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Europe's Worst Recyclers Set to Miss EU Targets

A report has looked at recycling arcoss of the member states and has been forced ot issue warning to 14 nations who are in danger of missing the EU targets.  That list includes Malta, Greece, and Cyrpus who are currently only recycling 20% of their waste compared to the targe of 50%.

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Pringles Introduces Recycling Scheme for its Packaging

Following in the footsteps of Walker's, Pringles have introduced a recycling scheme for its packaging, from December consumers will be able to recycle the cans.  In the past Pringles have been criticised due to the complex construction of the cans made it almost impossible to recycle.  

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Companies Turn Plastics into Oil in Fight Against Plastic Waste

A company that says it has the technology to turn plastics into oil wants to open a plant in the UK.  It has said it has the ability to turn plastic waste into alternative fuels which can then be used to make new food-sage plastics.  

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How Does Your Business Deal with E-Waste?

What happens in your business when you get a new computer or scanner?  Estimates say around 50million tonnes of e-waste will be produced in 2018 alone, with the 2 biggest culprits being China and the USA.  

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Now You Can Recycle Your Toothbrush Thanks to Colgate

Recycling your old toothbrush is not usually high on anyones agenda but Colgate and TerraCycle have launching a joint recycling programme which is a free nationwide recycling scheme for orcal care and products.  

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Ireland's Aluminium Recycling Rate Hits All-Time High

Aluminium can recycling in Ireland has skyrocketed to 73%, up from 54% in 2016, Repak have reported that 7 out of every 10 cans in Ireland are now recycled.  A big contributer to this was the launch of 'Every Can Counts' programme.

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The Shame of UK Recycling Waste Dumped Illegally in Malaysia

Plastic packaging from British recycling bins has been found dumped at illegal rubbish sites in Malaysia, the charity Unearthed revealed that UK branded packaging has been discarded on a pile of waste near Kuala Lumpur, the packaging included Fairy dishwasher tablets, Yeo Valley yoghurt and Tesco Finest Crisps.  

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Amazon Invests $10 Million in US Recycling Fund

Amazon have announced plans that they are planning to introduce 2 new initiaves to reduce its carbon footprint, the corporate giant is planning to invest $10 million in the 'Closed Loop' fund and to install solar panels to help reduce their footprint by 6000 metric tonnes of co2 each year. 

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Should Manufacturers Be Taxed for Using Plastic

There have been calls for firms who use plastic and other hard to recycle materials in their products to be taxed to help reduce the amount that goes to landfill.  Taxing firms would force companies to pass on costs to consumers which could discourage people from buying their products, which may in turn make them look at more environmentally friendly packaging.

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No Charge to Park? Pay With a Plastic Bottle

If you run out of change to pay for car parking at the CitiPark in Leeds, you can now pay in plastic bottles, for each bottle they recycle, they can claim 20p off of parking.  If you collect 95 bottles you can park for 24 hours for free, and 30 bottles will entitle you to park for 1 hour.  

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