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The UK has become a nation of recyclers, with Wales in particular leading the way. But can recycling help to protect and conserve our natural environments as effectively as we've been led to believe?
Is recycling set to play a key role in a sustainable future, or do we need to change tack?
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll, with The Week's Kari Wilkin and guests Simon Ellin, Chief Executive of the Recycling Association and Paula Chin, Senior Policy Advisor, WWF. Produced by Rich Jarman.
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How to fix the UK’s broken recycling systemfeature There are currently 39 different bin collection regimes with different rules and regulations across 391 local authorities
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What’s wrong with carbon offsetting?
podcast Critics question whether offsets are an effective tool to mitigate climate change – or just greenwashing
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Are we experiencing ‘Insectageddon’?
podcast Population decline paints apocalyptic picture for Earth’s ecosystems
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Does nuclear energy have an image problem?
podcast Government plans to expand UK’s nuclear network to help achieve net-zero
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Is recycling a waste of time?
Pros and Cons Process has both advantages and disadvantages in push to save our planet
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Total ban on imports of rubbish to China piles pressure on Asian neighbours
Speed Read Veto on accepting overseas junk marks culmination of three-year reduction policy
