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Video. 'Plastics are not that bad': Why isn't Slovakia cutting back on waste?

Updated: 02/11/2021 - 8:30 GMT+1

The Slovakian government is encouraging supermarkets to replace plastic bags with compostable alternatives, but it's easier said than done.

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