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Busting waste and recycling myths

Envirotec Magazine

Whether you’re a happy-go-lucky ‘wish-cycler’ – tossing waste in the hope it can be recycled – or one who routinely agonizes over different diameters of plastic wrapping, there’s no harm in picking up a clearer understanding of the whole process. So, if in doubt, leave it out!

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SEPA household waste statistics 2019 highlight positive trends on recycling, carbon emissions and reduced landfill use

Envirotec Magazine

Plastic and glass recycling increase, paper and cardboard continues downward trend. Total household recycling rate 44.9%. This is largely due to increased recycling rates – particularly for high impact waste materials – as well as reductions in waste generated and reduced landfilling of biodegradable waste.

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Biodegradable tree guards reduce environmental impact

Envirotec Magazine

A new range of biodegradable guards will help to reduce the environmental impact of planting new whips while improving landscape management, says the firm behind them. WhiptecBio tree and hedge guards are made from recycled material and are said to be 100% sustainable, biodegradable and compostable.