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Beverage Containers: Recycling

Asked by Sarah PochinReform UKDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 26 June 2026UIN 11977

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her planned timetable is for publishing (a) the circular economy strategy and (b) call for evidence on reusable containers.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Defra intend to publish the Circular Economy Growth Plan and launch a call for evidence on reusable packaging soon. The department continues to drive circularity through a range of activities. This includes the recent publication of guidance to support English Mayoral Strategic Authorities in embedding circular economy approaches.

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