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
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Previous Episodes
- Sachets - the true cost of convenience 07.08.2025
- Why excessive packaging is illegal 31.07.2025
- How landfills actually work 24.07.2025
- Why does your glass bottle contain microplastics? 17.07.2025
- The truth about climate change, with Mike Berners-Lee 10.07.2025
- Carbon offsetting - the good, the bad and the ugly 03.07.2025
- Green fields - can festivals be sustainable? 26.06.2025
- Recycling in flats - how to make it work 19.06.2025
- Greenwashing exposed - the brands that mislead 12.06.2025
- Recycling labels explained, with Alice Harlock from OPRL 05.06.2025
- RAM raid - should the Government control our packaging? 29.05.2025
- Does plastic cause heart disease? 22.05.2025
- Do we really only recycle 9% of plastic? 15.05.2025
- On a mission - what can we learn from plastic recycling in South Africa? 08.05.2025
- Is paper the new glass, with Will Connolly from Diageo 01.05.2025
- From plastic to paper - a greener move or greenwashed myth? 24.04.2025
- Who is the best recycler in England? 17.04.2025
- Eco-pets - reducing your pet’s carbon pawprint 10.04.2025
- Ditching disposables - making reusable coffee cups the new normal 03.04.2025
- How to recycle a coffee cup with Rob Tilsley from James Cropper 27.03.2025
