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SEAT to make 95% recyclable vehicles

source: SEAT Media Center | Sep 17, 07 | submitted by Pat Coate

Martorell, Spain - SEAT is the first Spanish car manufacturer to successfully pass the initial assessment procedure put in place by the Spanish Ministry of Industry for recognition as a company efficient in recycling.

This means that the company now has the green light to certify officially that future models to be designed and manufactured will be 95% recyclable, in compliance with the requirements of mandatory European directive 2005/64/EC concerning vehicle recycling.

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