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Talking Rubbish - Recycled Content

Talking Rubbish - Recycled Content

By: James Piper Robbie Staniforth
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'Talking Rubbish - Recycled Content' brings you the most useful moments from the Talking Rubbish podcast, all in bite-sized episodes. From practical recycling tips to surprising waste facts and myth-busting insights, James and Robbie cut straight to the good stuff to help you waste less, recycle better, and see your bin in a whole new way. Praise for Talking Rubbish: "Toast this pair who are trying to make a difference one rubbish episode at a time" - The Independent “Eye-opening stuff and only rarely dry” - The Guardian "Who knew rubbish could be so interesting" - Radio Times "This podcast will make you smarter and greener" - The i "Full of handy, informative insights" - HeatThe Rubbish Collective Ltd Biological Sciences Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Are yoghurt pots recyclable?
    Jun 4 2026

    Are yoghurt pots recyclable? From the days of hard-to-recycle polystyrene to today's PP and PET packaging, we look at how yoghurt pots have become a recycling success story. Plus, a surprisingly heated debate: are Rolo pots actually yoghurt pots, or are they mousse?

    This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 61 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 25th September 2025.

    While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong.

    These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

    We would love you to join our community on Discord

    Special thanks to our sponsor, Ecosurety

    To get exclusive videos and clips, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast

    Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com or by texting them via WhatsApp on 07356 069 232

    Music licence ID: 3GXXBILNPGLYRUZF

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    6 mins
  • What happens to the print on aluminium foil?
    Jun 1 2026

    Aluminium foil should always be scrunched into a ball larger than a tennis ball so recycling systems can properly detect it. As for the printed colours and inks on foil packaging, they’re simply burned off during the recycling process as the aluminium is melted down and reused.

    This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 58 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 4th September 2025.

    While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong.

    These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

    We would love you to join our community on Discord

    Special thanks to our sponsor, Ecosurety

    To get exclusive videos and clips, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast

    Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com or by texting them via WhatsApp on 07356 069 232

    Music licence ID: 3GXXBILNPGLYRUZF

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    3 mins
  • Are water filters recyclable?
    May 31 2026

    Water filters can cut down on single-use plastic bottles, but the cartridges themselves are notoriously difficult to recycle. While most brands offer no easy recycling route, companies like Brita run take-back schemes where filters are dismantled and materials like plastic, activated carbon and ion exchangers are regenerated and reused, though these programmes are often brand-specific.

    This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 58 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 4th September 2025.

    While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong.

    These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

    We would love you to join our community on Discord

    Special thanks to our sponsor, Ecosurety

    To get exclusive videos and clips, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads or Facebook; @rubbishpodcast or YouTube: @talkingrubbishpodcast

    Or you can contact James and Robbie with questions or just general rubbish musings using the email address talkingrubbishpodcast@gmail.com or by texting them via WhatsApp on 07356 069 232

    Music licence ID: 3GXXBILNPGLYRUZF

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    7 mins
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