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Reducing waste can help to create more jobs
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The report, More jobs, less waste, shows that at least 51,400 jobs would be created if 70% of the waste collected by local councils was recycled. In addition, over 18,800 jobs could be created if commercial and industrial waste were recycled at the same rate.
The research suggests that Northern Ireland and England could create jobs by reviewing their waste policies as the current target stands at recycling 50% of waste. Wales and Scotland both plan to recycle 70% of council-collected waste by 2025.
Julian Kirby, waste campaigner at Friends of the Earth, said: "If the Coalition is serious about creating a green, jobs-rich economy then it must unlock the wealth in our waste and help consumers to recycle as much as possible."
To download a copy of the report visit the Friends of the Earth website .
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