Talking Rubbish

By: James Piper Robbie Staniforth
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  • Summary

  • A weekly podcast that unpacks the complexities of recycling, whilst having a lot of fun! Each episode dives deep into the world of waste management, exploring innovations and solutions to help you reduce, reuse, and recycle better. Whether you're an eco-conscious individual or just curious about how recycling works, we break down everything from the basics of sorting your rubbish to the latest advancements in the world of waste. Hosted by James Piper, author of The Rubbish Book and Robbie Staniforth, Policy Director at a leading environmental consultancy. Both James and Robbie are award winning sustainability professionals who love to talk absolute rubbish!
    2024, The Rubbish Collective Ltd, Talking Rubbish
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Episodes
  • How green is a Taylor Swift concert?

    How green is a Taylor Swift concert?
    Sep 12 2024

    James has just got back from the Taylor Swift concert in London, how sustainable was the event? Plus, how are the metals sorted, can kitchen paper be recycled and are we going to see other changes in packaging because of EU rules?

    Join hosts James Piper and Robbie Staniforth as they delve into the world of recycling, hopefully having fun along the way. One thing is for sure, they will talk absolute rubbish from start to finish.

    To get exclusive videos and clips, follow them on Instagram, TikTok, X or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast

    Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com

    Relevant links and reports mentioned in the programme can be found on the Talking Rubbish Linktr.ee
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    44 mins
  • How can we make refillable packaging work?

    How can we make refillable packaging work?
    Sep 5 2024

    Most of us want refillable packaging to work, but it seems to have continual bumps in the road, with trials getting cancelled and consumers struggling to engage. What have we learned from the trials that have taken place and what can they tell us about the future of refill? Plus, how is glass recycled, which bin do photographs go into and is it better to use a bottle bank or your home recycling bin for glass?

    Join hosts James Piper and Robbie Staniforth as they delve into the world of recycling, hopefully having fun along the way. One thing is for sure, they will talk absolute rubbish from start to finish.

    To get exclusive videos and clips, follow them on Instagram, TikTok, X or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast

    Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com

    Relevant links and reports mentioned in the programme can be found on the Talking Rubbish Linktr.ee
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    44 mins
  • Interview - Natalie Fée, City to Sea

    Interview - Natalie Fée, City to Sea
    Aug 29 2024

    James is joined this week by Natalie Fée, founder of environmental charity City to Sea. James and Natalie have a wide ranging discussion, exploring; how Natalie managed to get all the retailers to switch their cotton buds to cardboard, reuse trials, plastic recycling and waste incineration.

    To get exclusive videos and clips, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast

    Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com

    Relevant links and reports mentioned in the programme can be found on the Talking Rubbish Linktr.ee
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    39 mins
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