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25/10/2019
NI Households Recycling 50% Of Waste
Over 50% of household waste is now being recycled in Northern Ireland, latest figures have shown.
The Department of Agricultural, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) hailed the recent progress which has brought recycling and composting rates to an all-time high.
Some 50.6% of waste is now being recycled compared with a mere 10% when records began in 2002, meaning the region has exceeded its target of 50% 18 months ahead of schedule.
Assistant Director of Environmental Policy at DAERA Owen Lyttle praised the recent figures: "Achieving this result reflects a tremendous effort by all those involved in the waste management sector, local and central government, reprocessing sector, the voluntary sector and of course the public."
Speaking at 'The Future for Plastic?' Conference at Titanic Belfast, Mr Lyttle said the progress bodes well for other challenges ahead.
"Being able to meet this demanding target indicates that if everyone takes small steps to change their behaviour then we can make a significant difference, as a country, to protecting and improving the environment.
"Tackling climate change is about people. Our attitude and a willingness to change will be critical to meeting the challenge."
(JG/CM)
The Department of Agricultural, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) hailed the recent progress which has brought recycling and composting rates to an all-time high.
Some 50.6% of waste is now being recycled compared with a mere 10% when records began in 2002, meaning the region has exceeded its target of 50% 18 months ahead of schedule.
Assistant Director of Environmental Policy at DAERA Owen Lyttle praised the recent figures: "Achieving this result reflects a tremendous effort by all those involved in the waste management sector, local and central government, reprocessing sector, the voluntary sector and of course the public."
Speaking at 'The Future for Plastic?' Conference at Titanic Belfast, Mr Lyttle said the progress bodes well for other challenges ahead.
"Being able to meet this demanding target indicates that if everyone takes small steps to change their behaviour then we can make a significant difference, as a country, to protecting and improving the environment.
"Tackling climate change is about people. Our attitude and a willingness to change will be critical to meeting the challenge."
(JG/CM)
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