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material specific sites
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Glass
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Information from British Glass on glass recycling
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Fun site for use with schools – all sorts of information and activities on glass recycling.
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Plastic
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British Plastics Federation. Information on waste management, sustainability, environmental impact and recycling of plastics.
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www.recycleplastic.org.uk
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Covers around 90 accredited reprocessors and traders of waste plastic in the UK from all sectors. In the case of the reprocessors, the search facility can be refined further so that those who process the plastic into flake or pellet to sell on can easily be identified by manufacturers wanting to use recycled polymers in their processes. This is the only searchable site in the UK with this function.
Targeted to LAs and other interested parties.
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Recycling of Used Plastics Ltd. News, data, resources and advice useful for local authorities on plastics recycling in the UK.
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Paper
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PaperChain
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PaperChain has revised its website with an eye on simple navigation for stakeholders and its ongoing campaign to encourage positive recovery methods which support the long term sustainability of the paper and cardboard recycling industry.
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Pulp, paper and board industry. Useful information on paper recycling for local authorities and schools.
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Useful information on paper recycling for local authorities and educators.
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Cans
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Steel Can Recycling Information Bureau. Educational resource on steel recycling (directed mainly at younger recyclers).
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UK Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation. Save-a-Can, facts and figures, recycling site locator and educational resources.
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British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association. Support and information for local authorities, including educational pages for schools.
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Steel Can Recycling Information Bureau. Educational resource on steel recycling (directed mainly at younger recyclers).
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Packaging
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European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment.
Contains useful publications on packaging waste.
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The industry council for packaging and the environment. News, legislation, publications and education on all aspects of packaging.
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Information on the sustainability of beverage cartons including manufacturing and recycling information.
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Organics
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Formerly The Composting Association, the aim of the Association for Organics Recycling is to provide the explanding organics sector with a range of technical and professional services. Membership is available for anyone with an interest in organics recycling. It is the UK's leading membership organisation for composting and biological waste treatment industries.
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Organic Recovery & Biological Treatment Association.
Journal, publications and conferences on organic waste management. Large Members-Only area.
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Community Composting Network. Providing advice and support to existing and would-be community composting projects across the UK.
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WEEE
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Information and publications on electrical equipment recycling.
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Nappies
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Central source for information and advice on all nappy-related issues; useful for local authorities.
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Furniture
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The only umbrella organisation for around 300 furniture recycling projects throughout the UK. Also contains a wealth of information on where to send your unwanted hearing aids, spectacles, vinyl records etc.
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