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 …
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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 …
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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. …
Rubbish Talk Special: Early Careers Session at the Resourcing Scotland Conference Read More »
Welcome to the 50th episode of Rubbish Talk! This is a milestone we couldn’t have reached without you, our loyal listeners. For this special episode, we’ve shaken things up: instead of hosting an external guest, our co-host Jane Bond steps into the interviewer’s seat to ask our host, Alasdair Meldrum, all about the podcast’s …
Episode 50: Rubbish Talk Milestone – A Conversation with Alasdair Meldrum Read More »
Join us for a deep dive into Scotland’s waste management landscape, as presented by Alasdair Meldrum at the Resourcing Scotland Conference on November 14th. This session explores Scotland’s waste production, recycling metrics, and opportunities for improvement within the industry. This presentation underscores the need for better public engagement in waste separation, refined data …
Rubbish Talk Special: Resourcing Scotland Conference Introduction Read More »
Join us for a deep dive into Scotland’s waste management landscape, as presented by Alasdair Meldrum at the Resource in Scotland Conference on November 14th. This session explores Scotland’s waste production, recycling metrics, and opportunities for improvement within the industry. Key Points: Waste Production Overview: Scotland produces around 10 million tonnes of waste annually—roughly …
Resourcing Scotland Conference Introduction by Alasdair Meldrum Read More »
In this insightful episode of Rubbish Talk, we dive into the world of infrastructure and public service with Tom Reid, Head of Infrastructure at East Lothian Council. With 34 years of experience, Tom shares his journey through the complexities of public service, from early roles in social work to his present responsibilities overseeing Transport and …
Rubbish Talk Episode 49: Tom Reid, Head of Infrastructure at East Lothian Council Read More »
