recycling

1. The collection and often reprocessing of discarded materials for reuse. Recycled materials include those used in manufacturing processes and those used in consumer products. The recycled material is often degraded somewhat by use or processing and therefore must be converted to another purpose. For example, the processing of recycled newspaper and other paper wastes usually shortens their fibers, and the material cannot be used to make high-grade paper. Instead, it can be reprocessed to make cardboard or insulation. Recycling helps reduce pollution, prolong the usefulness of landfills, and conserve natural resources.

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Dr Murphy added: "To effectively address plastic pollution, the science is clear. We need to reduce the amount of plastic we produce, improve collection and recycling, and clean up what's already out there."

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Davidson analyst Matt Summerville pointed out in a Monday report that MP was making “operational progress,” citing mining improvements and agreements with Apple for rare earth recycling.

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Until then, residents would take their rubbish and recycling to the bin room as and when they needed to.

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Cosla said chief executives were responsible for everything from education and childcare, housing, social work and care, to roads and transport, waste and recycling, and leisure and culture.

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But the 12-person company has built a reputation on the green economy scene in Brussels by recycling grounds from local coffee shops to grow edible mushrooms over the past decade.

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