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20. How to make packaging from seaweed, with Pierre Paslier from Notpla
Episode 20
This week, James and Robbie are joined by Pierre Paslier, co-founder of Notpla, a groundbreaking company turning seaweed into sustainable alternative…
1 year, 6 months ago
19. Breaking down compostable plastic
Episode 19
Compostable plastic has grown significantly in the past few years as producers of packaging attempt to move away from conventional plastics. Why is t…
1 year, 6 months ago
18. The true cost of deals - Black Friday’s environmental impact
Episode 18
It's that time of year again, Black Friday. Where did this manic sales season come from and how sustainable is it? In this episode, we discuss the gr…
1 year, 6 months ago
17. Disposable vapes finally going up in smoke
Episode 17
Disposable vapes are set to be banned by June 2025, but with an estimated 150 million still in circulation until then, what happens to these devices …
1 year, 7 months ago
16. Burn or bury - how rubbish is incineration?
Episode 16
Recent reports suggest that it is better to landfill our waste, rather than sending it for incineration. Can this possibly be true? In this episode, …
1 year, 7 months ago
15. Fun recycling campaigns, with Alex Robinson from Hubbub
Episode 15
James and Robbie spend some time with Alex Robinson, CEO at Hubbub, a creative charity that inspires action that’s good for the environment, and for …
1 year, 7 months ago
14. Halloween sustainability - the scoop on pumpkins
Episode 14
Welcome, ghouls and goblins, to a spooky special of Talking Rubbish! This week, we explore the truly terrifying statistics behind the Halloween pumpk…
1 year, 7 months ago
13. Is recycling flexible plastic worth the effort?
Episode 13
Supermarkets are now collecting flexible plastic packaging, asking us to bag it up and return it. But with reports suggesting much of it ends up bein…
1 year, 8 months ago
12. Which plastics have been banned and why?
Episode 12
Over the past couple of years, the UK government has banned certain plastics, from straws to balloon sticks. Find out the impact these bans can have …
1 year, 8 months ago
11. Are we really eating a credit card of microplastic weekly?
Episode 11
It’s a statistic reported in lots of places: each week we supposedly eat a credit card’s worth of microplastic. But, is it true? Plus, the final thre…
1 year, 8 months ago