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Episode 24 – Sheila Best – Perth & Kinross Council – Waste Services Manager

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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Episode 23 – Colin Forshaw – SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK Ltd – Production Operations Manager

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 …

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Episode 22 – Pam Walker – Northeast Waste Projects Manager

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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Scotland Achieves Its Lowest Household Waste Rates Since 2011: Latest Waste Statistics for 2022 Released by SEPA

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 …

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Episode 21 – David Balmer – ERS Regional Remediation Manager

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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Episode 20 – Erina Brown – Bioresources Consultant & Microplastics Researcher

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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Effective Ways to Manage Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS) Containing POPs

In today’s eco-conscious world, proper waste management is crucial. When it comes to Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating (WUDS) containing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), you’ve got to handle it right. In this blog, we’re going to explore options for managing this type of waste. So, let’s dive in!   Incineration – The Way to Go!  First …

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A GUIDE TO WM3: HOW TO CLASSIFY YOUR WASTE IN 7 SIMPLE STEPS

Around 70% of construction waste is soil & stones, and while over 70% of that waste is recycled, soil & stones still accounted for 38% of all the waste that was sent to landfill in Scotland (SEPA, 2018 pre COVID & cyber-attack). This is a staggering amount of material that needs to be processed correctly. It …

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