Plastic tax could stall agricultural recycling schemes

Farming organisations have urged HRMC and Defra to reverse its decision to make silage film liable for a new Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), warning it will financially impact UK farmers and stall recycling initiatives.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Plastic tax could stall agricultural recycling schemes

Farming organisations have urged HRMC and Defra to reverse its decision to make silage film liable for a new Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), warning it will financially impact UK farmers and stall recycling...

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