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
- 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
- 52. How landfills actually work
- 51. Why does your glass bottle contain microplastics?
- 50. The truth about climate change, with Mike Berners-Lee
- 49. Carbon offsetting - the good, the bad and the ugly
- 48. Green fields - can festivals be sustainable?
- 47. Recycling in flats - how to make it work
- 46. Greenwashing exposed - the brands that mislead
- 45. Recycling labels explained, with Alice Harlock from OPRL
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