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Is recycling really the answer to the plastic crisis?

Sarah Steffen
January 11, 2024

Globally only 9% of all plastic waste is recycled. But why is that rate so low? On this week's episode of Living Planet, we're airing an episode from a special on the plastics age which was produced by the DW podcast On the Green Fence. 

https://p.dw.com/p/4b71K
Sarah Steffen Sarah works as radio host and producer, reporter and editor.
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Looking to reconnect with nature? Want to make better decisions for the health of the planet? Our weekly podcast brings you environment news you can use, along with the facts and debates on the key issues of our time.

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