The bureau of International Recycling (BIR) recently revealed production of recovered fibre fell from 250 million tonnes in 2018 to less than 244 million tonnes in 2019.
Cost of waste crime rises by 53%
The total annual cost of waste-related crime in England has increased by 53% in three years, according to a recent study by the Environmental Services Association.
Councils & Paper Sector clash on fibre collections
The paper recycling sector has thrown its weight behind proposals that local authorities should collect recyclable waste streams, including fibre, separately from each other.
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