Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

James Piper, Robbie Staniforth

Topics: How To · Documentary · Nature

No. 44 in Education▼11

2 x British Podcast Award winner 2026: Gold in Education and Bronze in Impact. "Toast this pair who are trying to make a difference one rubbish episode at a time" - The Independent  If you think recycling is boring, think again. James and Robbie are here to prove that recycling is not only important but also downright fun!  Ever wondered what happens to the lime in a recycled Corona bottle? Or, why a cucumber needs to be wrapped in plastic? The answers may surprise you.  James does the research, while Robbie brings his unfiltered knowledge to the table, making for an unexpectedly entertaining deep dive into the weird and wonderful world of recycling. From busting myths to answering the...

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1. 118. Are we turning charity shops into rubbish dumps?October 29, 2026 · 60 min
2. 117. The Conservatives' £1.4 billion recycling u-turnOctober 22, 2026 · 60 min
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6. 113. Why can't we just make deposit return digital?September 24, 2026 · 60 min
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8. 111. When does a Deposit Return Scheme become a tax?September 10, 2026 · 60 min
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