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06/12/2004
New era for 'do it yourself' recycling launched
Secretary of State for Environment Margaret Beckett today unveiled the first in a new era of 'high tech' recycling facilities at supermarkets.
The new recycling facility - built by Norwegians for the supermarket chain Tesco - promises to be faster, cleaner and more efficient than recycling units currently in use.
The facility uses space technology, including infrared spectroscopes and a real time camera, to scan and sort plastic, glass and aluminium and crushes them to maximise use of space.
Margaret Beckett said: "I am delighted to see retailers using their unique position to help encourage their customers to recycle.
"With nine out of ten people saying they would recycle if it was easier to do so, the new facility being demonstrated today will hopefully attract a new generation of recyclers and encourage those who already do to recycle more."
It is hoped that the new machine will help to boost local recycling rates and attract new recyclers.
Between 1996/1997 and 2002/2003, recycling in England has almost doubled from 7.5% to 14.5% in 2002/03. Government expects that the 2003/4 national target of recycling and composting 17% of total household waste will be met, the first time such a target will ever have been achieved.
A more ambitious national target of recycling and composting 25% of total household waste has been set for 2005/6.
(MB)
The new recycling facility - built by Norwegians for the supermarket chain Tesco - promises to be faster, cleaner and more efficient than recycling units currently in use.
The facility uses space technology, including infrared spectroscopes and a real time camera, to scan and sort plastic, glass and aluminium and crushes them to maximise use of space.
Margaret Beckett said: "I am delighted to see retailers using their unique position to help encourage their customers to recycle.
"With nine out of ten people saying they would recycle if it was easier to do so, the new facility being demonstrated today will hopefully attract a new generation of recyclers and encourage those who already do to recycle more."
It is hoped that the new machine will help to boost local recycling rates and attract new recyclers.
Between 1996/1997 and 2002/2003, recycling in England has almost doubled from 7.5% to 14.5% in 2002/03. Government expects that the 2003/4 national target of recycling and composting 17% of total household waste will be met, the first time such a target will ever have been achieved.
A more ambitious national target of recycling and composting 25% of total household waste has been set for 2005/6.
(MB)
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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.
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