Rubbish Talk Podcasts

  In Episode 58 of the Rubbish Talk Podcast, we sit down with Richard Coulson, Chair of the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA), to discuss the world of wood waste, recycling and sustainable practices. Richard has over two decades of experience in the waste wood sector, spanning procurement for biomass industries and panel boards. He is …

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  Welcome to the latest episode of the Rubbish Talk Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of sustainability, circular business models, and the future of fashion. In episode 57, we are joined by Anthony Burns, the Chief Operating Officer at ACS Clothing, a company at the forefront of transforming the fashion industry toward …

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In Episode 56 of the Rubbish Talk Podcast, we’re joined by Rebecca Henderson, the Head of Programme Delivery at WasteAid, an international NGO based in the UK. With over 15 years of experience in environmental management, Rebecca is dedicated to transforming waste management practices in underdeveloped regions like South Africa, Uganda, and India. Rebecca leads …

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  Welcome to Episode 55 of Rubbish Talk! In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Tim Walker, a leading figure in environmental services with decades of experience in waste management. Currently serving as the Acting Chief Executive of ARC21, Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from his long career in the sector.   …

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Welcome to Episode 54 of the Rubbish Talk Podcast! This week, we are joined by Gordon Fergus, Treatment Development Director at Veolia. Gordon shares his career journey into waste management, his insights into Veolia’s role in ecological transformation, and his thoughts on the future of the waste sector. Gordon’s interest in waste management began during …

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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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  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 …

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  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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  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 …

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