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Source: Talking Rubbish Podcast
Talking Rubbish is a weekly podcast that explores the realities, complexities, and sometimes absurdities of the recycling world — with insight, clarity, and a sense of humour. Hosted by James Piper (author of The Rubbish Book) and Robbie Staniforth (Policy Director and long-time circular economy advocate), the show breaks down everything from everyday recycling habits to major global waste challenges.
In 2016, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation made a bold claim: by 2050, there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish. The statement travelled the world — but is it accurate?
Robbie and James unpack:
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and the Pact have published a ten-point blueprint outlining how a comprehensive system for textiles could be designed and implemented in the UK.
The abandonment of fishing nets in our seas and oceans poses a significant and ongoing environmental challenge. In response to this issue, the REDES4VALUE project is dedicated to recovering and recycling discarded fishing nets, transforming them into new, sustainable products with high added value.
In a move that signals a major shift for the high-end personal care industry, INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe has officially launched its latest Recycl-IN hybrid polymer grade. The new material, rPP1025C, contains an industry-leading 70% recycled content, specifically engineered to bridge the gap between aggressive sustainability targets and the uncompromising aesthetic demands of the cosmetics sector.