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Roadmap aims to increase aerosol recycling

Envirotec Magazine

Aluminium recycling trade group Alupro officially launched its “Roadmap to increasing UK aerosol recycling” at an event in Leeds on 19 April. The document attempts to offer a long-term strategic vision to drive a widespread uplift in national capture and recycling rates. Alupro’s Tom Gidding’s at the launch.

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8 Reasons Why You Should Start Properly Recycling Your E-Waste Today

The Environmental Blog

A pile of old computers waiting for sending to recycle plant. The solution to making e-waste less of a problem is properly recycling it. There Are Valuable Materials in E-Waste. Not only are several materials electronics leverage hard to find but many are finite. All of that amounts to billions of tons of trash annually.

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Recycling in the Office: The In’s and Out’s of Setting Up an At-Work Recycling Program

Green Business Bureau

With more companies taking the leap into sustainability these days, recycling in the office has become one of the top green initiatives for corporate sustainability programs. The Benefits of Recycling in the Office. Reveals New Revenue Streams via Material Reuse. Enhances Company Reputation.

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Recycle razors & help build a playground

Greenability Magazine

When you recycle disposable razors, blade cartridge units and razor plastic packaging, TerraCycle will help build a playground from recycled materials for a military medical center. Find additional items that can be recycled at TerraCycle. The challenge deadline is August 31.

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5 opportunities of a circular economy

GreenBiz

More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. percent gets recycled and used again. Use of resources has tripled (automatic PDF download) since 1970 and could double again by 2050 if business continues as usual.

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Access Point Advice

Envirotec Magazine

In the guide’s preparation, pipe manufacturers seemingly shared their technical knowledge to provide practical recommendations on the use of chambers in brownfield sites; the choice of bedding and sidefill including recycled materials; layout of pipes and chambers to minimise blockages and ease maintenance requirements; and construction.

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Please decorate responsibly, says beverage can expert

Envirotec Magazine

Aluminium is an infinitely recyclable material, with over 75% of all the aluminium ever produced still in use today. Used aluminium drink cans can be recycled and back on supermarket shelves as new drink cans in as little as 60 days. Recycling aluminium takes 95% less energy than producing it from its raw materials.

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