About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of a ban on plastic bin bags in Dublin and its impact on littering.

More parts of Dublin city will fall under a ban on plastic bin bags being left out for collection. The bags, which are used by many inner city households who lack the space for a conventional wheelie bin, are often ripped apart by birds, exacerbating Dublin’s litter problem. Joining Shane to discuss is Janet Horner, Green Party Councilor for Dublin's North inner city and Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.

People in this episode

Host: Shane

Guests: Janet Horner, Richard Guiney

Topics covered

• plastic ban
• litter problem
• urban policy
• environmental issues
• city management

Keywords

• plastic bin bags
• Dublin
• litter
• Green Party
• urban policy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Green Party, Dublin Town

Places: Dublin

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