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Everyone uses products such as TVs, DVD players, fridges, lamps and computers. These products consume energy and water and produce waste.
- A large proportion of the electricity consumed is generated by burning fossil fuels, such as natural gas. This process emits harmful greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide which contribute to climate change and global warming. >> more
- In 2003, UK household appliances consumed 29 % of the total electricity supplied (403 TWh), emitting 176 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
- Products and appliances that are no longer needed at the end of their useful lives become a waste problem. >> more
- The environmental impact of a product is determined by the amount of resources consumed and the waste generated. >> more
Market Transformation Programme
The Market Transformation Programme (MTP) is a government programme. MTP works with everybody that needs to be included to encourage the design of better products that use less resources in the first place. So, MTP saves money and the environment, sometimes without the consumer even knowing. >> more
MTP Approach
The MTP approach is very straightforward. MTP collects all the data on products to assess the problem. We then agree a plan of action with everyone who needs to be included to make a change. Finally, we ensure it happens by doing the legwork of getting the right people to the right meetings, pushing the deadlines, and keeping the issue high on the everybody's agenda.
MTP Website
Our website provides policy makers, manufactures and other stakeholders evidence of the environmental impact of products and presents measures that promote sustainable products and consumer behaviour:
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Product strategies – outline the necessary measures required to reduce the environmental impact of products. These focus on consumption in-use and disposal >> more
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Product data – our information tools collate and present product information and support the development of policy strategies >> more
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About MTP – explains more about the programme, its services and our interest group >> more
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Library – contains our plan of action & past achievements, new publications, latest news and information on events >> more
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Links – useful links to other organisations, key regulation and legislation and other projects supported by MTP
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How to get involved?
Join our interest group to receive information about future stakeholder meetings and updates on policy developments in your area of interest.
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