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. 16h ago

    Are sports gel wrappers recyclable?

    Sports nutrition products generate a surprising amount of packaging waste, with a single marathon using hundreds of thousands of gel sachets. We explore whether these pouches can be recycled, the shift towards mono-material packaging, and some innovative alternatives, from edible energy bars with beeswax coatings to Notpla's edible sports drink bubbles used at the London Marathon. This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 99 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 18th June 2026. 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has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time.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

    Are sports gel wrappers recyclable?

  2. 1d ago

    How should you deal with "presents" from the cat?

    A listener asked what to do with wild animals brought home by a hunting cat. While it might seem like they belong in food or garden waste, dead wild animals are generally not accepted because they fall under different animal by-product rules. Many councils advise placing them, bagged up, in your general waste bin instead, although it's always worth checking your local guidance. This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 98 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 11th June 2026. 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

    How should you deal with "presents" from the cat?

  3. 2d ago

    What should we do with asbestos?

    A listener asked how to dispose of asbestos safely. Asbestos should never be put in your household bin and is best taken to a household recycling centre that accepts it, after checking with your local council. If you ever need to handle small amounts, take great care by wearing appropriate protection and double-bagging it.  This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 98 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 11th June 2026. 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

    What should we do with asbestos?

  4. 3d ago

    Will flattened bottles and cans be accepted in DRS?

    A listener asked whether crushed cans collected during litter picks will still qualify for a deposit return. In most cases, if a can is too damaged for the barcode to be read, you won't get the deposit back, although some manual return points may have discretion. Rejected containers should still be recyclable, and donation options could help ensure deposits still support good causes rather than encouraging people to search through bins. This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 97 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 4th June 2026. 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

    Will flattened bottles and cans be accepted in DRS?

  5. 4d ago

    Are posters recyclable?

    Posters are usually recyclable if they're predominantly made of paper. Plain paper and lightly glossy posters are accepted by most paper mills, but if they're framed or mounted you'll need to remove the frame or backing first. A good rule of thumb is the scrunch test: if you can scrunch it into a ball and it stays scrunched, it's likely to be recyclable with your paper. This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 97 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 4th June 2026. 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

    Are posters recyclable?

  6. 5d ago

    What should we do with stickers on fruit and vegetables?

    Fruit stickers might be tiny, but they raise surprisingly big questions. In this episode, we explore why they're needed, what happens when they end up in food waste, why composting and anaerobic digestion treat them differently, and why, despite new compostable labels on the horizon, the safest advice for now is to remove them and put them in your general waste rather than your recycling or food waste. This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 96 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 28th May 2026. 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

    What should we do with stickers on fruit and vegetables?

  7. 6d ago

    Is expanded polyethylene recyclable?

    Expanded foam packaging, such as expanded LDPE used around blinds and picture frames, sits in a recycling grey area. It's neither truly rigid nor flexible, so it's usually not accepted in kerbside or flexible plastic collections. For now, this "Schrödinger's plastic" is best treated as general waste unless a specialist recycling option is available. This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 96 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 28th May 2026. 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

    Is expanded polyethylene recyclable?

  8. Jul 28

    Will mass running events have to charge a bottle deposit?

    What happens to all those discarded drinks bottles at the London Marathon, and what might change when the UK's Deposit Return Scheme arrives? We explore how the event already collects bottles separately for recycling, why marathon bottles aren't a straightforward fit for DRS, and how refill stations and compostable cups help reduce waste. This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 94 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 14th May 2026. 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

    Will mass running events have to charge a bottle deposit?
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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
    2026
  • Episodes
    190
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Rubbish Collective Ltd