Cambridgeshire County Council reviews recycling contract with Northern Ireland facility
Cambridgeshire County Council is considering a recycling contract that would involve transporting waste to a facility in Northern Ireland, approximately 400 miles away. This decision is part of efforts to improve recycling and waste diversion strategies, though concerns have been raised regarding the carbon emissions from such long-distance transportation. The council is evaluating the environmental impact and potential benefits of this approach, which would affect local waste management and increase the amount of waste recycled from 80% to 99%. This initiative reflects the council’s commitment to finding effective solutions for waste reduction and resource management. Read the full article.
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