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Health and Safety Executive

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health and safety / plastic

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Health and Safety at Work Act / Health and Safety Executive / Recycling

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13th October 2025

Natural Resources Wales / textiles / Waste Crime

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6th October 2025

Health and Safety Executive

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health and safety / Recycling / Waste Exports

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Batteries / ESA / Waste Fires

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Health and Safety Executive

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HWRC / local authorities / SUEZ

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plastic / Plastic production / UN Plastic Treaty

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28th May 2025

Birmingham bin strikes / Birmingham City Council / waste collection

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29th April 2025

Batteries / Environmental Services Association / Waste Fires

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10th April 2025

Health and Safety Executive / waste and recycling sector

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