There have been several countries refusing to take UK recycling as 'paper companies' are being set up - and just dumping 'recycling' in old factory sites. Its ending up all over the world!
We need to have a standardized, easily recyclable plastic.....! AND stop manufacture's putting non perishable goods in vacume packs - hell Butter, Sugar, flour all come in paper - why the hell should screws, handyman fitments and tools come in plastic.
99% of the goods ordered on line are wrapped in several different products - most of which are not recycled by local authorities. It is manufacturer's who are creating the problem - not the consumer!!! But we get the blame....Government needs a kick up the ass and start working with the real culprits.