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41% of Barrow Recycling Efforts Fail Due to Contamination

2/9/2025

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In Barrow, a staggering 41% of recycling efforts were thwarted by contamination, far surpassing rejection rates in Westmorland and Furness. Council member Giles Archibald highlighted this alarming trend, calling for urgent public education to ensure that residents understand proper recycling practices and help turn the tide on waste.

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In Barrow, a staggering 41% of recycling efforts were thwarted by contamination, far surpassing rejection rates in Westmorland and Furness. Council member Giles Archibald highlighted this alarming trend, calling for urgent public education to ensure that residents understand proper recycling practices and help turn the tide on waste.