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Success of Battery Scheme reliant on containers

21st February 2010


The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said that more roadside collection points and greater information to the public are two ‘critical’ factors in ensuring Britain meets its battery recycling targets.

mixing up waste

North West households still ‘mixing up’ recycling

16th February 2010


Latest figures from MWDA have shown that some 10,000 tonnes of rubbish put out for recycling was rejected .

Men use more batteries

Men use more batteries

15th February 2010


Research by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has shown men use more batteries than women.

Scotland promised funding

Scotland promises funding

12th February 2010


The Scottish Government has promised to provide an extra £7m of funding for council waste and recycling services.

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Boost to BatteryBack Launch

3rd February 2010


BatteryBack is receiving unprecedented levels of enquiries from the general public and battery retailers following TV coverage.