Industry hails plan to boost quality of recycled materials

Jessica Shankleman
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Government predicts new rule could boost economy by £31m annually, as Welsh Government unveils plan to reduce construction waste

Businesses have welcomed government plans to boost the quality of recycled materials, with new guidelines that are hoping to benefit the UK economy to the tune of nearly £31m a year. Resources Management...

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