As discussed on Episode 13 of the podcast, the Circular Economy Bill was recently introduced on the 13th of June 2023. This visionary legislation offers a roadmap towards a greener, more prosperous future for all. So, let’s explore an overview of the bill and how it can guide us on the path to a sustainable …
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On episode 14 of the Rubbish Talk podcast, we spoke to Gail Martin, Centre Engagement Manager at CIWM. Gail initially joined the resources and wastes sector on a temporary contract where she quickly developed an interest and passion for the sector. Gail is a previous employee of Albion Environmental and currently works with CIWM …
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On episode 13 of the Rubbish Talk podcast, we spoke to Robin Stevenson, Managing Director at Hamilton Waste. Robin began his journey in the waste industry after leaving school and securing a job with an environmental company based at a depot in Nottingham, his role involved selling wheely bins off the back of a trailer. …
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On episode 11 of the Rubbish Talk podcast, we have a great chat with George Niblock. A man with over 50 years experience in the Waste industry, George started his journey as an Apprentice Sanitary Inspector, working his way to Director of Environmental Health and then running his own consultancy Niblock Environmental Ltd for 14 …
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Our recent LinkedIn post of the Matoha Instrumentation Ltd. PlasTell device stirred up a lot of attention and we had lots of questions from people across the industry! We shared short video demonstrating a test run of the PlasTell device, before taking it out on site when conducting Waste Composition Analysis. Our audience on LinkedIn …
Bonus Episode: Chris Newtown answers your questions on the Matoha PlasTell Device! Read More »
On episode 10 of the Rubbish Talk Podcast, we spoke with Pamela Knox-Welsh communications Manager at Levenseat. We chatted about the commercial side of the industry, how Pamela ended up working in waste management, and hear about some of the exciting projects Pamela is working on with the team at Levenseat. Show Notes: Links to everything …
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Observations from Alasdair Meldrum .. As discussed on episode 9 of the podcast, I spent the weekend in Poland visiting my son who was doing an Erasmus placement as part of his degree. First impression was a busy town with lots of tourists but wherever you went there was next to no litter, no cigarette …
Krakow – How do they keep their streets so clean and tidy? Read More »
On episode 9 of the Rubbish Talk podcast, we chatted to Jim Brown, Commercial Director at Binn Group. Jim has worked in the waste and recycling industry for over 30 years providing proactive waste management solutions for businesses across the UK with specialist knowledge of Retail, Public Sector / NHS, Food and drink, construction, and …
On episode 8 of the Rubbish Talk podcast we have a great chat with Jenny Grant, head of organics and natural capital for the REA (the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology), who has been involved in the organics and recycling industry for 20 years. REA Organics promotes the benefits of composting, aerobic and …
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An on the spot blog written by Alasdair Meldrum during a recent wander in Glasgow’s City Centre. I had a wee wander up Sauchiehall Street at the weekend, one of the main streets in Glasgow city centre. My mind drifted back to late 80’s when I arrived in Glasgow for my first year at …
