Government urged to go 'all-in' and ensure nearly 100 per cent of aluminium is recycled

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New Green Alliance report argues embracing some of the more ambitious measures included in the government's proposed Resource and Waste Strategy could save the UK £50m a year

The UK could nearly double aluminium recycling rates, which would cut emissions and save £50m of wasted resources each year, according to a new report from think tank Green Alliance. Entitled Closing...

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