Last Updated on: 22nd November 2023, 10:47 am
Today marks the inaugural Global Car Recycling Day, to be held on June 20th, as announced by international car recycling experts CarTakeBack. With over 1.4 billion cars on the roads globally, it is essential that the public has the option to make an environmentally responsible choice when their vehicle reaches the end of its life.
Alison Price, CarTakeBack’s Business Development Manager, said: “Establishing responsible car recycling networks across the globe, after meeting the UK and EU’s tough environmental standards and 95% recycling rates, has revealed the pressing need for this campaign. While many countries love their cars, and are increasingly environmentally aware, at the end of a vehicle’s life the right choices are not always clear or indeed available.
“To avoid environmental harm and to ensure the protection of sustainable car production into the future, it’s essential that car recycling regulations are improved internationally. The public can help to drive that progress by demanding an environmentally responsible route for the disposal of their old car.”
To raise awareness of the importance of responsible car recycling, Global Car Recycling Day is set to spread the message to maintain the world’s most popular form of travel, while protecting the environment and supporting sustainable car production. On June 20th, use #GlobalCarRecyclingDay to show your support and start the conversation.
