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But the industry body for waste companies says vape recycling has not improved enough, so a small, refundable deposit at the point of purchase is a "simple, fair, efficient and cost-neutral solution".
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
Through this process, plastics can be transformed into hydrogen, which is a clean fuel that produces no emissions at the point of use, along with other valuable industrial chemicals.
From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026
Cybersecurity companies are focusing on securing code at the point of creation, according to Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 18, 2026
Miller “soon put the enemy to flight at the point of a bayonet, capturing their colors and most of their arms,” Mr. Hemming writes, quoting Cochrane’s 1859 autobiography.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
I was almost at the point of tears.
From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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