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What's happening to our rubbish?

What's happening to our rubbish?
BBC Science Tuesday 27 October 2026, 15:30 UTC 1 min read
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As Scotland's recycling rate falls to its lowest level in five years, Kevin Keane looks at what happens to our rubbish.

As Scotland's recycling rate falls to its lowest level in five years, Kevin Keane looks at what happens to our rubbish.
Scotland (LOCATION) Kevin Keane (PERSON)
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