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War on Waste

War on Waste: Miriam O'Reilly investigates the reality of recycling our rubbish rather than sending it to landfill. People are confused by the many different systems of disposal.

War on Waste

Miriam O'Reilly investigates the reality of recycling our rubbish rather than sending it to landfill. With different systems of waste disposal in virtually every borough in England and Wales, the public are confused. Councils are cutting their waste collection services to fortnightly, ostensibly to encourage recycling. However, many people think this is just a cost-cutting exercise and a money spinner for private contractors.

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Fri 25 May 2007 15:00
91热爆 Radio 4 FM

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