Talking Rubbish Podcast: Myths, Mistakes & Fun Behind Recycling Explained

1. “All plastics are recyclable.”
   → Not even close. Mixed materials make some plastics nearly impossible to process.
2. “Pizza boxes are always recyclable.”
   → Grease and food residue can contaminate the batch.
3. “Putting items in the recycling bin guarantees they’ll be recycled.”
   → Wishcycling is real — and problematic.
4. “Compostable means biodegradable.”
   → Nope. They require different conditions to break down.
5. “Glass is always better than plastic.”
   → Depends on production and transport impact.
6. “Metal lids must be removed from glass jars.”
   → Actually, many facilities separate them.
7. “Everything with a recycling symbol is recyclable.”
   → The symbol doesn’t always mean curbside recyclability.
8. “You should wash recyclables thoroughly.”
   → Rinsing is helpful, but dishwashing-level clean isn’t needed.
9. “Biodegradable plastic breaks down naturally.”
   → Only under specific industrial conditions.
10. “One person can’t make a difference.”
    → Collective small actions have massive potential.

🎯 Practical Takeaways: What You’ll Learn

• How to make smarter recycling decisions at home
• What policies like EPR mean in real terms
• The surprising ways your consumer habits affect the planet
• Why humor is a powerful tool in environmental advocacy

📱 Where to Listen

You can stream Talking Rubbish wherever you get your podcasts: