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Does recycling sound complicated? Talking Rubbish is here to lighten your load. Hosted by sustainability gurus James Piper and Robbie Staniforth, this weekly show dives deep into the world of waste management.

In Are We Really Eating a Credit Card of Microplastic Weekly? discuss three types of plastics: Polypropylene, commonly found in yogurt pots and bottle caps; polystyrene, which can be expanded or rigid; and the other plastics category, encompassing 33 types, including biodegradable options that they promise to delve into later.

Trash Talk is the segment that we wait for. In this episode, they focused on the often-cited claim that we consume a credit card’s worth of microplastics each week. By examining the original study’s methodology and comparing it to more recent findings, they clarify that… No spoilers. But you’ll be surprised.

The podcast makes recycling approachable for everyone. Whether you're an eco-warrior or just looking to reduce your waste — you’ll get to learn how to sort your rubbish better while enjoying a good laugh.

WHERE TO LISTEN- You can listen to Talking Rubbish on their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Podtail.