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Episode 100
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 fo…
11 hours ago
99. Why cartons aren't being recycled
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,…
1 week ago
98. Should we ban ‘plastic-free’ packaging?
Episode 98
“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 u…
2 weeks ago
97. Why we're getting reusable packaging wrong
Episode 97
Reusable packaging is gaining momentum across Europe, especially in France where ambitious reuse laws are reshaping retail and hospitality. Fresh fro…
3 weeks ago
96. How recycling is really funded
Episode 96
For nearly 30 years, the UK has operated a system designed to make brands contribute towards the cost of recycling through Packaging Recycling Notes …
4 weeks ago
95. The tech that could end overpackaged boxes, with Jude Pullen
Episode 95
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 …
1 month ago
94. From Kindle to kindling - how Big Tech creates waste
Episode 94
Amazon has announced that some older Kindles will soon lose support, turning devices that still physically work into obsolete products. It’s the late…
1 month, 1 week ago
93. The death of the barcode - a win for sustainability?
Episode 93
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 nex…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
92. How the war in Iran is reshaping the plastic market
Episode 92
Since February, the war in Iran has forced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil flows and sending shockwaves through industries…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
91. Is the Government driving up plastic use?
Episode 91
In recent years, the Government has been rolling out four major policies set to reshape the waste industry. But could these well-intentioned reforms …
2 months ago