Rubbish Talk Podcasts

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

 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 …

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Episode 32: Duncan Simpson, Founder of Duncan Simpson Associates

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

 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, …

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Episode 30: Robert Robb – North Ayrshire Council

 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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Episode 29 – Wendy Pring – Founder – The Way Forward 2045

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/efEPyZr3PGbFounder: The Way Forward 2045 and @20:45 the retail arm of the business. Wendy is a chartered civil engineer and has worked in the water/waste and circular economy for most of her career. Her passion is supporting behavior change and understanding how we can  be more strategic in our longer term resource management. To minimise …

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Episode 28 – Simon Glen Back Again – Director of Gather

Join us for an insightful episode featuring Simon Glen, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of expertise in waste, resource management, and renewable energy. As the Director of Gather, Simon provides deep market insights, technical expertise, and financial analysis, offering valuable support to both the public and private sectors. Currently, Simon is involved in …

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Episode 26 LIVE! – Nina Cameron & Louise Robertson – UWS Waste Industry CPD Module Students

Join us for the first-ever LIVE Rubbish Talk episode.  Today’s podcast comes straight to you from the CIWM Pre-Christmas Lunch event, with a live audience listening to Alasdair chatting to Louise Robertson and Nina Cameron who recently undertook the University West of Scotland’s Waste Industry CPD modules. Click to Listen Chartered Institution of Wastes Management …

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Episode 25 – Alex Robinson – CEO of Hubbub

Alex is CEO of Hubbub, a creative charity that inspires action that’s good for the environment, and for everyone. Hubbub’s campaigns support individuals, households, and communities to make a difference. By helping everyone get involved and building mainstream support for action on climate, Hubbub helps businesses and government to make positive choices too.  Hubbub was …

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Episode 24 – Sheila Best – Perth & Kinross Council – Waste Services Manager

Sheila Best is a strategic leader within the public sector and is currently the Waste Services Manager for Perth & Kinross Council in Scotland. With 20 years resource sector & environmental management experience she has successfully delivered on key projects for the Local Authority. Recent projects she has led on include: awarding a 10-year contract …

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