What's happening 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.
BBC News reports: As Scotland's recycling rate falls to its lowest level in five years, Kevin Keane looks at what happens to our rubbish.
This science story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Scotland and Kevin Keane.
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