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Episode 8: Waste not, want not

Down To Earth is Newstalk’s dedicated programme about our natural environment and how we addr...

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16.00 12 Mar 2021


Episode 8: Waste not, want not



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16.00 12 Mar 2021


Down To Earth is Newstalk’s dedicated programme about our natural environment and how we address the limits of our planet's resources.

From climate change to species extinction, we cover the toughest challenges with leading experts and celebrated thinkers. You'll hear diverse views, as we try to find common ground in how to fix our most pressing global crises.

This week, we look we find out how to stop trashing the planet with our waste. 

Panda Group’s Des Crinion explains where our rubbish really goes.

VOICE Ireland’s Mindy O’Brien on why recycling is not the solution.

Stephen Thornhill and Claire Downey get us to re-think reuse.

And the Business Post’s Daniel Murray is the guest for 'My Green Life' - where he gives his perspective on Ireland’s media coverage of environmental issues.

Listen and subscribe to Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

  

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