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<p>In 2019, the Government consulted on measures to require businesses, public bodies
and other organisations to segregate recyclable waste streams including plastic, metal,
paper, glass and food waste so that these could be collected and recycled. The Government
also consulted on measures to reduce the costs of putting in place recycling collections
especially for smaller firms. The response to this consultation was published in July
2019 and showed strong support for businesses to recycle. The forthcoming Environment
Bill is expected to introduce duties for businesses to separate waste to be recycled
in England. The Government will work with businesses to implement these changes and
to increase recycling including investigating measures to reduce costs.</p><p> </p><p>In
addition, the Government has launched a £1 million fund to promote recycling of non-household
municipal waste (or business waste) in England. This fund will provide capital infrastructure
to support collection and recycling of non-household municipal waste (or business
waste) in England. The aim is to encourage organisations that collect or facilitate
collection of this waste to provide new or improved recycling services. There is an
additional aim of providing new infrastructure and better access to services targeting
/ benefitting small to medium enterprises. The grant scheme is managed by the Waste
and Resources Action Programme. The scheme has now closed and applications for funding
are being considered.</p><p> </p>
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