James Piper

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7,697 appearances 12 recordings 1 series first heard May 2026 last heard 13 Aug

James Piper’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.

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Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast · 107. Why our bins keep catching fire · 13 Aug 2026 podcast

And so the European Commission say, well, we can't afford to not have all these products on the market, so we'll just remove some of the more heavy-handed kind of restrictions and we'll make it a bit more voluntary. voice-verified

And then the brands will prove to be right. voice-verified

And so it's exactly the same thing that's happened with flexible plastic. voice-verified

No one believes the deadline. voice-verified

They don't prepare. voice-verified

They say, we didn't prepare. voice-verified

They say, okay, we'll move the deadline or we'll soften the deadline or whatever it is. voice-verified

And it is so frustrating because it is the brands that have invested huge sums of money getting ready. voice-verified

who are now out of pocket and the ones who are unprepared benefit. voice-verified

And I just, in the world of recycling and sustainability, you get to a point where I just don't believe anything that's being said. voice-verified

And that is the conversation that's going to be happening in brand boardrooms. voice-verified

They say, yeah, we've got this thing coming in, but it's not going to be as bad as it currently is written or it's not going to be as bad as they say, so let's not completely prepare. voice-verified

We'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, EcoSurety, who are on a mission to rid the world of unnecessary packaging. voice-verified

They help brands navigate the tricky world of extended producer responsibility, but that is not all. voice-verified

They also collaborate on some incredible recycling projects and consumer awareness campaigns for those tough to recycle materials. voice-verified

If you're an organization looking to make smarter packaging choices, check them out at EcoSurety.com. voice-verified

I continue to be relieved that they have not changed that. voice-verified

You know, there was this threat of changing it and I was like, oh God, I can't learn a new one. voice-verified

I mean, it's quite nice that it stayed the same. voice-verified

Anyway, if you want to help our podcast to grow, then the best thing you can do is tell your friends and family about it or you can leave us a review. voice-verified

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