Talking Rubbish
A weekly podcast that unpacks the complexities of recycling, whilst having a lot of fun.
Each episode dives deep into the world of waste, exploring innovations and solutions to help you reduce, reuse, and recycle better. Whether you're an eco-conscious individual or just curious about how recycling works, we break down everything from the basics of sorting your rubbish to the latest advancements in the world of waste.
Hosted by James Piper, author of The Rubbish Book and Robbie Staniforth, Policy Director at a leading environmental consultancy. Both James and Robbie are award winning sustainability experts who love to talk absolute rubbish!
Recent Episodes
50. The truth about climate change, with Mike Berners-Lee
49. Carbon offsetting - the good, the bad and the ugly
48. Green fields - can festivals be sustainable?
47. Recycling in flats - how to make it work
46. Greenwashing exposed - the brands that mislead
45. Recycling labels explained, with Alice Harlock from OPRL
44. RAM raid - should the Government control our packaging?
43. Does plastic cause heart disease?
42. Do we really only recycle 9% of plastic?
41. On a mission - what can we learn from plastic recycling in South Africa?
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Talking Rubbish rebrands!
Since its launch in August last year, Talking Rubbish has quickly become the UK’s leading podcast dedicated to recycling. Regularly ranked as the number one 'How To' podcast on Apple and featured in publications including The Guardian, The i, …
Talking Rubbish is going live!
We have been asked by Packaging Innovations to bring Talking Rubbish to the NEC in Birmingham and we were more than happy to say yes. It’s free to come along and watch us attempt an unedited episode for the first time, just use this link to r…
Talking Rubbish Podcast Named Among Radio Times' Top Audio Picks!
The 18th-24th January 2025 edition of Radio Times has spotlighted Talking Rubbish in its prestigious “Pick of the Best Audio on Demand” feature—a remarkable milestone for the growing podcast. I couldn't believe it when I received …
About the Hosts
James Piper
Author / CEO / Non-Executive Director
James is a passionate advocate for consumer education, James is committed to helping the public recycle more effectively. In February 2022, he published The Rubbish Book, a comprehensive guide to recycling designed to empower individuals with practical knowledge. Building on the book's success, James launched Talking Rubbish in August 2024—a weekly podcast that explores the latest trends and insights in recycling, keeping audiences informed and engaged as we strive for a greener planet.
Robbie Staniforth
Non-Executive Government Advisor / Policy Director
Robbie is an avid environmentalist who works with the world's leading brands and retailers to make their packaging more planet friendly.
In 2021, he was appointed to the UK Government's Advisory Committee on Packaging where he helps to design and implement new policies that create a less wasteful society and more circular economy.