The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) is seen to be more than just a tax. The purpose of the PPT is to provide a financial incentive for businesses to use recycled plastic packaging and find sustainable solutions. With greater demand for recycled plastic, this will increase the amount of recycling and collection of plastic waste, diverting it away from landfill or incineration. By promoting the use of recycled plastic, the PPT will help reduce carbon emissions and support the UK’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, an important step in overall climate change reduction.