Can old traditions and tech help Singapore reach zero waste?
Singapore is known as one of the cleanest cities in the world, and its army of collectors are the city-state's original recyclers. Even in this $380bn (£270bn) economy, the government sees them playing a crucial part in its sustainability programme.
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