Initiatives that would encourage consumers to recycle more in the UK 2019-2020

Published by Ian Tiseo, Feb 6, 2023
According to a 2020 survey with UK consumers, 66 percent responded that standardized packaging would encourage them to recycle more. This was a significant increase from the previous year. The next key drivers for encouraging recycling amongst consumers were more knowledge about materials and easier recycling systems.

Initiatives needed which would encourage consumers to recycle more in the United Kingdom in 2019 and 2020

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Release date

September 2020

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

July 2020

Number of respondents

8,167*

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original survey question: "Which of the following would make you recycle more?"
2019 base : 2,500; 2020 base : 8,167

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Collection

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Treatment and recycling

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