How recyclable are plastics and where do they go when they leave our bins?
Trash or Treasure? - Where does our waste go?
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We're told that plastic is recyclable, but it's not as cut and dried as that 🤔
What happens to our plastic waste when it leaves our bin? What do all the symbols on plastics mean? 🤔 Our correspondent in Germany, Natalie Carney, brings us on a journey that starts from her own bin and takes us through the recycling culture of the country, revered around the world – but does it stand up to scrutiny? 🇩🇪
Discover our #TrashorTreasure special ♻️
https://stories.cgtneurope.tv/recycling-plastics/index.html
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