The Rubbish Talk podcast is brought to you by staff from Albion Environmental, to widen the conversation about managing waste and resources in the UK. Each episode will interview a new guest who plays an important role within the waste and resource management industry. We will discuss everything from career journeys, balancing work and personal life, and generally just talk some rubbish. Get in to... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||
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This week on Rubbish Talk, Jane and Alasdair return with another packed news roundup, focusing on one of the waste sector's biggest ongoing challenges: vapes and lithium batteries.
They discuss the impact of the disposable vape ban one year on, prop... more
This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair is joined by Solomon Ede, Senior Enforcement Officer at West Lothian Council and Scottish Executive Representative for LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee).
Solomon shares his journey into the wast... more
This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair is joined by Connor Benton and Serena Powell from Go4Greener, a Derby-based hazardous waste company specialising in everything from commodity recycling and WEEE to hazardous waste treatment and innovative new techn... more
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Simpler Recycling: More Headlines, More Confusion
Simpler Recycling continues to generate some questionable headlines, with articles listing items “banned” from recycling — many of which were never recyclable in the first place. Alas... more
This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair is joined by Tina Jackson, founder of Comply Digital, Jackson Consultants, and the Technically Competent Managers (TCM) Forum, for a fascinating conversation about compliance, confidence, and building better collab... more
This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair is joined by Henrik Webster, CEO of Aspect Labs Ltd, to explore the often-overlooked relationship between the waste sector and insurance — particularly the growing challenges around fires, lithium-ion batteries, an... more
This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair is joined by Aaron McIntyre, Managing Director of AWD Environmental Ltd, to dive into the world of hazardous waste, entrepreneurship, and building a business in the waste sector.
Aaron shares his journey into was... more
This week on Rubbish Talk, we do something long overdue — shining a spotlight on one of our own. Alasdair is joined by Kirstie MacDougall, Office & Training / VQ Administrator at Albion Environmental, to explore the world of waste training, qualifica... more
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A practical, industry-focused show that pulls in waste-management professionals, operators, regulators, and academics to unpack real-world challenges in the UK waste and resources sector. Episodes span technical innovations (like novel treatment technologies and insurance risk models), regulatory updates, training and workforce development, and community-led environmental action. Expect grounded, hands-on discussions with guests who bring field expertise, regulatory/industry perspectives, and regional insights, often followed by candid anecdotes from site work, campaigns, and business growth. The format leans into actionable takeaways for listeners seeking to improve operations, compliance, or strategy in waste management and circular econo... more
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Recent guests on Rubbish Talk include:
1. Serena Powell
2. Connor Benton
3. Tina Jackson
4. Henrik Webster
5. Aaron McIntyre
6. Kirstie MacDougall
7. Henry Mathias
8. Heather McLaughlin
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