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<p>We have no plans to ban “non-recyclable” wrapping paper. Retailers are encouraged
to provide information on whether their wrapping paper can be recycled or whether
it should be disposed of in residual waste.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Packaging
materials, including wrapping paper sold with the product, are covered by the Producer
Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations which place a legal obligation
on businesses that make or use packaging to ensure that a proportion of the packaging
they sell is recovered and recycled.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This creates an
incentive for companies to use less packaging and to ensure that their packaging can
be recycled at end of life as it will reduce their costs in complying with the Regulations.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We have committed to exploring changes to the packaging producer
responsibility scheme. This will look at all aspects of the regime, including mechanisms
to encourage increased recyclability. More detail will be announced in the Resources
and Waste Strategy, which will be published shortly.</p><p> </p>
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