Talking Rubbish - Recycled Content Wed, 13 May 2026 17:58:57 -0400 http://www.talkingrubbishpodcast.com en © 2026 Talking Rubbish - Recycled Content yes 263e601a-c3a4-5b0a-a2fe-7fe6a37ac263 James Piper, Robbie Staniforth episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) James Piper, Robbie Staniforth https://storage.buzzsprout.com/wpbpaiyuuhegucjdg3fp71sxf584?.jpg Talking Rubbish - Recycled Content http://www.talkingrubbishpodcast.com Are pens recyclable? Are pens recyclable? Pens turn out to be far more difficult to recycle, with their mix of plastics, metals, springs and ink making them unsuitable for kerbside recycling and extremely hard to process at end of life. Looking into the world’s best-selling Bic pen revealed a patchy picture of sustainability claims, discontinued take-back schemes and limited recycling options.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 47 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 19th June 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has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time.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

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]]> Pens turn out to be far more difficult to recycle, with their mix of plastics, metals, springs and ink making them unsuitable for kerbside recycling and extremely hard to process at end of life. Looking into the world’s best-selling Bic pen revealed a patchy picture of sustainability claims, discontinued take-back schemes and limited recycling options.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 47 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 19th June 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has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time.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

]]> therubbishgeek@gmail.com (James Piper, Robbie Staniforth) 916eca52-37f4-454f-9c39-d4b20f5e9e4c Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:00 -0400 524 pen recycling 106 false Is recycled plastic safe? Is recycled plastic safe? Is recycled plastic worse for us than virgin plastic, especially in drinking bottles, and does it release more microplastics? There is some truth behind the concern, recycled plastics can contain a mix of chemicals from their previous uses. However, food-grade plastics like PET drink bottles are heavily regulated, with strict EU limits on chemical migration into food and drink. The bigger concern may be in products like toys, where recycled plastics could combine chemicals from multiple sources, which is why the EU is tightening rules around substances like PFAS and endocrine disruptors. So while recycled plastic can potentially carry more chemical complexity, regulations are designed to keep exposure levels low, especially in food and drink packaging.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 46 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 12th June 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

]]> Is recycled plastic worse for us than virgin plastic, especially in drinking bottles, and does it release more microplastics? There is some truth behind the concern, recycled plastics can contain a mix of chemicals from their previous uses. However, food-grade plastics like PET drink bottles are heavily regulated, with strict EU limits on chemical migration into food and drink. The bigger concern may be in products like toys, where recycled plastics could combine chemicals from multiple sources, which is why the EU is tightening rules around substances like PFAS and endocrine disruptors. So while recycled plastic can potentially carry more chemical complexity, regulations are designed to keep exposure levels low, especially in food and drink packaging.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 46 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 12th June 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

]]> therubbishgeek@gmail.com (James Piper, Robbie Staniforth) ed0689c9-6dac-4b21-986f-edddd19c2f5e Mon, 11 May 2026 23:00:00 -0400 347 plastic recycling, health 105 false