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From fine art to furniture, Leo recovers treasure from other people’s trash

Trash Lawyer Leonardo Urbano, with one of of his rescued treasures (SBS-Sandra Fulloon).jpg

Trash Lawyer Leonardo Urbano, with one of of his rescued treasures Source: SBS News / SBS/Sandra Fulloon

Australia generates more than 76-million tonnes of waste every year and of that, only half is recycled. Leonardo Urbano is among those working to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.


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By Sandra Fulloon

Presented by Allan Lee

Source: SBS News


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Australia generates more than 76-million tonnes of waste every year and of that, only half is recycled. Leonardo Urbano is among those working to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.



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