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Romania’s left behind children – BBC News - June 16, 2016
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“I left my admiral’s hat at home” - June 16, 2016
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Do you remember… the 1990s? - June 16, 2016
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Oscar Pistorius sentencing date set - June 16, 2016
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Apologetic Green vows to ‘sort’ BHS pension scheme - June 16, 2016
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Exclusive: Alleged Freud victim left ‘paralysed by fear’ - June 16, 2016
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Exclusive: Alleged Freud victim left ‘paralysed by fear’ - June 16, 2016
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Tale of two boats in clash ahead of EU vote - June 15, 2016
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French police tear gas fans in Lille - June 15, 2016
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France vs Albania – key match stats - June 15, 2016
Why the War on Plastic isn’t working – recycling myths exposed
There’s a war on plastic – government around the world are trying to cut the amount we use it. But does the science make sense?
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Plastic waste is polluting the ocean and harming wildlife. But where does your recycling go? Most of it ends up getting shipped abroad – to the very countries responsible for the most marine plastic waste.
The EU is bringing in measures to restrict our use of plastic. But even after Brexit, the UK government has lots of plastic policies of its own.
But do they make sense? Or are we just making things worse – and ignoring the broader issue of climate change? Is recycling actually worth it?
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