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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
As CEO Zach Reitano explains: “Too many problems in our healthcare system exist because the patient does not control the flow of money at the point of purchase,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
Their relationship, he knew, had been at the point of fracturing.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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