New Caledonia ships materials to Australia for recycling

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Updated April 21, 2009 21:18:33

New Caledonia's second largest city is sending its recyclable waste to Australia to be processed, as setting up a recycling plant for paper and cardboard in the French territory isn't financially viable. Even though its costing tens of thousands of dollars to send the material to Australia, the group behind the arrangement insists its neccessary for the environment.


Presenter Helene Hofman

Speakers: Director of Mont Dore Environnement Victor David, Bureau Francais spokesperson Jacque Fiyel

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