Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast
"Toast this pair who are trying to make a difference one rubbish episode at a time" - The Independent
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.
“Eye-opening stuff and only rarely dry” - The Guardian
"Who knew rubbish could be so interesting" - Radio Times
"This podcast will make you smarter and greener" - The i
"Full of handy, informative insights" - Heat
Latest Episode
Previous Episodes
- 72. Why labels on bottles could ruin our recycling
- 71. Dirty business - is waste crime on the rise?
- 70. Behind the scenes of sustainable TV production, with Stephanie Shires
- 69. Green Screen - the carbon footprint of TV
- 68. Sustainable toilet paper - getting to the bottom of it
- 67. Will there really be more plastic than fish in the ocean?
- 66. Who should win the Earthshot prize?
- 65. Recycling realities in the Global South, with Esther Carter from Delterra
- 64. Why is recycling so hard in America?
- 63. Waste on a plane - how airlines manage recycling
- 62. Why toothpaste tubes can finally be recycled
- 61. Labubu - the rise and risks of blind box packaging
- 60. FlexCollect - closing the loop on flexible plastic, with Gareth Morton from Ecosurety
- 59. How we made flexible plastic recycling valuable
- 58. Why plastic recycling isn't working
- 57. Why the UN Plastic Treaty failed...again!
- 56. Is aluminium the ultimate packaging?
- 55. How brands got us hooked on plastic, with Saabira Chaudhuri
- 54. Sachets - the true cost of convenience
- 53. Why excessive packaging is illegal
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