European Parliament backs restoration of ambitious recycling goals

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European Parliament backs restoration of ambitious recycling goals

MEPs vote to increase 2030 recycling goal to 70 per cent, paving way for bolder circular economy package

The European Parliament has today voted in favour of strengthening proposed recycling and food waste targets as part of the EU's upcoming circular economy package. MEPs endorsed proposals for the bloc...

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