Irish e-scrap processing volume continues to grow
WEEE Ireland reported record e-scrap recycling volumes for 2025, but company leadership claims faulty methodology had led to it falling short of EU targets.
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WEEE Ireland reported record e-scrap recycling volumes for 2025, but company leadership claims faulty methodology had led to it falling short of EU targets.
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