We’re excited to welcome Alex Collman, the founder and managing director of SoilEx, a leading consultancy and waste management company specialising in the construction and demolition sectors. Alex shares his invaluable insights on waste management, industry shifts, and the growth of his business that’s helping clients “make sense of muck!”

Tune in to hear more about Alex’s journey, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and his thoughts on the future of waste management.

In this episode of the Rubbish Talk Podcast, we chat with Alice Rackley, CEO of Polytag, about how digital solutions are transforming the recycling and packaging industries. Alice shares insights into Polytag’s innovative connected packaging technology, including QR codes and invisible UV tags, which help brands track the lifecycle of their packaging and improve recycling efforts. We also dive into the challenges and opportunities within the recycling sector, the digital transformation of supply chains, and the exciting potential for future innovation in sustainability. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the future of circularity and waste management!

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 also currently working as the Biomass Procurement Manager at RWE, a global leader in power generation.

In this episode we have a great conversation with Anthony Burns, Chief Operating Officer at ACS Clothing where we dive deep into the world of sustainability, circular business models, and the future of fashion. ACS Clothing, is a company at the forefront of transforming the fashion industry toward a sustainable and circular future.

Listen now and be sure to subscribe and stay updated on all the latest trends in sustainability, waste reduction, and innovative solutions for a circular economy!

This episode with Rebecca Henderson is an eye-opener on the immense potential that waste holds—not only for environmental sustainability but also for social and economic change. Her work at WasteAid is helping communities tap into this potential, creating a more circular economy where waste is no longer seen as just a problem, but as a resource that can drive prosperity and improve lives.

Listen now to learn more about Rebecca’s work and the ground breaking initiatives led by WasteAid!

Join us as we welcome Tim Walker, a prominent leader in environmental services with decades of expertise in waste management. Currently the Acting Chief Executive of ARC21, Tim also serves as the President of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) and is a Visiting Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast. In this episode, we explore Tim’s remarkable career, his insights into the circular economy, and his vision for the future of the waste sector. Plus, we delve into his personal journey, tracing his path from the early days of his career to his influential leadership roles today.

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.

Don’t miss this inspiring discussion with Gordon, where we dive into the complex world of waste management and explore the path towards a more sustainable future.

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 fascinating!