Wales aims to recycle more than half its waste in 2012

Jessica Shankleman
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Environment minister calls for recycling boost for country that already has highest rates in UK

Wales' environment minister has urged homeowners and businesses to recycle more than half of the country's waste in 2012, building on its position as the country with the highest recycling rates in the...

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