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
77. Is recycling a scam?
76. Why your council tax isn't paying for your recycling anymore
75. Sustainability around the world, with Ellie Piper
74. Should LEGO use recycled plastic?
73. Battery fires - the growing problem within recycling
72. Why labels on bottles could ruin our recycling
71. Dirty business - is waste crime on the rise?
70. Behind the scenes of sustainable TV production, with Stephanie Shires
69. Green Screen - the carbon footprint of TV
68. Sustainable toilet paper - getting to the bottom of it
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Talking Rubbish Podcast Calls on Dog Poo Bag Brands to Clean Up Compo…
The Talking Rubbish podcast has published an open letter to companies selling compostable dog poo bags, urging them to update misleading marketing and clarify how their products should be disposed of. The sustainability-focused podcast, hosted by J…
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…
About the Hosts
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.
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.