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Plastic packaging taxes as a circular economy tool

Published 19 May, 2026

A CETEx London Climate Action Week 2026 event

Policy Brief Launch

10:30am-12:00pm
Thursday 25 June 2026
LSE, London

We are delighted to invite you to the launch event of a new CETEx policy brief, Plastic packaging taxes as a circular economy tool.

This event will explore how plastic packaging taxes can support the transition to a circular economy, drawing on emerging evidence from the UK and EU.

The launch event will include a presentation of the research findings and a panel discussion with speakers from academia, civil society, and the plastics industry. It is designed for representatives from business, policy and academic organisations who are looking to stay ahead of circular economy challenges and seize new opportunities.

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Lilia Akatova, Policy Analyst, Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx)

Panel Discussants (so far confirmed)

Aleksandra Cavoski, Professor of Environmental Law, University of Birmingham
George Atkinson, Director of Policy, Valpak Ltd
Adam Herriott, Interim Joint Head of Packaging, WRAP

Policy brief

The policy brief presents new analysis of economic, environmental, and behavioural impacts of plastic packaging taxes in the EU and the UK.