Ireland exceeds EU recycling objectives, but 'major effort' needed for future targets

Ireland has achieved its highest ever rate of recycling, surpassing all EU recycling targets, Repak reports.

Ireland exceeds EU recycling objectives, but 'major effort' needed for future targets
Thu, 27 Jun, 2019 - 16:34
Evelyn Ring

Ireland has achieved its highest ever rate of recycling, surpassing all EU recycling targets, Repak reports.

The country's overall recycling rate of 68% for all materials is ahead of the EU targets by 13% and it is now one of the leading performers in Europe.

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