Episode Details

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 Standards Agency guidance and the UK regulations covering materials that come into contact with food and drink. From refillable bottles to plastic cutlery, we explore why traceability and chemical safety standards matter, and why the FSA believes environmental plastics may be better used in non-food applications unless they can meet the same standards as UK recycled plastics.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 48 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 26th June 2025.

While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong.

These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

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