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  In an engaging and thought-provoking session at the Resourcing Scotland Conference, early-career professionals and students from Edinburgh University, Glasgow Caledonian University, and the University of West of Scotland joined Alasdair Meldrum, Director of Albion Environmental Ltd and Sheila Best, SLR Consulting & CIWM Scotland and Claire Shipp, Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) for a special edition of Rubbish Talk. …

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  Welcome to the 50th episode of Rubbish Talk! This is a milestone we couldn’t have reached without you, our loyal listeners. For this special episode, we’ve shaken things up: instead of hosting an external guest, our co-host Jane Bond steps into the interviewer’s seat to ask our host, Alasdair Meldrum, all about the podcast’s …

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  Join us for a deep dive into Scotland’s waste management landscape, as presented by Alasdair Meldrum at the Resourcing Scotland Conference on November 14th. This session explores Scotland’s waste production, recycling metrics, and opportunities for improvement within the industry.   This presentation underscores the need for better public engagement in waste separation, refined data …

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In this insightful episode of Rubbish Talk, we dive into the world of infrastructure and public service with Tom Reid, Head of Infrastructure at East Lothian Council. With 34 years of experience, Tom shares his journey through the complexities of public service, from early roles in social work to his present responsibilities overseeing Transport and …

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Welcome to Episode 48 of the Rubbish Talk Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Carfrae, Programme Director for the Masters in Soils and Sustainability, a collaborative effort between Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and the University of Edinburgh.   Jennifer has been with SRUC since 2007 and has run the …

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In this episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with James Piper, an inspiring environmental advocate and a familiar face in the UK recycling scene. Currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at Ecosurety, James has an impressive track record of leadership and environmental stewardship that spans over a decade.   James’ journey began with a degree …

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In Episode 46 of the Rubbish Talk Podcast, we sit down with John Rennie, Operations Officer at Volker Gruppe, to dive deep into the world of plastics and cardboard recycling, with a special focus on polystyrene recovery. For over 26 years, John has been navigating the complexities of plastic waste management and recovery across Scotland. …

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In this episode of Rubbish Talk, we sit down with John Morrison, Waste Strategy Coordinator at South Ayrshire Council, to hear about his fascinating career journey, his thoughts on waste management, and his advice for anyone looking to make a difference in this sector.   John’s career didn’t start in waste management. In fact, he …

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