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The Compass

The History of Wastefulness

The History of Wastefulness: Today’s Trash Challenge

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service OnlineLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia

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Alexandra Spring explores how our relationship with rubbish has evolved over time, beginning on a boat sailing across the Pacific Ocean Show more

The Compass

The History of Wastefulness

The History of Wastefulness: Rubbish Through the Ages

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service OnlineLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia

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Alexandra Spring discovers how three historical landmarks shaped modern attitudes to waste. Show more

The Compass

The History of Wastefulness

The History of Wastefulness: The Tipping Point

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service OnlineLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia

Available for over a year

After exploring our wasteful past and the reality of today’s trash challenge, Alexandra Spring asks if we are on the tipping point of a rubbish free future. Show more