This week we welcome Duncan Simpson as our guest, who has worked in the Recycling and Waste Industry for majority of his career. Duncan has worked in both public and private sectors over the years as well as engaging partnerships with third-sector entities. Duncan then went on to starting his own business in May …
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The Scottish Government have released proposed amendments to the MRF Code of Practice (CoP), running from February 2024 – 19 April 2024, aiming to support the rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging from 2025. Albion has reviewed the consultation and listed some of the main changes below: Key highlights include: Expansion of CoP …
This week, we welcome Colin Clark as our guest, who dedicated his entire career to the Waste Sector before retiring. With over 35 years of experience, Colin held Senior Management and Leadership roles in Waste and Environmental Management, as well as Public Health. His extensive expertise spanned various services, including Waste Collection, Treatment, Disposal, …
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Our guest this week is Robert Robb, Manager within the Waste Resources/Street Scene Services within North Ayrshire Council. Robert has worked in Waste Management his full career since he first started as a bin man in the late 70s. He is very passionate about his family/friends, the Waste Management Services, Standing up for the …
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https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/efEPyZr3PGbFounder: The Way Forward 2045 and @20:45 the retail arm of the business. Wendy is a chartered civil engineer and has worked in the water/waste and circular economy for most of her career. Her passion is supporting behavior change and understanding how we can be more strategic in our longer term resource management. To minimise …
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Introduction The risk in writing opinion pieces such as this, is that one will either be thought of as an attention seeking contrarian – of which there are too many – or as a condescending bore – which is uncomfortably accurate. So, why write at all? I write this because I am concerned …
Join us for an insightful episode featuring Simon Glen, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of expertise in waste, resource management, and renewable energy. As the Director of Gather, Simon provides deep market insights, technical expertise, and financial analysis, offering valuable support to both the public and private sectors. Currently, Simon is involved in …
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Welcome back to the first episode of 2024! In this episode we turn the mic around to our hosts Alasdair & Jane and quiz them on all things Rubbish Talk! After 26 guests we have A LOT to think about and discuss, so tune in now for a bit of excitement and test your Rubbish …
Join us for the first-ever LIVE Rubbish Talk episode. Today’s podcast comes straight to you from the CIWM Pre-Christmas Lunch event, with a live audience listening to Alasdair chatting to Louise Robertson and Nina Cameron who recently undertook the University West of Scotland’s Waste Industry CPD modules. Click to Listen Chartered Institution of Wastes Management …
Alex is CEO of Hubbub, a creative charity that inspires action that’s good for the environment, and for everyone. Hubbub’s campaigns support individuals, households, and communities to make a difference. By helping everyone get involved and building mainstream support for action on climate, Hubbub helps businesses and government to make positive choices too. Hubbub was …
