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Facebook 'rips society apart'

A former Facebook executive has spoken out against Facebook, saying it is 'ripping society apart'. And the local council that wants to ban single-use plastics.

A former Facebook executive has spoken out against the social network he helped to create, saying it is 'ripping society apart'. The comments were made by Chamath Palihapitiya, who joined Facebook in 2007 and became its vice president for user growth. And the local council that wants to ban single-use plastics - that includes bags, straws, stirrers, cutlery, cups and cup lids. Should others follow suit? Mark hears from John Barry, one of the Green party councillors who pushed the idea through at Ards and North Down Council.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Wed 13 Dec 2017 13:30

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  • Wed 13 Dec 2017 13:30