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Is cheese wax recyclable?
Episode 116
Cheese wax is a surprisingly tricky waste item. Babybel’s paraffin-based wax isn’t recyclable at home, although the company runs a Terracycle scheme …
16 hours ago
Can tape go in the flexible plastic bin?
Episode 115
When it comes to recycling cardboard with tape attached, the adhesive itself is the main issue, particularly for flexible plastic recyclers, who gene…
1 day, 16 hours ago
Are sandwich packs recyclable?
Episode 114
This episode tackles a common question; are sandwich packs actually recyclable? The discussion breaks down how mixed-material packaging works, whethe…
2 days, 16 hours ago
Do you need to use a bin bag?
Episode 113
Do we actually need bin liners at all? Some people put loose rubbish straight into the wheelie bin to avoid adding more plastic to the waste stream, …
3 days, 16 hours ago
Are cocktail sticks recyclable?
Episode 112
This episode explores whether cocktail sticks, toothpicks and wooden skewers can actually be recycled. Although they’re usually made from birch wood,…
4 days, 16 hours ago
Do you need to remove the security sticker from plastic packaging?
Episode 111
Do you need to remove security tags and anti-theft stickers from packaging before recycling? After a visit to Bristol Waste’s new materials recycling…
5 days, 16 hours ago
Are Ozempic pens recyclable?
Episode 110
This episode looks at the growing waste problem created by Ozempic and other injectable medication pens. With millions of pens potentially ending up …
6 days, 16 hours ago
Should ocean bound plastic be added to reusable bottles?
Episode 109
This episode revisits the use of ocean bound plastics in reusable water bottles and other food-contact items. We take a closer look at the Food Stand…
1 week ago
Are disposable barbecues recyclable?
Episode 108
Disposable BBQs might seem convenient for festivals and summer gatherings, but they can be dangerous and difficult to recycle. In this episode, we lo…
1 week, 1 day ago
What actually happens to the rubbish in skips?
Episode 107
This episode explores what happens to construction waste after it leaves a skip, following the journey through a modern waste sorting facility. It lo…
1 week, 2 days ago