Will Britain succeed in blocking EU's 2030 recycling targets?

Jessica Shankleman
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MEPs will tomorrow vote on revised Circular Economy package, but UK dismisses 'prescriptive' targets in favour of voluntary action

The UK government is urging MEPs to vote against tough new binding European Union (EU) recycling targets tomorrow, over fears the "prescriptive" approach may increase the burden on businesses. In a...

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