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Keep Scotland Beautiful Highlights Urgent Action Needed on Litter and Flytipping Ahead of 2026 Election
Rubbish Talk is pleased to share an update from Keep...
Read MoreRubbish Rules and Realities
John’s Take on Scotland’s Litter Strategy (Inspired by listener John’s...
Read MoreDangerous Waste, Forgotten Lessons
John’s Reflections on White Goods and Waste Safety (Inspired by...
Read MoreLandfill Ban Delay till 2028 – Where It Went Wrong?
The announcement yesterday that the enforcement of the Biodegradable Landfill...
Read MoreFrom Dustbins to Wheelie Bins: John’s Walk Down Memory Lane
(Inspired by an email from John Crawford, Rubbish Talk Listener...
Read MoreFrom Dustmen to Wheelie Bins: The Evolution of Household Waste Management in the UK
The management of solid waste in the United Kingdom has...
Read MorePaper Cup Recycling Fund: Token Gesture or Genuine Solution?
A new initiative has been announced, offering a £45,000 fund...
Read MoreBack to School, Back to Litter Problems
An opinion piece by John Crawford, Life Member CIWM ...
Read MoreHas SEPA Ran It’s Race?
An opinion piece by John Crawford, Life Member CIWM ...
Read MoreScotland’s Biodegradable Municipal Waste Landfill Ban
What you need to know Effective from 31 December 2025,...
Read MoreThe Garden Waste Debate: Scotland’s Council Permits in 2025
Last year, we explored the varying cost of garden waste...
Read MoreIs Your Tea Bag Brewing More Than Just Tea? The Microplastic Dilemma
Teatime is a moment of relaxation for many—but what if...
Read More“A Winter’s Tale” – By John Crawford, CIWM Life Member
It is the last week in November 1994. The Director...
Read More“A Special Committee Meeting?” – By John Crawford, CIWM Life Member
It had taken my first four months at Inverness to...
Read More“The tale of the new Apprentice” – By John Crawford, CIWM Life Member
It’s late April 1968. The new Student in the Burgh...
Read More“DEMO DAY!” – By John Crawford, CIWM Life Member
A November Thursday in Fort William in the early 1980s....
Read MoreThe Big Plastic Count: What Happened at the Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations and What’s Next?
At Rubbish Talk, we’re passionate about cutting through the noise...
Read MoreResourcing Scotland Conference Introduction by Alasdair Meldrum
Join us for a deep dive into Scotland’s waste management...
Read MoreWelsh Government Proposes Changes to Landfill Disposals Tax
The Welsh Government is consulting on proposed changes to the...
Read MoreReview of Enforcement of Litter and Flytipping Offences in Scotland – By Helanna Cooper
Littering and fly tipping remain significant environmental challenges in Scotland,...
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