Ireland improves newsprint recycling

Ireland has emerged as one of the best countries in Europe for recycling newsprint, according to an audit by international environmental consultants RPS. Some 73.8% of all Irish newsprint was recycled last year, up from about 28% in 2002. The National Newspapers of Ireland - the body which represents the country's major publishers - said improved practices by publishers, wholesalers, retailers and readers had helped make the difference. (Via Irish Times)