Recycling

 Recycling - According to figures released today - 2017 has been a “satisfactory" year for 90% of recycling companies in France thanks to a "growth of 2%" in terms of volumes collected. However, the recycling of plastics fell by 0.2%. Plastics were less recycled in 2017 with a 0.2% decrease in the number of tonnes collected.  Only 25% of plastics are recycled by the French, compared to 40% by some European states, like Norway or Germany. Meaning France is still far from the goal of President Emmanuel Macron of 100% recycled plastics by 2025.

 

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Evening Update Thursday 30 October 2025

Five suspects have been arrested after an armed robbery this afternoon in Lyon Evening Update Thursday 30 October 2025 Read More

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French and Riviera News Thursday 30th Ocotober 2025

In Paris, left-wing and far-right MPs have joined forces to pass a new measure against tax optimisation by multinational corporations, during the firs... French and Riviera News Thursday 30th Ocotober 2025 Read More

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Evening Update Wednesday 29 October 2025

A ceremony took place in Nice this morning to mark the fifth anniversary of the attack at the Notre-Dame Basilica ... Evening Update Wednesday 29 October 2025 Read More

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French and Riviera News Wednesday 29th October 2025

Income from fixed speed cameras in France fell by €76 million in 2024, dropping to €889 million from €965 million in 2023. The fall comes after many c... French and Riviera News Wednesday 29th October 2025 Read More

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Evening Update Tuesday 28 October 2025

There’s been a large increase in unemployment in France. Just over 3.2 million people were completely unemployed in the third quarter... Evening Update Tuesday 28 October 2025 Read More

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