Recycling news: 2006
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Campaigners in bid to recycle 60 million Christmas cards
National recycling campaign aim to collect 60 million cards for recycling, with help of retailers Tesco and WH Smith
letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2006
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UK to lose more papermaking capacity as exports grow
The smallest UK paper machine for newsprint made from recovered paper is to be closed by Abitibi-Consolidated
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2006
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News in Brief
With news on Corus can recycling; cement industry emissions controls; Re-use websites; and, Thames Water recycling awards
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2006
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Bradshaw extends waste consultancy support for councils
Minister offers more funding for councils to take on consultants to help improve improved waste and recycling services
letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2006
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Councils “could save millions” with home food digesters
New report suggests food waste digesters in the home would be more cost effective than councils setting up food waste collections
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2006
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Kerbside recycling coverage expanding, new figures show
Two thirds of English collection authorities now provide kerbside recycling services for at least 90% of residents
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2006
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Cornwall inquiry underway as final bids are scrutinised
Bid papers are being kept under supervision as final stages of PFI waste contract procurement process are carried out
letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2006
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Preston green waste recycler granted ABP approval
TEG Environmental granted Animal By-Product approval for food waste processing plant at Sherdley Farm, near Preston
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2006
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Thames Water unit wins Hertfordshire composting contract
Water company's recycling division, Terra Eco Systems, to build and operate new in-vessel composting facility in Hatfield
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2006
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Beans means less waste, if Heinz packaging trial succeeds
WRAP hopes 250,000 grant will lead to "major investment" by manufacturer Heinz in making its food cans lighter and less wasteful
letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jan 2006