The Independent today reported that 112 MPs have joined its campaign against excess over-packaged products. In a bid to reduce the millions of tonnes of wrappers and cartons thrown in the UK’s bins, The Independent began its Campaign Against Waste on January 22 and the paper is now calling for people to have their voice heard on the issue by lobbying their MP to join the protest.

It is hoped that this surge of parliamentary support for the Early Day Motion 814 will show the government the force of public opinion on the issue and increase the chances of legislation reaching the statute book. The EDM 814 actually commends The Independent’s campaign and calls on shops to tackle the problem and to encourage suppliers to do likewise.

The motion also highlights that packaging takes up 17 per cent of the annual food budget and generates 4.6mt of household rubbish a year.

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