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Why Germany’s recycling obsession just stinks

The vogue topic in Germany is the environment. You never stop hearing about it. You can't even get a plastic bag in the supermarket without paying, and the different rubbish bins soon drive you mad.But at last, here comes someone with a bit of sense to stop what is rapidly become a compulsive obsession. Thomas Deichmann, editor of the political magazine Novo here in Frankfurt, thinks the Germans have gone crazy, and tell it like it is at a debate on recycling in London last week. He's the first speaker (at about 2min45 on the video). If you can't get the video to work, try this.


I'm still waiting for the knock on the door from an inspector telling me I'm getting my rubbish separation wrong.
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