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Scotland's recycling rates fall to lowest level in five years

BBC Science Tuesday 27 October 2026, 11:33 UTC 1 min read

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Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.

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