The Wales Environment Trust is a member of the ReMaDe Network UK. The Remade Network UK connects organisations and programmes working to find uses for waste as a resource and to minimise its impact on the environment by identifying alternatives to landfill.
Aggregates Levy
The Aggregate Levy was introduced in April 2002 and has encouraged some substitution of primary materials, as secondary and recycled materials are exempt from taxation.
Research has shown that overall demand for aggregates is relatively inelastic, that is, overall demand does not generally fluctuate according to price, as in order to function, the construction industry must have aggregates.
A Sustainability Fund has been set up with the objective of using part of the revenues from the Levy to promote recycling and to provide environmental benefits to quarrying communities.
Currently the Aggregates Levy is £1.95 for each tonne of primary aggregate supplied.
