About this episode

Amsterdam has banned high-carbon advertisements, sparking debate on its impact on travel and food choices.

Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban commercials for low-cost flights, petrol and diesel cars, and burgers from its billboards, bus and metro shelters. The travel and meat industries say it's over-reach, and violates their rights. We explore whether stripping adverts from public spaces can really change what we eat and how we travel. If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk Presenter/producer: Anna Holligan (Picture: A bike being ridden through Amsterdam, Netherlands.)

People in this episode

Host: Anna Holligan

Topics covered

• advertising ban
• sustainability
• public health
• travel industry
• food industry

Keywords

• Amsterdam
• high-carbon adverts
• travel
• meat industry
• public spaces

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC World Service

Places: Amsterdam

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