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'People are trying their best' - EPA says Ireland missing targets for recycling plastic

The Environmental Protection Agency says that Ireland is falling short on its targets when it comes to plastic waste. However, we are achieving high levels in the case of the likes of glass, paper and metal, but plastic is a struggle. Kieran was joined...

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15.30 13 Sep 2022


'People are trying their best' - EPA says Ireland missing targets for recycling plastic


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15.30 13 Sep 2022


The Environmental Protection Agency says that Ireland is falling short on its targets when it comes to plastic waste. However, we are achieving high levels in the case of the likes of glass, paper and metal, but plastic is a struggle.

Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Mindy O’Brien, who is Coordinator with VOICE of Irish Concern for the Environment and Claire Downey, who is Policy and Research Director with the Rediscovery Centre...


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