Recycling Around the World

Recycling In The Home Nations - Wales

With Wales' landfill space being full within the next 8 years there is no wonder they are the home nations highest recyclers, they have set themselves an ambitious target of being waste free by 2050 which they are well on their way to achieving.  We take a look at how they are so successful and the rest of the home nations should follow their lead in priortising recycling.  

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Recycling Around the World: Belgium

Belgium has the highest recycling rate in Europe and it is no fluke.  The country has had a waste decree in place since 1981 which has set targets for reducing the amount of waste in households whether it be through home composting or just general recycling, these were so successful that their original goals were exceeded and more had to be set.  

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Recycling Around the World: Canada

We head across the pond to Canada for this weeks Recycling Around the World, like most countries their landfill is almost at capacity and Canadas landfills generate 25% of their methane emmissions.  A recycling scheme that was set up in the 90's allowed Canadians access to recycling facilities and this has gone strength to strength with more and more homes gaining access to these facilities.

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