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Fridge recycling plant opens in Walsall

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Sustainable materials expert EMR has opened a fridge recycling plant at EMR Darlaston, Walsall. The firm – “the UK’s largest fridge recycler” – says it has built the facility using the latest technology and innovative processes, including robotic separation systems. DEFRA cuts the ribbon at the new facility.

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Simpler Recycling won’t boost recycling rates says North London waste authority

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Recycling efforts by north London’s two million residents will not be significantly boosted by the new Simpler Recycling proposals, the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has warned. Cllr Loakes said: “The Government should be making a herculean effort to ensure that producers minimise packaging that needs recycling or disposal.

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Study pinpoints pathways to boost plastic waste recycling globally

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A new study highlights potential pathways to significantly increase waste collection and plastic recycling rates globally. These countries have plastic recycling rates of up to 10 per cent. Examples of countries include Kenya, Iraq and Congo. Examples of countries include Indonesia, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

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China is leading the race to recycle batteries

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In detail, the results show that China is expected to be able to employ recycling to meet its own demand for primary lithium for electric vehicles, obtained through mining, from 2059 onwards; in Europe and the US, this will not happen until after 2070. The research is published in Resources, Conservation and Recycling.

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Mattress recyclers register launches

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The seemingly long-awaited Register of Approved Mattress Recyclers (RAMR) is finally up and running, with an initial three members. It has been set up on behalf of businesses and other stakeholders engaged in the collection and recycling of mattresses in the United Kingdom. According to our research1, over 1.5

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Roadmap aims to increase aerosol recycling

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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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Plastic recycling innovations sought for Recoup 2024 awards

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The Plastic recycling charity behind the RECOUP Awards 2024 says entries are now open. Sponsorship packages are still available for both the awards and conference, offering organisations an invaluable opportunity to showcase their products and services in front of the most influential people in the plastics resource and recycling value chain.

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