Auto industry confident it can meet 95 per cent recycling target

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Metal recyclers and auto manufacturers prepare to comply with tough new EU targets

The UK auto and recycling sectors are on track to meet demanding new EU targets that came into effect at the start of this month, requiring 95 per cent of end of life vehicles by weight be recycled or...

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