It also scores points for being designed to earn Platinum LEED certification, with features like a rainwater-harvesting project and in-house water treatment plant to ensure 100 percent recycling of water.

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The jury heard Jason Sherratt, who ran the Algmet recycling plant in Cheadle, had a long-running dispute with Mr Taft.

BBC: Dandilion Avenue, Cheadle

Plans to extend a waste and recycling plant in Surrey have been given the final go-ahead.

BBC: Artist's impression of recycling centre