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 …
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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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 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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On episode 19 of Rubbish Talk, we speak with Bruce McLean, you can click here to listen now . Bruce McLean has been actively involved in recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for over 25 years. He is Group Managing Director of Optimum Eco Group, parent company of CCL North Ltd (specialising in secure data …
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Episode 18 of Rubbish Talk is out now! This episode features our lovely Northern Irish guest, Debbie Neely. You can click here to listen now. 🍀 Debbie has worked in the industry for nearly 30 years, mainly working with organics, soils and legislation surrounding these areas. She has seen some fabulous advancements during this time …
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Episode 17 of Rubbish Talk podcast features a very inspiring young woman, Laura Young aka Less Waste Laura Click here to listen to Episode 17! In October 2022 Laura began her PhD between the University of Abertay and the University of Dundee as a Hydro Nations Scholar in climate resilience work Laura regularly speaks in …
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Episode 16 of the Rubbish Talk podcast features our guest Charlie Devine from Dundee City Council Waste Partnership. Click to listen. Charlie has 30 plus years of involvement and experience within the waste and resources sector and is currently the Service Manager for the Waste Partnership at Dundee City Council which is an innovative partnership between …
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Episode 15 of the Rubbish Talk podcast features our guest Scott Butler from Material Focus. Scott aims to build and lead innovative and impactful environmental and sustainable organisations. Most recently he set up Material Focus, a non-profit organisation working to build a world where materials are never wasted. With his team he has created and …
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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