Exploring the always-on networks of distribution that makes sure that we get what we want when we want it - whatever the day or season - and how we deal with the millions of tons of rubbish we throw away... Every day rubbish trucks hit the streets of Britain, collecting almost 85,000 tonnes of refuse. Watch the GPS traces of some of Westminster's fleet of collection vehicles who deal with some of the millions of tons of rubbish we throw away.
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Story: Disposable Britain
Duration: 2:51
Exploring the always-on networks of distribution that makes sure that we get what we want when we want it - whatever the day or season - and how we deal with the millions of tons of rubbish we throw away...
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