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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, 3 days ago
Are pens recyclable?
Episode 106
Pens turn out to be far more difficult to recycle, with their mix of plastics, metals, springs and ink making them unsuitable for kerbside recycling …
1 week, 4 days ago
Is recycled plastic safe?
Episode 105
Is recycled plastic worse for us than virgin plastic, especially in drinking bottles, and does it release more microplastics? There is some truth beh…
1 week, 5 days ago
Are jigsaw puzzles recyclable?
Episode 104
Can you recycle a jigsaw puzzle? They’re mostly cardboard, so technically yes, but generally the pieces are too small to be processed properly. Still…
1 week, 6 days ago
Do aluminium cans contain plastic?
Episode 103
Do cans really contain plastic? Yes, most food and drink cans are lined with a thin plastic coating called an epoxy resin. Like paper straws and coff…
2 weeks ago
Are staples recyclable?
Episode 102
Staples are one of those tiny recycling dilemmas, they’re usually made of steel, but their small size makes people wonder what to do with them. The g…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Why do compostable bags have holes in?
Episode 101
Those little holes in produce or meat bags might seem pointless, especially when you try to reuse them as compost caddy liners, but they’re there for…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Is a butter wrapper recyclable?
Episode 100
Most butter wrappers feel like paper, so it’s surprising when they say “don’t recycle”, but the reality is more complicated. Many are actually made f…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
How are mobile phones recycled?
Episode 99
This episode explains what happens when mobile phones are recycled, starting with securely removing personal data through steps like hard resets and …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
How are mobile phones collected?
Episode 98
This episode looks at how old mobile phones are collected. It covers options like selling or trading in devices for cash, as well as the importance o…
2 weeks, 5 days ago