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The EU's target for municipal and household waste was not met in 2000 - and is unlikely to be met in the future if current trends are not reversed.

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: A rotting log is a mini nature reserve in its own right!
By removing dead or dying trees from woodland, a section of the natural nutrient-cycle can be lost. A lack of dead wood reduces species diversity by about 20 %. Avoid removing dead wood from your property. You could be doing away with thousands of invertebrate species and fungi. More green tips