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<p>The Government is committed to tackling plastic pollution and will explore all
options to reduce the impact of plastic on our environment.</p><p>In April we published
our response to the call for evidence on the need for standards for bio-based, biodegradable
and compostable plastics. Responses were mixed regarding the contribution of bio-based
plastics to a more circular economy, with positive views about potential carbon contrasting
with more cautious views about their potential impacts on land-use and waste management.</p><p>Further
research is required to better understand the trade-offs and environmental impacts
associated with generating the feedstocks for bio-based plastics. A key area of interest
for the Government is bio-based plastics derived from materials that would otherwise
have been waste. We welcome further research on the full environmental impacts of
bio-based plastics. You can find out more information at: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fconsultations%2Fstandards-for-biodegradable-compostable-and-bio-based-plastics-call-for-evidence&data=04%7C01%7Cpqteam%40defra.gov.uk%7C69c877e35168402db1ff08d997a0bb88%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C637707538870454211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=6Y4IBhP5G4KRlfxZB4yy%2FpAoprfUSxpO2NfSYqVVo7U%3D&reserved=0"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/standards-for-biodegradable-compostable-and-bio-based-plastics-call-for-evidence</a></p>
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