A question lots of parents ask, are Calpol syringes recyclable? The answer is usually not through standard household recycling. However, Calpol has partnered with some Tesco stores where you can return used syringes, and there’s also a postal recycling scheme available. It’s not the most convenient solution, but it’s definitely better than sending them straight to landfill.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 38 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 17th April 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has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time.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

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Composting dog poo sounds eco-friendly, but it’s not as simple as tossing it in the garden heap. Unlike fruit peels or grass clippings, dog waste can contain harmful bacteria, parasites, and pathogens, which can survive in regular home compost systems that don’t get hot enough to kill them. That means compost made from pet waste should never be used on edible plants or vegetable beds. So while the instinct to reduce landfill waste is a good one, dog poo needs more caution than your average banana peel.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 37 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 10th April 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has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time.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

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Most dog toys are made from mixed materials such as rubber, nylon, polyester fabric, foam, rope, squeakers, and hard plastics, which makes them difficult or impossible for standard local recycling systems to process. Even toys labelled as plastic are often contaminated with dirt, saliva, or damaged components, meaning they usually end up in landfill. While some natural rubber or single-material toys may be reusable or accepted through specialist take-back schemes, the wider issue is that cheap pet products are often designed for short lifespans rather than circular use.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 37 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 10th April 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

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Pet food pouches are difficult to recycle because they are usually made from several layers of different materials, such as plastic films and foil, sealed together to keep food fresh and prevent leaks. These mixed materials cannot normally be separated by standard household recycling systems, so most pouches end up in general waste unless collected through specialist schemes. In dedicated recycling programs, the pouches are cleaned, shredded, and processed so the plastic components can be turned into new products such as outdoor furniture, bins, or construction materials. To recycle them properly, owners should empty the pouch, give it a quick rinse if required, and check whether their supermarket take back scheme will accept them.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Process' from episode 37 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 10th April 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

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In this episode, we explore how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) could transform reusable packaging systems. By making producers responsible for the full lifecycle of their packaging, EPR can encourage businesses to design durable, refillable, and returnable packaging instead of single-use waste. It can also help fund collection, cleaning, and reuse infrastructure, making reusable options more practical and affordable for both companies and consumers. Ultimately, EPR has the potential to reduce waste, cut emissions, and accelerate the shift toward a circular economy.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 36 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 3rd April 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

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Common household magnets, like fridge magnets, are usually made from mixed materials and aren’t easily recycled through kerbside collections...and they will stick to everything in the recycling facility! Magnets found in electronics, speakers, motors, and hard drives may contain valuable metals such as neodymium or ferrite, which can often be recovered through specialist e-waste recycling. As demand grows for rare earth materials, recycling magnets is becoming increasingly important for reducing mining and waste.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 36 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 3rd April 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

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Special thanks to our sponsor, Ecosurety

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In this episode we explore the process of turning unwanted garments into useful new products. After clothing is collected and sorted, items that cannot be reused are sent for recycling. Fabrics may be shredded into fibers to create products such as insulation, stuffing, or cleaning cloths, while some materials can be processed into new yarn and made into fresh clothing. This episode shows how clothing recycling helps reduce landfill waste, save resources, and support a more sustainable fashion future.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Process' from episode 39 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 24th April 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

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In this episode we take a closer look at what happens after clothes are collected. Once garments arrive at sorting centers, workers carefully separate them based on quality, type, material, and condition. Items in good shape may be prepared for resale in second-hand shops, while damaged clothing can be recycled into new textiles, insulation, or cleaning cloths. Some facilities also use modern technology such as scanners and automated systems to identify fabrics more quickly. This episode explores how sorting clothing helps reduce waste and gives old garments a second life.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Process' from episode 38 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 17th April 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

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