89. Is palm oil really that bad?

Palm oil has a notoriously bad reputation; mention it, and you’ll likely hear strong criticism, particularly if you manage the social media of a podcast that very recently discussed Cadbury’s Easter egg packaging. But is the story really that simple? In this episode, we take a closer look at palm oil; what’s driving its environmental impact, why it’s so widely used, and what can realistically be done about it. Plus, are plastic air fresheners rubbish or not, why are cardboard cartons going in the plastic bin, and why might a paid tier of Talking Rubbish get us in trouble?

Join hosts James Piper and Robbie Staniforth as they delve into the world of recycling, hopefully having fun along the way. One thing is for sure, they will talk absolute rubbish from start to finish.

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Timestamps:
Is palm oil really that bad? - 02:10
Additions and corrections - 31:22
Rubbish or Not: plastic air fresheners - 38:54
Rubbish News - 42:46
Why are cardboard cartons going in the plastic bin? - 47:29
Residual Rubbish - 50:58

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