SEAC Ltd has celebrated efforts from leading activists, food & drink manufacturers and supermarkets for doing their bit for Pledge 4 Plastics

Last month, a partnership pledge between industry leaders in the United Kingdom was launched, with the aim to encourage Britons to recycle plastics more proactively.

The government-backed campaign asks people to pledge to recycle an extra plastic bottle; pot, tub or tray; or one of each every week. Already, tens of thousands in the United Kingdom are thought to be participating, doing their bit for the environment and being more vigilant in their recycling habits.

The initiative is led by recycling charity Recoup and counts amongst its members a number of major partners. Presently, Nestle UK, PlasticsEurope, Surrey County Cancel, RECOUP, Marks & Spencer and Coca Cola Enterprises amongst others are all involved in some capacity.

Pledge 4 Plastics was started in response to government set recycling targets aimed at the country’s packaging sector from 2013 to 2017. The industry will need to double recycling levels by 2017.

Stuart Foster, CEO of RECOUP, explained: “The Pledge 4 Plastics campaign aims to encourage people to think and act differently and rewards them for doing so. We want to highlight how great things can come from recycling unwanted plastic.

Dan Rogerson, government resource minister, said: “The UK has made tremendous progress on recycling over the last 10 years, building a stronger circular economy and greener society, and this reflects a lot of hard work from industry and local authorities, alongside a desire from residents to do more.

“This is another great initiative to boost the recycling of plastic packaging which has our full and ongoing support – I’ve already made my pledge and encourage others to sign up to do their bit.”

The people behind the pro-active campaign have already sent out a toolkit to retailers, environmental bodies, local authorities and brand owners, encouraging them to spread the message to the public.

SEAC Ltd, a company responsible for selling Fiberon® composite decking products in the United Kingdom, have thrown their support behind Pledge 4 Plastics, backing the core message and stressing the importance of recycling.

A spokesman for SEAC Ltd said: “We live in a rapidly changing world, with population, urban density and resource-heavy technologies rising on a day-to-day basis. While our modern world has many great benefits, recycling is something that’s sometimes overlooked and that’s not good for the either the country or the planet.

“Recycling is essential to protect the environment and ensure we’re not depleting the earth’s resources.”

SEAC Ltd are invested in recycling as they’re the UK provider of Fiberon® composite garden decking.

“As a Fiberon® seller we know all too well how important recycling is. The composite decking ranges we provide are all made from recycled plastic and wood materials, so not only are you doing wonders for your garden or business when you choose Fiberon® but you’re also doing your bit to support plastic recycling!”

Buy composite materials for your garden today at www.fiberondecking.co.uk.