An a-peeling idea: Waste firms team up to recycle citrus peel

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Renewi and PeelPioneers announce partnership to turn citrus peel into high value essential oils and animal feed

European waste management giant Renewi has announced it is working with Dutch start-up PeelPioneers to turn waste citrus peel into usable products. The companies said the goal was to provide a 100...

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