Government urged to deliver 'coherent' waste and recycling strategy

Michael Holder
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Trade body ESA warns waste industry needs greater policy support if it is to boost recycling rates and deliver circular economy

The UK's waste and recycling sector has today urged the government to deliver greater policy support to help it tackle "immense challenges", such as stagnating recycling rates, waste crime, and limited...

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