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70. Behind the scenes of sustainable TV production, with Stephanie Shires
Episode 70
With nearly 200,000 tonnes of direct carbon emissions linked to the UK TV and film industry in 2024, sustainability is quickly becoming an urgent pri…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
69. Green Screen - the carbon footprint of TV
Episode 69
The world of television is a carbon minefield, packed with travel, fuel use, catering demands, high-maintenance talent and crews racing against the c…
7 months ago
68. Sustainable toilet paper - getting to the bottom of it
Episode 68
In recent years, toilet rolls wrapped in paper instead of plastic have been hailed as the eco-friendly choice. But in most industries, individually w…
7 months, 1 week ago
67. Will there really be more plastic than fish in the ocean?
Episode 67
In 2016, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation made a striking prediction: by 2050, there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish. The claim spread lik…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
66. Who should win the Earthshot prize?
Episode 66
Launched in 2021, the Earthshot Prize has quickly become one of the most influential awards in global sustainability. Each year, it celebrates ground…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
65. Recycling realities in the Global South, with Esther Carter from Delterra
Episode 65
With over 17,000 islands, 34,000 miles of coastline, and limited formal waste management, Indonesia faces an immense waste challenge, one that’s comp…
8 months ago
64. Why is recycling so hard in America?
Episode 64
Fresh from the Sustainable Packaging Coalition conference in Boston, we dive into America’s focus on EPR, flexible plastics, and consumer engagement.…
8 months, 1 week ago
63. Waste on a plane - how airlines manage recycling
Episode 63
Each year, airlines generate more than 5.7 million tonnes of cabin waste, much of it disappearing “out of sight, out of mind.” But behind those disca…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
62. Why toothpaste tubes can finally be recycled
Episode 62
In a seismic shift that really damages the credibility of 'The Rubbish Book', toothpaste tubes can now be recycled. But what changed to make an entir…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
61. Labubu - the rise and risks of blind box packaging
Episode 61
The blind box market is booming, valued at more than $15 billion, with over 10 million Labubu dolls sold each month. But behind the thrill of surpris…
9 months ago