It is estimated that €4.8bn will be spent on retail sales during the month of December -  €1.2bn more than in normal months but with the additional sales comes additional packaging which means more recycling challenges and opportunities.

Joining Bobby to discuss the state of recycling in Ireland is:

• Seamus Clancy, CEO of Repak Ltd
• Dessie Crinion, Managing Director of Recycling at Panda
• Sarah Miller CEO of the ‘Rediscovery Centre’ in Ballymun, Dublin.

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