 | US paper recycling hits record high
In 2007, an all-time high of 56 percent of the paper consumed in America was recovered for recycling, achieving a significant industry goal five years ahead of schedule. Announcing the achievement this week, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) also set a new goal of 60 percent recovery by 2012.
“Industry is demonstrating a real commitment to environmental sustainability by continuing to set and achieve aggressive paper recovery goals,” said AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman. “Whether at home, school, or work, paper recovery is something we can all do to make a difference.”
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 | EU countries `failing` on WEEE regs, survey claims
Implementation of the EU`s WEEE regulations has not been up to scratch in most member states, a new survey has claimed. The Association of Cities and Regions for Recycling and Sustainable Resource Management (ACR+), an international network promoting recycling, found widely varying differences in the way legislation on waste electrical and electronic (WEEE) has been interpreted in different countries. At a meeting of ACR+`s WEEE Public Interest Network, members heard results of the survey into the implementation of the WEEE Directive in 13 member states.
The survey found that introduction ... |
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