Deutsche Welle Living Planet

Is recycling really the answer to the plastic crisis?

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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. 
11 Jan English Germany Society & Culture · Health & Fitness

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