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Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

Science

Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

James Piper, Robbie Staniforth

101. PPWR - why packaging will never be the same

July 01, 2026 10:00pm 59 min

From August 2026, the packaging industry enters a new era with the rollout of the PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation). In this episode, we break down what the new rules mean in practice, explore the biggest c...

100 episodes later...still Talking Rubbish

June 24, 2026 10:00pm 59 min

We’ve made it to Episode 100!Reaching this milestone gave us a chance to pause and reflect on the journey so far. Joined by a live online audience for the recording, we look back on the first 100 episodes, introduce a ne...

99. Why cartons aren't being recycled

June 17, 2026 10:00pm 59 min

Cartons are a staple of everyday life, but they're far more complicated than they appear. Made from layers of paper, plastic and sometimes aluminium, they're designed to keep food fresh and lightweight to transport, but ...

98. Should we ban ‘plastic-free’ packaging?

June 10, 2026 10:00pm 59 min

“Plastic-free” has become a powerful marketing claim, but is it always accurate? Following the EU’s formal definition of plastic, the term has come under greater scrutiny, raising questions about how it is used and under...

97. Why we're getting reusable packaging wrong

June 03, 2026 10:00pm 59 min

Reusable packaging is gaining momentum across Europe, especially in France where ambitious reuse laws are reshaping retail and hospitality. Fresh from the Reuse Economy Expo in Paris, we discuss why we believe much of th...

96. How recycling is really funded

May 27, 2026 10:00pm 59 min

For nearly 30 years, the UK has operated a system designed to make brands contribute towards the cost of recycling through Packaging Recycling Notes (PRNs). This week, we take a closer look at how the system really works...

95. The tech that could end overpackaged boxes, with Jude Pullen

May 20, 2026 10:00pm 59 min

It’s a familiar frustration, ordering something small, only for it to arrive in a box far bigger than it needs; wasteful and seemingly impossible to avoid. This week, we’re joined by Jude Pullen, a man on a mission to ch...

94. From Kindle to kindling - how Big Tech creates waste

May 13, 2026 10:00pm 59 min

Amazon has announced that some older Kindles will soon lose support, turning devices that still physically work into obsolete products. It’s the latest example of a growing trend in tech, where companies phase out suppor...

93. The death of the barcode - a win for sustainability?

May 06, 2026 10:00pm 58 min

A quiet revolution is underway in our supermarkets, the familiar barcode is being replaced by QR codes. But this isn’t just a tech upgrade. These next-generation codes could transform how we shop, unlocking detailed prod...

92. How the war in Iran is reshaping the plastic market

April 29, 2026 10:00pm 59 min

Since February, the war in Iran has forced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil flows and sending shockwaves through industries worldwide. But amid the turmoil, an unexpected consequence has emerged...

91. Is the Government driving up plastic use?

April 22, 2026 10:00pm 58 min

In recent years, the Government has been rolling out four major policies set to reshape the waste industry. But could these well-intentioned reforms have an unintended side effect, driving a shift towards more plastic? I...

90. Inside Netflix's 'The Plastic Detox' - the story beyond the screen, with Eric Isaac

April 15, 2026 10:00pm 59 min

Last month, Netflix released The Plastic Detox, which we reviewed in Episode 86, and it left us with a lot of questions. One of the film’s featured participants, Eric Isaac, got in touch to let us know he could help fill...

89. Is palm oil really that bad?

April 08, 2026 10:00pm 55 min

Palm oil has a notoriously bad reputation; mention it, and you’ll likely hear strong criticism, particularly if you manage the social media of a podcast that very recently discussed Cadbury’s Easter egg packaging. But is...

88. The truth behind ‘lost parcel’ reselling - scam or goldmine?

April 01, 2026 10:00pm 59 min

What happens to the parcels that never reach their buyers? A growing industry has an answer, reselling them as “mystery packages,” promising hidden treasures and unbeatable value. But do these surprise boxes live up to t...

87. Is expensive petrol driving people to electric cars?

March 25, 2026 11:00pm 58 min

As tensions rise in Iran, global oil prices are climbing, with potential knock-on effects for everyday costs. From higher petrol and diesel prices to wider economic pressures, the impact is becoming more noticeable. But ...

86. Netflix's 'The Plastic Detox' - what it gets right (and what it misses)

March 18, 2026 11:00pm 59 min

On 16 March 2026, Netflix released 'The Plastic Detox', a documentary examining the health impacts of chemicals commonly found in plastics, particularly phthalates and BPA. In this episode, we unpack the science behind t...

85. Talking rubbish...with the man who collects it, the No. 1 Binman

March 11, 2026 11:00pm 58 min

With more than 160,000 followers on TikTok, Ashley might just be the most famous binman in the UK. In this episode, we sit down with the biggest binfluencer to talk about life on the rounds and how he built an online fol...

84. The BrewDog forest - climate solution or greenwashing?

March 04, 2026 10:00pm 59 min

In 2020, BrewDog made headlines with a bold promise; to plant Scotland’s largest forest and become the world’s first carbon-negative beer company. Five years later, the land has been sold, the carbon-negative pledges hav...

83. Is climate collaboration illegal?

February 25, 2026 10:00pm 59 min

In October 2025, five US state attorneys general wrote to environmental organisations warning that their collaboration efforts could potentially breach antitrust laws. Their argument: consumers should retain the right to...

82. Is there a teaspoon of microplastics in our brains?

February 18, 2026 10:00pm 57 min

Last year, a study made startling headlines around the world with the claim that the average person carries the equivalent of a plastic teaspoon of microplastics in their brain. But how accurate is that finding, and if i...

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