27. Why do we export so much plastic for recycling?

We all know tonnes of plastic are exported, but how much actually leaves our shores, and where does it end up? Talking Rubbish dives into the murky world of plastic exports, uncovering why China shut its doors, the ripple effects on global markets, and which countries stepped in to take its place. Plus, we break down the process of recycling batteries, ask whether peach pads are Rubbish or Not (don’t worry, we’ll explain), and ask, could mixed plastics contain multiple invisible barcodes?