This week on Rubbish Talk, we do something long overdue — shining a spotlight on one of our own. Alasdair is joined by Kirstie MacDougall, Office & Training / VQ Administrator at Albion Environmental, to explore the world of waste training, qualifications, and what really goes on behind the scenes. Kirstie shares her …
This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair is joined by Henry Mathias, Chair of the Tranent Wombles — a volunteer-led litter picking group set up during lockdown that has gone on to make a huge impact in their local community. Henry shares how the group began in 2020, when people were looking for safe …
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After a run of guest episodes and milestone celebrations, Jane and Alasdair are back together for a packed news round-up — and there’s plenty to get through. News Roundup Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps Huge illegal waste sites across England — including Kidlington and others — are set to …
This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair is joined by Heather McLaughlin, Campaigns and Social Innovation Manager at Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB) — a long overdue guest given how often litter and fly-tipping come up on the podcast! Heather shares her journey into the sector, starting with a background in biology before finding her …
This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair is joined by Victoria Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Probe Industries Ltd — a family-run business specialising in odour and dust control across the waste and water sectors. Victoria shares her journey into the industry, which started unexpectedly when she stepped in to help the family business before …
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After a run of brilliant student episodes and celebrating our 100th milestone, the news has been quietly piling up… so this week, Jane and Alasdair dive into a much-needed news special. From waste crime and fires to innovation and unexpected news stories, there’s a lot to catch up on — plus, of course, …
Last week we explored the early history of waste management in Scotland, from the early 1900s through to the 1970s. In Episode 101, Jane and Alasdair pick up the story from the 1980s onwards, looking at how regulation, technology and policy shaped the modern waste sector we know today. The 1980s marked a …
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We’ve reached Episode 100 of Rubbish Talk — although technically it’s even more once you include our pilot and special episodes! Across those recordings we’ve had 77 guests, over 100 hours of conversation, and listeners from 73 countries around the world. Thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast along the way. To mark the milestone, Jane and Alasdair take a step back to explore …
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1800-1892 Scotland was comprised of various municipalities: Royal Burghs, Burghs of Regality, Burghs of Barony, Police Burghs, Counties, Counties of Cities, all with varying powers. Until 1868, Glasgow used Contractors to collect and dispose of their waste, then recruited their own staff and employees to do the job. 1892-1897 The Burgh Police (Scotland) Act 1892 …
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This week on Rubbish Talk, Alasdair and Jane are joined once again by students from the University of Edinburgh’s MSc programmes — and this time, we feature two powerful student-created podcasts as part of their Resource Recovery and Circular Economy coursework Cate Satoris, an MSc Environment & Development student originally from North Dakota, …
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