Is our recycling still going to landfill?

If you've ever put something in the recycling and wondered whether there's a point, this episode is for you. Three years ago, Australia's recycling system broke down and we learned that a lot of the glass, plastic and paper we set aside was ending up as either pollution or landfill. Eventually though, the story just went away. The question is: did the crisis? Today on The Signal, what actually happens to our recycling in 2021? And how much of the blame lies with us? Featured: Dr Monique Retamal, Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Future, The University of Technology Sydney