UK Government targets 50% cut in residual waste by 2042

Sian Sutherland, Co-Founder of A Plastic Planet and Plastic Health Council, welcomed the national review into ‘forever chemicals’ but called for PFAS to be banned and phased out.

“PFAS persist, build up in our bodies, and fuel a growing health crisis while industry avoids responsibility. The review of sewage-sludge spreading highlights how deeply these forever chemicals have infiltrated our food system,” Sutherland said.

“A plan without deadlines, bans, and clear responsibility for cleanup leaves the public exposed. The government must turn this first step into decisive action that removes PFAS from production and use. Anything less leaves families and our environment to absorb the cost of inaction.”