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Why CDs may be more eco-friendly than streaming

Music Matters reveals the hidden environmental impact of listening to music online.

New research suggests that despite those chunky plastic jewel cases, CDs make far less of an environmental impact than streaming music online. Pop music researcher Matt Brennan tells Tom Service why ditching your CD collection in favour of plastic-free streaming services isn't as environmentally responsible as you might think.

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