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Plastic Gardens

Peter Gibbs investigates the trend for fake turf and artificial plants. What impact are they having on the environment?

The last decade has seen a huge rise in the number of people opting for artificial turf in their gardens. Meanwhile businesses and corporations are making more use of plastic plants in both indoor and outdoor spaces. What effect does choosing fake over real plants have on the environment? Peter Gibbs investigates.

Producer: Emma Campbell

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28 minutes

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Wed 23 Oct 2019 21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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