Talking Rubbish - Recycled Content
James Piper, Robbie Staniforth
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Are water pistols recyclable?
Are water pistols recyclable? Usually not in your kerbside recycling. Most are made from tough engineering plastics, likely ABS, which aren't commonly collected by local recycling schemes. If they're…
Is pouring a drink down the drain littering?
Keep Britain Tidy estimates that around two million pieces of litter are dropped every day in the UK, with street cleaning costing taxpayers more than £1 billion annually. While most people…
Are red Solo cups recyclable?
The iconic red Solo cup, from its surprisingly useful measurement ridges and budget-friendly polystyrene construction to the challenges of recycling a product that remains a staple of American…
Is recycling pointless?
Recycling is often criticised as a distraction from bigger environmental challenges, but is that really true? We explore the argument that recycling creates complacency and discuss why it remains an…
Are balloons recyclable?
Are balloons really as harmless as they seem? James and Robbie take a closer look at the environmental impact of both foil and latex balloons, separating industry claims from reality. From complex…
How does a lack of on-the-go bins affect recycling rates?
How important are recycling bins when you're out and about? After a listener spotted a lack of recycling facilities in Bristol city centre, James and Robbie explore the impact of on-the-go recycling…
Are Capri-Sun pouches recyclable?
After initially assuming the recycling label was wrong, James revisits the topic and uncovers how Capri-Sun's newer screw-cap pouches earned certification as recyclable through OPRL and RECOUP's…
Can wet cardboard be recycled?
Why does your council want recycling dry, and does rain really make a difference? This week we revisit a surprisingly common recycling dilemma. We explore what happens when paper and cardboard get…
Are yoghurt pots recyclable?
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…
Is incineration better than landfill?
When a family trip to Bewilderwood sparked a question about whether waste-to-energy is really better than landfill, we found ourselves revisiting one of the biggest debates in rubbish. We explore the…
Are sponges and loofahs recyclable?
From shower poufs and loofahs to kitchen sponges, we dive into the surprisingly complicated world of cleaning tools. We untangle natural vs synthetic materials, what can (and can’t) be recycled, the…
What happens to the print on aluminium foil?
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…
Are water filters recyclable?
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…
Does folding crisp packets into triangles affect recycling?
Folding soft plastics into neat little triangles might save space in your pocket, but it can actually make recycling harder. Flexible plastics need to stay loose and flat so sorting equipment can…
Are Buzzballz recyclable?
BuzzBallz are popping up everywhere as litter, but their mixed plastic-and-aluminium design makes them a recycling nightmare. Despite claims they’re “100% recyclable,” the materials are difficult to…
Should you recycle cartons at kerbside or community hubs?
A listeners council has expanded what can go in blue bins to include Tetra Paks, but dedicated carton recycling points may still give cartons the best chance of being properly recycled. While…
Are keys recyclable?
Keys have evolved from wood to metals like bronze and iron, with modern keys now typically made from durable, rust-resistant brass alloys. Because they’re not usually recyclable at home, old keys are…
Wrong recycling labels - what should you do?
A listener got in touch after spotting a granola pouch labelled “100% recyclable from home” despite their local council not accepting flexible plastics in household recycling. After querying the…
Is Play-Doh recyclable?
Play-Doh started life in the 1930s as a wallpaper cleaner, invented by Noah McVicker before his nephew turned it into a children’s toy. Today it’s owned by Hasbro, and while the company says it’s…
Why do fizzy bottle threads have gaps in them?
Ever noticed the small gaps in the thread of a fizzy drinks bottle? They’re designed to let pressure safely vent as you unscrew the cap. They became a news story after Walmart recalled around 850,000…
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