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 …
Sheila Best is a strategic leader within the public sector and is currently the Waste Services Manager for Perth & Kinross Council in Scotland. With 20 years resource sector & environmental management experience she has successfully delivered on key projects for the Local Authority. Recent projects she has led on include: awarding a 10-year contract …
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Having spent over 20 years in waste and recycling operations, most of which in Scotland, Colin is responsible for the management of several local authority contracts, most notably with Aberdeen City Council. His current role includes operational management of the existing infrastructure in Aberdeen and, following a fire in 2022, design and rebuild of …
The 2022 recycling figures are disappointing but have been stagnating for around a decade. More disappointing given the sums of money which have been given to local authorities since 2001. So why has there been no improvement? The answer relies on an unhappy coalescence of factors as follows but can be summarised as an absence …
The most recent episode of Rubbish Talk has just been released! Alasdair and Elleisha have returned with a variety of environmental updates, including insights into Halloween pumpkin waste. Our special guest for the week is Pam Walker, who serves as the Northeast Waste Projects Manager at Aberdeen City Council. Pam has been Northeast Waste Projects …
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In the world of waste management, the news coming from Scotland is a mix of the good a bad. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) recently released their waste statistics for 2022, and it’s a tale of progress and challenges. Let’s delve into the highlights and understand what’s driving these changes. The Good News: Declining …
Episode 21 of Rubbish Talk is here and it’s a good one! Join Alasdair and a surprise new co-host in this episode as we delve into the world of environmental & sustainability news, discussing £400 one-wear Adidas trainers, the astonishing Lego beach in Cornwall, and the electrifying E-Waste Day campaign taking place in Albion office! …
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With the news that Conwy Council is threatening to fine householders £100 for not recycling, is it now time for Scottish Government or local authorities in Scotland to do the same? Having reviewed the it got me back thinking about and re visiting an old hobby horse of mine – Albion know from the waste …
Episode 20 of Rubbish Talk is here, and it’s a must-listen! Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Erina Brown, a dedicated PHD student based at Strathclyde University. Click here to listen now! Erina’s research is at the forefront of environmental science, with a keen focus on the pervasive issue of microplastics and …
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