This week on Earth Matters we explore the current recycling issue affecting some Victorians as the Chinese Government ban on foreign recyclables came into effect on January 1st 2018. The Victorian State Government and the various stakeholders including some Victorian local councils (metro and regional) are all trying to work through how to best deal with this problem right across the state of Victoria. The Chinese Government Recycling import ban is from China is affecting not only consumers in Victoria but also in other countries incluing; New Zealand, THE US, Japan, The EU and The UK.Earth Matter's Kerri-Lee Harding explore this current environmental issue in conversation with Rob Spence CEO of The Municipal Association of Victoria and Councillor Jennifer Anderson Mayor Maceden Ranges Shire Council.Music: Let’s Go green, Going green Song (excerpts) featured in this program.