In Episode 37 of the Rubbish Talk Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome a special guest, John Ferguson, Head of Strategy at Binn Eco Park in Tayside, who has been an integral part of Binn Eco Park’s development for nearly 15 years! John takes us on a journey through the evolution of Binn Eco …
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The Garden Waste Debate: Exploring Scotland’s Permit System In recent years, many councils across Scotland have implemented a permit system for garden waste collection, raising questions about its effectiveness and fairness. With 21 out of 32 councils now charging for garden waste collection, it’s crucial to examine whether these permits are a sensible …
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Episode 36 is here, and we’re thrilled to introduce our special guest, Louise Cowan! Louise, a Director in the Climate team at Local Partnerships, brings a wealth of experience and insight from her extensive work in the Waste and Resources Sector across the UK. In her current role, Louise supports Public Sector Organizations to …
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Mitigating Microplastics John Ferguson, Head of Strategy at Binn Eco Park in Tayside, Scotland, unwraps microplastics recovery from polymer recycling operations. Much has been written about microplastics in recent decades as they proliferate across all aquatic and terrestrial eco-systems, posing profound ecological and human health risks. Microplastics originate from various sources, including the breakdown …
Dive into the captivating world of Waste Management with our latest episode of the Rubbish Talk podcast! We’re thrilled to welcome Craig Chandler, an esteemed professional with over 24 years of experience in the Waste/Resource Sector. After completing a distinguished 16-year career as a Civil Engineer in the British Army, Craig unexpectedly transitioned into …
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In this week’s episode of Rubbish Talk, we had the pleasure of hosting Marcus Holden, Senior Consultant at BACB Renewables. Marcus shared his wealth of experience spanning over 25 years in the waste industry and shed light on the fascinating world of landfills and emerging energy technologies. With a background in chemistry and extensive …
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Welcome back to another episode of Rubbish Talk, this week we welcome Terry March who has dedicated his entire career to the Waste Management Industry with an incredible journey spanning over five decades. Terry March’s journey in Waste Management began over 50 years ago, and his dedication to the industry has only grown …
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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