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<p>Our overarching ambition is to manage residual waste in a way that maximises its
value as a resource whilst minimising its environmental impact. We are committed to
eliminating avoidable waste by 2050.</p><p> </p><p>In December 2018, we published
our Resources and Waste Strategy which explains how we will overhaul current waste
management systems. Building on the commitments in the Strategy, we have published
three consultations:</p><p> </p><p>- On making producers pay the full cost of dealing
with packaging waste (<a href="https://consult.defra.gov.uk/environmental-quality/consultation-on-reforming-the-uk-packaging-produce/"
target="_blank">Reforming the Packaging Producer Responsibility System</a>)</p><p>-
On a consistent set of materials to be collected across England from households and
businesses for recycling (<a href="https://consult.defra.gov.uk/environmental-quality/consultation-on-consistency-in-household-and-busin/"
target="_blank">Consultation on consistency in household and business recycling collections
in England</a>)</p><p>- On bringing in a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks cans
and bottles (<a href="https://consult.defra.gov.uk/environment/introducing-a-deposit-return-scheme/"
target="_blank">Consultation on Introducing a DRS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland</a>).</p><p>
</p><p>These consultations are open until 13 May.</p>
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