# 227. Why Recycling Won’t Save the Planet

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Podcast: [A Climate Change with Matt Matern](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-climate-change-with-matt-matern-7134409)
Published: 2026-02-05T22:23:30+00:00
Episode link: https://aclimatechange.podbean.com/e/227-why-recycling-won-t-save-the-planet/
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Duration seconds: 3672

## Resource

Matt speaks with Catherine Weetman about why recycling alone won’t solve environmental challenges and why circular, regenerative business models are essential. She discusses resource scarcity, critical materials, and her new book, The Circular Economy Handbook, Third Edition, offering practical solutions for sustainable growth.

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