General Article Government review of waste policy 2011

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What this means for the environment

Why waste matters

Sustainable waste policies are an important part of tackling climate change and protecting our natural resources. If we want a more sustainable economy, we need to reduce waste and make better use of what we produce. That’s why the Government has reviewed and improved its waste policies. This factsheet tells you what we plan to do and how it will help the environment.

A zero waste economy

Despite good progress in reducing waste, the UK...

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