Some are expected to reach capacity earlier because solid waste like garden debris and industrial rubble are taking up space
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But the environment department says it has interventions in place
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Informal recycling gives people a sense of purpose and fulfilment and contributes hugely to recycling in the country
It’s affordable and in style, but cheap can be nasty; it uses vast quantities of water, pollutes and contributes to climate change
Producers and importers of electronic goods will be legally responsible for end-of-life management of their products from 5 November
A new report by the WWF says how plastic is produced and used must be fundamentally redesigned