UN: Failure to recycle rare metals is damaging green economy

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Report finds elements crucial for solar panels, wind turbines and electric cars are disposed of more than 99 per cent of the time

The UN has warned that low rates of recycling of rare metals could damage the growth of global clean tech industries, urging nations to improve recycling technologies and collection systems. A report...

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