Teatime is a moment of relaxation for many—but what if your tea bag is brewing more than just your favourite blend? In recent years, researchers have uncovered an unsettling truth: some tea bags contain microplastics. These tiny plastic particles are seeping into your cup, leaving you with more than just a warm beverage to sip …
Is Your Tea Bag Brewing More Than Just Tea? The Microplastic Dilemma Read More »
It is the last week in November 1994. The Director of Cleansing sits in Lotland Street, Inverness and wonders whether he should attend the Civic Reception later on for the Bahamas Dentists’ Association who are holding their Annual Congress in Inverness. The phone rings and Mandy says ‘the Chieffie wants to see you in his …
“A Winter’s Tale” – By John Crawford, CIWM Life Member Read More »
It had taken my first four months at Inverness to win the respect and confidence of the workforce and let them see I’d fight their corner when necessary. The two Shop Stewards came in one Friday afternoon with the General Foreman to ask ‘for a word’. They were very concerned about a country road (by …
“A Special Committee Meeting?” – By John Crawford, CIWM Life Member Read More »
It’s late April 1968. The new Student in the Burgh Surveyor’s Office at Saltcoats is scrutinising readings he’d taken earlier with a dumpy level to check the gradient of a new sewer when the Surveyor comes in. ‘Did you say at your Interview last month you’d passed the driving test’? ‘Yes’ ‘Well here’s …
“The tale of the new Apprentice” – By John Crawford, CIWM Life Member Read More »
A November Thursday in Fort William in the early 1980s. My mate John Milligan has brought up a Glover Webb Refuse Collection Vehicle on Demo for Lochaber District Council and as is the custom, is expected to travel in it round a collection route with the crew. It hasn’t stopped raining all day. Around …
“DEMO DAY!” – By John Crawford, CIWM Life Member Read More »
Welcome to Episode 53 of the Rubbish Talk Podcast! This week, we had the honour of chatting with John Crawford, a veteran of the waste management sector whose career spans decades of innovation, advocacy, and education. From his early days driving tractors to lecturing at Strathclyde University, John’s journey is as inspiring as it is …
Rubbish Talk Episode 53: John Crawford, Retired, CIWM Life Member Read More »
Welcome to another insightful episode of Rubbish Talk, where we dig into the world of waste, sustainability, and community engagement. In Episode 52, we had the pleasure of chatting with Sarah Cartmill, Community Liaison Manager at MVV Environment, Dundee’s Energy from Waste facility. With three years of experience in the waste industry, Sarah is …
Rubbish Talk Episode 52: Sarah Cartmill, Community Liaison Manager at MVV Environment Read More »
At Rubbish Talk, we’re passionate about cutting through the noise to bring you the latest on critical environmental issues, especially when it comes to tackling plastic waste. Last week’s Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Busan, South Korea, were a pivotal moment in the fight against plastic pollution. While there were mixed outcomes, the talks highlighted …
In Episode 51 of Rubbish Talk, we were thrilled to host Simon Rutledge, Sustainability and External Affairs Manager at Biffa Waste Services. Simon brings over 30 years of experience to the conversation, offering a unique perspective on the evolving world of waste management. From his early days as a site chemist to his current …
In an engaging and thought-provoking session at the Resourcing Scotland Conference, early-career professionals and students from Edinburgh University, Glasgow Caledonian University, and the University of West of Scotland joined Alasdair Meldrum, Director of Albion Environmental Ltd and Sheila Best, SLR Consulting & CIWM Scotland and Claire Shipp, Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) for a special edition of Rubbish Talk. …
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