UK set to be 'self-sufficient' in battery recycling by year end

Madeleine Cuff
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Ecosurety and Belmont announce plans for new battery recycling facility in Glasgow, but UK's first battery processing site in Yorkshire set to open first

The UK could have its first two battery recycling facilities up and running by the end of the year after resource efficiency specialist Ecosurety and recycling expert Belmont announced plans this week...

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