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4. The surprising truth behind the carrier bag charge
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4. The surprising truth behind the carrier bag charge

Why has the carrier bag charge not actually led to a reduction in plastic? Plus, how is glass sorted, can birthday cards be recycled and are the infamous cardboard Olympic beds better than more long term materials?

Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

August 22, 202443m 48s

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Show Notes

Why has the carrier bag charge not actually led to a reduction in plastic?  Plus, how is glass sorted, can birthday cards be recycled and are the infamous cardboard Olympic beds better than more long term materials?

Join hosts James Piper and Robbie Staniforth as they delve into the world of recycling, hopefully having fun along the way. One thing is for sure, they will talk absolute rubbish from start to finish.

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Topics

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