Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

By James Piper, Robbie Staniforth

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Subscribers: 22
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Episodes: 51


 Feb 4, 2025

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If you think recycling is boring, think again. James and Robbie are here to prove that recycling is not only important but also downright fun! Ever wondered what happens to the lime in a recycled Corona bottle? Or, why a cucumber needs to be wrapped in plastic? The answers may surprise you. James does the research, while Robbie brings his unfiltered knowledge to the table, making for an unexpectedly entertaining deep dive into the weird and wonderful world of recycling. From busting myths to answering the wildest questions, you’ll laugh, learn, and maybe even rethink what you toss in the bin. “Rarely dry” - The Guardian

Episode Date
50. The truth about climate change, with Mike Berners-Lee
Jul 10, 2025
49. Carbon offsetting - the good, the bad and the ugly
Jul 03, 2025
48. Green fields - can festivals be sustainable?
Jun 26, 2025
47. Recycling in flats - how to make it work
Jun 19, 2025
46. Greenwashing exposed - the brands that mislead
Jun 12, 2025
45. Recycling labels explained, with Alice Harlock from OPRL
Jun 05, 2025
44. RAM raid - should the Government control our packaging?
May 29, 2025
43. Does plastic cause heart disease?
May 22, 2025
42. Do we really only recycle 9% of plastic?
May 15, 2025
41. On a mission - what can we learn from plastic recycling in South Africa?
May 08, 2025
40. Is paper the new glass, with Will Connolly from Diageo
May 01, 2025
39. From plastic to paper - a greener move or greenwashed myth?
Apr 24, 2025
38. Who is the best recycler in England?
Apr 17, 2025
37. Eco-pets - reducing your pet’s carbon pawprint
Apr 10, 2025
36. Ditching disposables - making reusable coffee cups the new normal
Apr 03, 2025
35. How to recycle a coffee cup with Rob Tilsley from James Cropper
Mar 27, 2025
34. Cups, coatings, and confusion - why your coffee cup isn’t recycled
Mar 20, 2025
33. Why finding plastic in the ocean is harder than you think
Mar 13, 2025
32. Is Trump right to bring back plastic straws?
Mar 06, 2025
31. Shattered - the end of glass packaging?
Feb 27, 2025
30. A good car crash with Stuart Goldsmith, Climate Comedian
Feb 20, 2025
29. Rubbish decision? The shift to monthly bin collections
Feb 13, 2025
28. Disappearing plastic? The controversy of oxo-degradable
Feb 06, 2025
27. Why do we export so much plastic for recycling?
Jan 30, 2025
26. Toxic tableware? The truth about black plastic utensils
Jan 23, 2025
25. Interview - Alice Rackley, Polytag
Jan 16, 2025
24. Are invisible barcodes the holy grail of plastic recycling?
Jan 09, 2025
23. Recycling rewards - exploring Deposit Return Schemes
Jan 02, 2025
22. Green Christmas - unwrapping festive recycling
Dec 26, 2024
21. How sustainable is having a baby?
Dec 19, 2024
20. Interview - Pierre Paslier, Notpla
Dec 12, 2024
19. Breaking down compostable plastic
Dec 05, 2024
18. The true cost of deals - Black Friday’s environmental impact
Nov 28, 2024
17. Disposable vapes finally going up in smoke
Nov 21, 2024
16. Burn or bury - how rubbish is incineration?
Nov 14, 2024
15. Interview - Alex Robinson, Hubbub
Nov 07, 2024
14. Halloween sustainability - the scoop on pumpkins
Oct 31, 2024
13. Is recycling flexible plastic worth the effort?
Oct 24, 2024
12. Which plastics have been banned and why?
Oct 17, 2024
11. Are we really eating a credit card of microplastic weekly?
Oct 10, 2024
10. Interview - Nick Torday, Bower Collective
Oct 03, 2024
9. Why are cucumbers wrapped in plastic?
Sep 26, 2024
8. Who's really paying for your recycling?
Sep 19, 2024
7. How green is a Taylor Swift concert?
Sep 12, 2024
6. How can we make refillable packaging work?
Sep 05, 2024
5. Interview - Natalie Fée, City to Sea
Aug 29, 2024
4. The surprising truth behind the carrier bag charge
Aug 22, 2024
3. Do the Olympics fuel packaging use?
Aug 15, 2024
2. Why coffee pods aren't that bad
Aug 08, 2024
1. Why are bottle caps suddenly attached?
Aug 01, 2024
Welcome to Talking Rubbish
Jul 25, 2024