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11/06/2013
Report Highlights Potential Of Recycling Sector
The recycling sector has the potential to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK by 2020, a new report claims.
The Going for Growth report, published today and produced the Environmental Services Association (ESA) and the government-funded Waste and Resources Action Programme (Wrap), claims that a focus on recycling and more efficient use of resources has the potential to create an industry with net exports of £20bn in less that 7 years.
Successes in the recycling sector could lead to a potential £50bn a year in savings for businesses outside of the sector, the report says.
According to the Guardian, the findings are based on the idea of a 'circular economy'. Within this used materials are reused first and then recycled as necessary. The re-use of these materials, ahead of simple recycling, is considered the most efficient option.
The report goes on to claim that if the research and development of design techniques that specifically increases reuse options of used materials and reduces to amount to be recycled, the potential reward could be 50,000 jobs and a £3 billion boost to the UK's GDP.
The Going for Growth report, published today and produced the Environmental Services Association (ESA) and the government-funded Waste and Resources Action Programme (Wrap), claims that a focus on recycling and more efficient use of resources has the potential to create an industry with net exports of £20bn in less that 7 years.
Successes in the recycling sector could lead to a potential £50bn a year in savings for businesses outside of the sector, the report says.
According to the Guardian, the findings are based on the idea of a 'circular economy'. Within this used materials are reused first and then recycled as necessary. The re-use of these materials, ahead of simple recycling, is considered the most efficient option.
The report goes on to claim that if the research and development of design techniques that specifically increases reuse options of used materials and reduces to amount to be recycled, the potential reward could be 50,000 jobs and a £3 billion boost to the UK's GDP.
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Body Found At Birmingham Recycling Plant
The body of a man has been found at a recycling plant in Birmingham. Workers at the plant on Armoury Road, Sparkhill, discovered the body shortly after 10am this morning (Wednesday). Police have cordoned off the plant and an investigation is underway. Police said they are trying to establish if the man's death is suspicious.
12 August 2014
Police Say Bristol Recycling Plant Body Find 'Not Suspicious'
Police investigating the discovery of a body at a Bristol recycling plant have said the case is not being treated as suspicious. The body of 34-year-old Matthew Symonds was found at a Biffa depot in Avonmouth on 1st August. Police say that a file is being prepared for the coroner which will include a post-mortem examination's findings.
Police Say Bristol Recycling Plant Body Find 'Not Suspicious'
Police investigating the discovery of a body at a Bristol recycling plant have said the case is not being treated as suspicious. The body of 34-year-old Matthew Symonds was found at a Biffa depot in Avonmouth on 1st August. Police say that a file is being prepared for the coroner which will include a post-mortem examination's findings.
27 February 2014
Gtr Manchester Recycling Plant Fire Produces 'Toxic Smoke'
Some 40 firefighters were needed to tackle a fire at a Greater Manchester recycling plant, which had been producing "toxic smoke" due to the amount of plastic at the site. The fire at the Horwich Loco Industrial Estate, off Chorley New Road in Bolton, was reported at about 00:25 on Thursday morning.
Gtr Manchester Recycling Plant Fire Produces 'Toxic Smoke'
Some 40 firefighters were needed to tackle a fire at a Greater Manchester recycling plant, which had been producing "toxic smoke" due to the amount of plastic at the site. The fire at the Horwich Loco Industrial Estate, off Chorley New Road in Bolton, was reported at about 00:25 on Thursday morning.
06 October 2005
Residents offered incentives to recycle
Millions of householders across England will be offered rewards to encourage more recycling, it has been announced. The government has announced plans to launch 51 pilot schemes across the country, in order to test and assess various approaches to incentivise people to recycle and reduce waste.
Residents offered incentives to recycle
Millions of householders across England will be offered rewards to encourage more recycling, it has been announced. The government has announced plans to launch 51 pilot schemes across the country, in order to test and assess various approaches to incentivise people to recycle and reduce waste.
12 September 2005
Figures show surge in recycling
Recycling of household waste has doubled in the last four years, according to provisional figures published today by Defra. The figures show that English households recycled more than a fifth of their waste in 2004/05, though unaudited, the figures provide a good indication of the level of recycling achieved.
Figures show surge in recycling
Recycling of household waste has doubled in the last four years, according to provisional figures published today by Defra. The figures show that English households recycled more than a fifth of their waste in 2004/05, though unaudited, the figures provide a good indication of the level of recycling achieved.
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