Recycling options dwindle for councils hit by China ban
A number of councils are re-thinking their recycling policies as dealing with unwanted plastic becomes more difficult.
Until earlier this year, the UK sent a big chunk of its used plastic to China, where it was used to make items such as computers, toys and appliances.
But the Chinese banned imports of plastic waste in January, leaving local councils searching for other options.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has told residents to recycle only plastic bottles, shampoo and bleach bottles, leaving all other plastic in regular waste bins.
The council's cabinet member for regulatory services and the environment Hayley Eachus said: "There has been a drop in the market for recycling mixed plastics making it unviable for the company providing mixed plastic bring b...
