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waste

[weyst] / weɪst /








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By the 2030s, however, the company hopes to separate some of its rare earths in Brazil and recycle magnet waste generated during manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"The sooner the decision is made, the less time we will waste moving on to the next phase," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Viridor, which runs the site, said the EA had independently reviewed the application after the facility demonstrated it could process additional waste while continuing to operate within strict environmental permit requirements.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

In the wake of the multi-day chemical crisis in neighboring Orange County, Los Angeles County has launched an online map to let people know whether they live or work near an industrial or waste site.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“The nearest one’s a good day or two away. But why waste the time when my boy is ready to help? He’s not much, but he’ll get the job done, Princess.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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