Tyre-cutter could spell the end of the road for dumping

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UK company promises easier and more energy-efficient recycling of the country's annual 55 million used tyres

Giant used tyre mountains could be transformed into easily recyclable scraps or fuel for waste-to-energy plants using new technology developed by a UK firm. The Environment Agency estimates the UK produces...

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