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Environmental Benefits of Recycling – an international review of life cycle comparisons

This study is the largest and most comprehensive international review of LCA work on key materials that are often collected for recycling – paper/cardboard, plastics, aluminium, steel, glass, wood and aggregates. Of several hundred studies that were screened, 55 ‘state-of-the-art’ LCAs were selected for detailed review, comprising over 200 different …

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Environmental Benefits of Recycling – an international review of life cycle comparisons

This study is the largest and most comprehensive international review of LCA work on key materials that are often collected for recycling – paper/cardboard, plastics, aluminium, steel, glass, wood and aggregates. Of several hundred studies that were screened, 55 ‘state-of-the-art’ LCAs were selected for detailed review, comprising over 200 different …

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Recycling Mysteries: Batteries

In our increasingly mobile world, batteries serve quite a purpose. They power our cars, portable electronics and items we use every day. Batteries can even be made out of vegetables. Link:

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Recycling Mysteries: Batteries

In our increasingly mobile world, batteries serve quite a purpose. They power our cars, portable electronics and items we use every day. Batteries can even be made out of vegetables. Link to full article

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WASTE RECYCLING IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN AFRICA: BARRIERS TO IMPROVING RECLAMATION RATES

The volumes of waste being generated in any city, and that must be collected and disposed of, require ever increasing funds to manage it and it is also creating increasing environmental concerns. In the developing world reclamation of recyclable waste products from the municipal waste stream has become an important …

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WASTE RECYCLING IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN AFRICA: BARRIERS TO IMPROVING RECLAMATION RATES

The volumes of waste being generated in any city, and that must be collected and disposed of, require ever increasing funds to manage it and it is also creating increasing environmental concerns. In the developing world reclamation of recyclable waste products from the municipal waste stream has become an important …

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WASTE RECYCLING IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN AFRICA: BARRIERS TO IMPROVING RECLAMATION RATES

The volumes of waste being generated in any city, and that must be collected and disposed of, require ever increasing funds to manage it and it is also creating increasing environmental concerns. In the developing world reclamation of recyclable waste products from the municipal waste stream has become an important …

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