Talking Rubbish - Recycled Content

James Piper, Robbie Staniforth
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'Talking Rubbish - Recycled Content' brings you the most useful moments from the Talking Rubbish podcast, all in bite-sized episodes. From practical recycling tips to surprising waste facts and myth-busting insights, James and Robbie cut straight to the good stuff to help you waste less, recycle better, and see your bin in a whole new way. Praise for Talking Rubbish: "Toast this pair who are trying to make a difference one rubbish episode at a time" - The Independent “Eye-opening stuff and only rarely dry” - The Guardian "Who knew rubbish could be so interesting" - Radio Times "This podcast will make you smarter and greener" - The i "Full of handy, informative insights" - Heat

  1. Is cheese wax recyclable?

    4 HR AGO

    Is cheese wax recyclable?

    Cheese wax is a surprisingly tricky waste item. Babybel’s paraffin-based wax isn’t recyclable at home, although the company runs a Terracycle scheme that accepts everything from the wax to the nets and labels. Interestingly, under UK law, cheese wax isn’t even classed as packaging, because it’s considered part of the product itself rather than just something used to contain it. This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 53 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 31st July 2025. While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong. These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast We would love you to join our community on Discord Special thanks to our sponsor, Ecosurety To get exclusive videos and clips, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com or by texting them via WhatsApp on 07356 069 232 Music licence ID: 3GXXBILNPGLYRUZF

    9 min
  2. Can tape go in the flexible plastic bin?

    1 DAY AGO

    Can tape go in the flexible plastic bin?

    When it comes to recycling cardboard with tape attached, the adhesive itself is the main issue, particularly for flexible plastic recyclers, who generally don’t want it. The best practice, if you want to be extra conscientious, is to remove the tape and place it in general waste, which makes things easier for paper recyclers. That said, paper recycling facilities can usually handle tape during processing, where it’s washed off and ultimately incinerated. There’s also growing discussion around paper tape alternatives, some can be successfully recovered and recycled, while others cannot, highlighting the need for better standardisation across the industry. For now, the practical approach is often to leave both plastic and paper tape attached. This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 52 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 24th July 2025. While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong. These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast We would love you to join our community on Discord Special thanks to our sponsor, Ecosurety To get exclusive videos and clips, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com or by texting them via WhatsApp on 07356 069 232 Music licence ID: 3GXXBILNPGLYRUZF

    4 min
  3. Are sandwich packs recyclable?

    2 DAYS AGO

    Are sandwich packs recyclable?

    This episode tackles a common question; are sandwich packs actually recyclable? The discussion breaks down how mixed-material packaging works, whether plastic windows need to be removed, and why food contamination can make recycling more difficult. A practical, light-hearted look at the small recycling decisions people make every day and the confusion around what can really go in the bin. This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 52 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 24th July 2025. While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong. These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast We would love you to join our community on Discord Special thanks to our sponsor, Ecosurety To get exclusive videos and clips, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com or by texting them via WhatsApp on 07356 069 232 Music licence ID: 3GXXBILNPGLYRUZF

    5 min
  4. Do you need to use a bin bag?

    3 DAYS AGO

    Do you need to use a bin bag?

    Do we actually need bin liners at all? Some people put loose rubbish straight into the wheelie bin to avoid adding more plastic to the waste stream, and found many councils don’t require bags. But in Cornwall, residents are told all waste must be contained in a sack before collection. So why the difference? And as mandatory food waste collections expand, could we one day stop selling bin liners altogether, except perhaps for food caddies? This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 51 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 17th July 2025. While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong. These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast We would love you to join our community on Discord Special thanks to our sponsor, Ecosurety To get exclusive videos and clips, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com or by texting them via WhatsApp on 07356 069 232 Music licence ID: 3GXXBILNPGLYRUZF

    6 min
  5. Are cocktail sticks recyclable?

    4 DAYS AGO

    Are cocktail sticks recyclable?

    This episode explores whether cocktail sticks, toothpicks and wooden skewers can actually be recycled. Although they’re usually made from birch wood, their small size means they are unlikely to be accepted in household recycling collections and can easily fall through sorting equipment. We look at why home composting is often the best option, whether they can be taken to wood recycling at the tip, and how vague “recyclable” claims online can sometimes create more confusion than clarity.  This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 51 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 17th July 2025. While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong. These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast We would love you to join our community on Discord Special thanks to our sponsor, Ecosurety To get exclusive videos and clips, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com or by texting them via WhatsApp on 07356 069 232 Music licence ID: 3GXXBILNPGLYRUZF

    5 min
  6. Do you need to remove the security sticker from plastic packaging?

    5 DAYS AGO

    Do you need to remove the security sticker from plastic packaging?

    Do you need to remove security tags and anti-theft stickers from packaging before recycling? After a visit to Bristol Waste’s new materials recycling facility, we got the answer directly from the sorting line, and the good news is that these metal security labels are usually fine to leave on, as they are removed during the recycling process.  This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 49 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 3rd July 2025. While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong. These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast We would love you to join our community on Discord Special thanks to our sponsor, Ecosurety To get exclusive videos and clips, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com or by texting them via WhatsApp on 07356 069 232 Music licence ID: 3GXXBILNPGLYRUZF

    2 min
  7. Are Ozempic pens recyclable?

    6 DAYS AGO

    Are Ozempic pens recyclable?

    This episode looks at the growing waste problem created by Ozempic and other injectable medication pens. With millions of pens potentially ending up in landfill or incineration each year, we explore why these devices are classed as sharps waste, what the rules are for safe disposal, and whether recycling schemes like PenCycle are part of the solution. We also discuss the confusion many people have around disposing of medical pens correctly, and why this fast-growing stream of single-use plastic waste is becoming the next disposable vape problem. This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 49 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 3rd July 2025. While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong. These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast We would love you to join our community on Discord Special thanks to our sponsor, Ecosurety To get exclusive videos and clips, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com or by texting them via WhatsApp on 07356 069 232 Music licence ID: 3GXXBILNPGLYRUZF

    6 min
  8. Should ocean bound plastic be added to reusable bottles?

    16 MAY

    Should ocean bound plastic be added to reusable bottles?

    This episode revisits the use of ocean bound plastics in reusable water bottles and other food-contact items. We take a closer look at the Food Standards Agency guidance and the UK regulations covering materials that come into contact with food and drink. From refillable bottles to plastic cutlery, we explore why traceability and chemical safety standards matter, and why the FSA believes environmental plastics may be better used in non-food applications unless they can meet the same standards as UK recycled plastics. This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 48 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 26th June 2025. While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong. These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast We would love you to join our community on Discord Special thanks to our sponsor, Ecosurety To get exclusive videos and clips, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com or by texting them via WhatsApp on 07356 069 232 Music licence ID: 3GXXBILNPGLYRUZF

    7 min
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'Talking Rubbish - Recycled Content' brings you the most useful moments from the Talking Rubbish podcast, all in bite-sized episodes. From practical recycling tips to surprising waste facts and myth-busting insights, James and Robbie cut straight to the good stuff to help you waste less, recycle better, and see your bin in a whole new way. Praise for Talking Rubbish: "Toast this pair who are trying to make a difference one rubbish episode at a time" - The Independent “Eye-opening stuff and only rarely dry” - The Guardian "Who knew rubbish could be so interesting" - Radio Times "This podcast will make you smarter and greener" - The i "Full of handy, informative insights" - Heat

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  • Creator
    James Piper, Robbie Staniforth
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    117
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    © The Rubbish Collective Ltd

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