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| **United Kingdom** | **Packaging** | **HDPE Facility** |
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**The new PPWR rules (2025) require 10% recycled plastic in milk bottles by 2030. Many brands are rushing to catch up but our partner was already ahead.**

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**At Veolia’s Dagenham facility in the UK, we recycle 300 million HDPE milk bottles every year. Our advanced process turns them into new food-grade plastic that meets strict EU and UK safety standards. Thanks to our advanced process, we have been able to close the loop of milk bottles for more than 10 years.**

This closed-loop system saves around 15k tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, that’s like preventing 40,000 hours of air travel. It’s a Its unique, proven, large-scale solution has been helping helping dairy brands meet tough new regulations while cutting their carbon footprint.

Veolia’s PlastiLoop technology is not just recycling, it’s engineering circular polymers that deliver quality, safety, and sustainability. This is ecological transformation in action, supporting the GreenUp strategy to resourcing the world responsibly.

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