Northern Ireland's recycling saved 4.5% more CO2 emissions in 2014-15 than the previous year, according to Eunomia Research & Consulting's latest Recycling Carbon Index. 77% of Northern Irish councils are reported to have shown an upward trend and the total CO2 saving was 123,000/t, or 68kg per capita. That enabled Northern Ireland to overtake England where just less than half of councils improved on the previous year's results - but a similar number slipped back, leaving the CO2 savings at 67kb per capita. According to Eunomia, England still has the leading carbon saving council, Cheshire West and Chester. A high recycling rate and a source separated collection system that minimises the need for energy intensive sorting of recyclable material meant the council achieved a saving of 109kg per person. Wales's best performer was Ceredigion Council at 104kg. To see Eunomia's Index, please visit: www.eunomia.co.uk/carbonindex/
