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Graham Jones MP says itinerant people are behind a lot of metal theft

22/02/2012

The MP who introduced a Private Members Bill that sought to introduce cashless payments for scrap metal trade, has said that a lot of metal theft is undertaken by itinerant people.
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Report calls for separate collection of glass to improve quality

22/02/2012

A report published by the Association of Cities and Regions (ACR+) for the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) has said that separate waste collection schemes should be supported in order to build a circular economy for glass packaging.

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BIR warns over theft of material from containers

22/02/2012

A sharp increase in reports of material theft from containers has been reported to the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) over the past few months.

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21/02/2012

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European paper production fell in 2011

21/02/2012

New figures from the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) show that its members saw a slowdown in production last year.

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Greek deal sees boost for primary commodities

21/02/2012

Copper, aluminium, oil and other commodities have risen on the news that the European Union and the International Monetary Fund has agreed a bailout deal for Greece.

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Find out more about how to Achieve High Quality and High Value Recycling

21/02/2012

If you need to know more about getting the most value out of the waste stream, or more on the MRF Code of Practice, why not attend the Achieving High Quality and High Value Recycling conference on 21 March.

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IAEA publishes radiation safety guide for metal recyclers

20/02/2012

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published a safety guide for metal recyclers.

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SITA opens new facility to bulk up materials

20/02/2012

Recycling and waste management company SITA UK has opened a new facility that will enable it to bulk up paper, cardboard, cans, glass and plastic bottles.

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Commodities boosted over China bank reserve cut and Greek optimism

20/02/2012

The People’s Bank of China has cut the reserve requirement for the country’s banks, providing a boost for commodities.

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