can ban other problematic materials where suitable alternatives exist”, and polystyrene should be on the list, according to Wrap CEO Marcus Gover.
Speaking at a Westminster energy, environment and transport forum on waste, Gover highlighted that there isn’t a good market for recycled polystyrene and therefore “we have to be questioning whether we should be using [it]”.
In February, the government will launch a call for evidence for how the tax system or new charges could reduce the amount of single-use plastics.
MPs on the House of Commons environmental audit committee recently called for a 25p “latte levy” on disposable coffee cups.
