• 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.

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    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?
    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

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    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
    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

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

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    39 mins
  • The surprising truth behind the carrier bag charge
    Aug 22 2024

    Why has the carrier bag charge not actually led to a reduction in plastic? Plus, how is glass sorted, can birthday cards be recycled and are the infamous cardboard Olympic beds better than more long term materials?

    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
  • Do the Olympics fuel packaging use?
    Aug 15 2024

    Do we all use more packaging when major sporting events are on? Plus, how are cardboard and paper recycled, can cork be recycled and should you use a plastic bottle to store flexible plastic before recycling?

    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

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

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    36 mins
  • Why coffee pods aren't that bad
    Aug 8 2024

    Discover why coffee pods may not be that bad for the environment after all and how they can get recycled. Plus, how are cardboard and paper sorted, can aerosol cans be recycled and do you need to take tape off wrapping paper?

    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

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    45 mins
  • Why are bottle caps suddenly attached?
    Aug 1 2024

    Discover why bottle caps are suddenly tethered to drinks bottles and how this can help with their recycling. Plus, how is waste actually collected, can pizza boxes be recycled and why does council guidance not always align to national messaging?

    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

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    42 mins
  • Talking Rubbish - Coming 1st August!
    Jul 25 2024

    Join award winning sustainability experts James Piper and Robbie Staniforth as they talk absolute rubbish. Expect detailed discussion around some of the biggest topics in the world of waste, exposing some serious mistruths along the way, whilst having a load of fun.

    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

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    2 mins