Episode 33 - The Professional Recyclers (Long Read series)

In this episode, Aston Brown from University Technology Sydney – and now a rural and regional reporter at Guardian Australia – takes us inside the world of people who forage through rubbish bins to collect bottles and cans for cash. Are they environmental warriors? Is it a hobby job? Or are they trying to earn precious money to make ends meet? This is the first in our Long Read series where we focus on one, in-depth story each episode.Reporter: Aston BrownOriginal story on Guardian Australia:‘The professional recyclers cashing in on Australia’s bottles and cans’https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/15/people-see-rubbish-but-i-see-money-the-professional-recyclers-cashing-in-on-australias-bottles-and-cans Voice actor: Darryle Macdonald Executive Producer: Simon BradyMore stories from the best student journalism in Australia:The JunctionMusic 'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - Get Music  ‘Come Back Home’ – Olexy  Episode imageHans (The Junction social media)Jas Min  (The Junction website)