Calculating recovery and recycling targets
Upon completion of the data form, members do not need to be concerned with calculating the final recovery obligations and material specific recycling obligations as Comply Direct will do this on their behalf.
For reference, recovery and recycling target calculations are made in the following way:
Recovery obligation
packaging handled x activity obligation x UK recovery target
Material specific recycling obligation
packaging handled by material x activity obligation x UK recycling target + recycling obligation by material
This calculation must be repeated for each packaging material you handle and your recycling obligation forms part of your overall recovery obligation.
UK business recovery and recycling targets
| 2006 | 2010 indicative | |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 66.5% | 68.5% |
| Glass | 65% | 74.5% |
| Aluminium | 29% | 33.5% |
| Steel | 56% | 59.5% |
| Plastic | 23% | 25.5% |
| Wood | 19.5% | 21.5% |
| Min Recycling | 92% of overall | 92% of overall |
| Overall recovery | 66% | 70% |
The UK business targets for 2008 are higher than those in the directive. This is because not all UK businesses that handle packaging in the UK are obligated under the regulations.
