Rubbish Talk Podcasts

Welcome to the latest edition of the Rubbish Talk Podcast Newsletter! In Episode 39, we are thrilled to have a special guest, Nigel Tomlinson, who serves as the Commercial Director at GAP Group, Northeast Limited. Nigel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his diverse career journey, we are excited to dive into the …

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Welcome to Episode 38 of the Rubbish Talk Podcast! This week, we’re excited to have Amy Bird, a powerhouse in the metal recycling industry, sharing her journey and insights. Amy’s story is a testament to resilience, passion, and the transformative power of recycling.   Amy Bird’s connection to metal recycling started early—her parents owned a …

Episode 38: Amy Bird, Founder of Women in Scrap, Co Owner of Countrywide Metals Ltd & Connolley Metals Ltd Read More »

In Episode 37 of the Rubbish Talk Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome a special guest, John Ferguson, Head of Strategy at Binn Eco Park in Tayside, who has been an integral part of Binn Eco Park’s development for nearly 15 years!   John takes us on a journey through the evolution of Binn Eco …

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Episode 36 is here, and we’re thrilled to introduce our special guest, Louise Cowan! Louise, a Director in the Climate team at Local Partnerships, brings a wealth of experience and insight from her extensive work in the Waste and Resources Sector across the UK.   In her current role, Louise supports Public Sector Organizations to …

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Dive into the captivating world of Waste Management with our latest episode of the Rubbish Talk podcast! We’re thrilled to welcome Craig Chandler, an esteemed professional with over 24 years of experience in the Waste/Resource Sector.   After completing a distinguished 16-year career as a Civil Engineer in the British Army, Craig unexpectedly transitioned into …

Episode 35: Craig Chandler, Health & Safety Waste Consultant Read More »

In this week’s episode of Rubbish Talk, we had the pleasure of hosting Marcus Holden, Senior Consultant at BACB Renewables. Marcus shared his wealth of experience spanning over 25 years in the waste industry and shed light on the fascinating world of landfills and emerging energy technologies.   With a background in chemistry and extensive …

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 Welcome back to another episode of Rubbish Talk, this week we welcome Terry March who has dedicated his entire career to the Waste Management Industry with an incredible journey spanning over five decades.   Terry March’s journey in Waste Management began over 50 years ago, and his dedication to the industry has only grown …

Episode 33: Terry March, CIWM Life Member, Chartered Resource & Waste Manager; Chartered Environmentalist Read More »

 This week we welcome Duncan Simpson as our guest, who has worked in the Recycling and Waste Industry for majority of his career. Duncan has worked in both public and private sectors over the years as well as engaging partnerships with third-sector entities. Duncan then went on to starting his own business in May …

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 This week, we welcome Colin Clark as our guest, who dedicated his entire career to the Waste Sector before retiring. With over 35 years of experience, Colin held Senior Management and Leadership roles in Waste and Environmental Management, as well as Public Health. His extensive expertise spanned various services, including Waste Collection, Treatment, Disposal, …

Episode 31: Colin Clark, Director of Cireco & Volunteer Director of ILM Highland Read More »

 Our guest this week is Robert Robb, Manager within the Waste Resources/Street Scene Services within North Ayrshire Council. Robert has worked in Waste Management his full career since he first started as a bin man in the late 70s. He is very passionate about his family/friends, the Waste Management Services, Standing up for the …

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