Towards Zero
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Interested in doing things differently to help end the climate crisis? The Towards Zero podcast by Zero Waste Scotland is for you. Each episode features interesting stories, information and ideas from a wide range of guests, including our own experts, on how we can all waste less and do more. Subscribe to Towards Zero to stay up to date with the latest research, tips and ideas on how we can all help save the planet.
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Episodes
Choose to Reuse (EP.10)
August 03, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBDitching Disposables to stop takeaways costing the Earth Our guests Alvaro Bernabeu, owner of Malvarosa, Portobello, Edinburgh. Catherine Bozec, communications partner, Zero Waste Scotland Maja Darlington, plastic campaigner, Greenpeace UK In this episode, we hear how Scottish takeaways and their customers are wasting less and spending less as they go beyond the latest ban on throwaway plastic to help save the planet and their pocket. Alvaro Bernabeu tells us why he’s always...
Getting Around (EP.9)
March 28, 2022 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBHow to make sure going electric really will help end the climate crisis Our guests Dr Euan McTurk, electric vehicle battery engineer and host of YouTube show, Plug Life Television Charlotte Stamper, circular economy energy infrastructure specialist, Zero Waste Scotland Paul Codd, Cleantech investor, Co-Founder of Cheesecake Energy and CEO of Flexergy Ltd. In this episode, we talk about the need to switch from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles as we enjoy the freedom to get ...
Christmas Special (PART.3) - Top tips to reduce food waste this Christmas
December 16, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.67 MBFor a lot of people, the best part about Christmas is the food – whether it be an excuse to graze on treats throughout the day, or a bustling table full of Christmas favourites. But food waste has a huge impact on our carbon footprint. Around half of all food waste in Scotland comes from householders and Christmas is a big contributor. Our Communications Lead, Andrew Pankhurst, joins us to share some fantastic, yet simple, ways to reduce the amount of food waste you produce, while still en...
Christmas Special (PART.3) - Top tips to reduce food waste this Christmas
December 16, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.67 MBFor a lot of people, the best part about Christmas is the food – whether it be an excuse to graze on treats throughout the day, or a bustling table full of Christmas favourites. But food waste has a huge impact on our carbon footprint. Around half of all food waste in Scotland comes from householders and Christmas is a big contributor. Our Communications Lead, Andrew Pankhurst, joins us to share some fantastic, yet simple, ways to reduce the amount of food waste you produce, while still en...
Christmas Special (PART.4) - Making recycling easy this Christmas
December 16, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBFrom wrapping paper to food packaging; cardboard boxes, to empty bottles – the festivities around Christmas certainly bring with them an array of waste that requires different modes of disposal. For some, this process can sometimes become confusing, resulting in waste being thrown away together or, in worst-case scenarios, fly-tipped. As well as being an eyesore, this can have a huge environmental impact. Thankfully, Jenny Fraser, our Consumer Campaigns Manager, joined us to share some o...
Christmas Special (PART.4) - Making recycling easy this Christmas
December 16, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBFrom wrapping paper to food packaging; cardboard boxes, to empty bottles – the festivities around Christmas certainly bring with them an array of waste that requires different modes of disposal. For some, this process can sometimes become confusing, resulting in waste being thrown away together or, in worst-case scenarios, fly-tipped. As well as being an eyesore, this can have a huge environmental impact. Thankfully, Jenny Fraser, our Consumer Campaigns Manager, joined us to share some o...
Christmas Special (PART.2) - Savvy ways to sustainably gift this Christmas
December 16, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIt’s not unfair to say that, as consumers, most of us tend to show our love at Christmas through buying things for one another. With toy ads bombarding our televisions, and 3-for-2 on beauty items resulting in needless items clogging our bathroom cabinets, Santa lists began to have a page count, and, with it, our needless waste increased. In part two of our Christmas Special we talk to Sam Moir, Programme Manager for Revolve – Zero Waste Scotland’s quality standard for second-hand stores i...
Christmas Special (PART.1) - How to reduce the carbon cost of your Christmas
December 16, 2021 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MBFrom the gifts we buy at Christmas to the paper that we wrap them in – everything has a carbon tag attached. But we can all limit our carbon footprint during the most indulgent time by reducing the amount we consume. Consumption is an issue not just exclusive to Christmas, but it's definitely a time of the year where overindulgence is almost expected and it doesn’t have to be this way. Zero Waste Scotland believes that to truly end our contribution to the climate crisis, we need to think ...
Getting social (EP.8)
August 31, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MBDress up and drink up without trashing the planet Our guests Naomi Ross, co-founder of online clothing rental service Sioda Hannah Clinch, co-creator of Dunoon Goes Pop Louisa Coursey, Business Support Partner, Zero Waste Scotland In this episode, we find out how to enjoy socialising and support the recovery post-Covid without making the climate crisis worse. More here
Getting back out and about (EP.7)
July 27, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.4 MBFish suppers with a difference, dirty camping and binning our litter to help end the climate crisis and keep Scotland stunning. Our guests Sarah Heward, co-owner of the Real Food Café, Tyndrum Nik Turner, litter prevention manager at Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Emma Leask, litter and behaviour expert, Zero Waste Scotland Vicki Miller, marketing director, VisitScotland In this episode, we talk about how to get back out and about without trashing the planet. Litter...
Remake Scotland (EP.6)
July 08, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.38 MBSecondhand is first choice for shoppers and businesses helping to end the climate crisis (Perthshire) Our guests Fiona Gilbert, development manager at Remake Scotland Laura Blair, circular economy sector manager for cities & regions at Zero Waste Scotland In this episode, we head to Perthshire where the charity Remake Scotland is pioneering the re-use revolution. Fiona Gilbert from Remake talks about creative scavenging and how Zero Waste Scotland’s Revolve quality guarantee for...
Secondhand - First Choice (EP.6)
July 08, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.38 MBSecondhand is first choice for shoppers and businesses helping to end the climate crisis (Perthshire) Our guests Fiona Gilbert, development manager at Remake Scotland Laura Blair, circular economy sector manager for cities & regions at Zero Waste Scotland In this episode, we head to Perthshire where the charity Remake Scotland is pioneering the re-use revolution. Fiona Gilbert from Remake talks about creative scavenging and how Zero Waste Scotland’s Revolve quality guarantee for...
A cracker of an opportunity (EP.5)
May 28, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBHow two Highland firms got together to help end the climate crisis by baking biscuits from beer. Our guests: Lewis Maclean, managing director at Maclean’s Highland Bakery Nigel Tiddy, managing director at Windswept Brewing Company
Return, refill, repeat (EP.4)
April 29, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.76 MBHow a Scottish beauty business is helping to end the waste behind the climate crisis. In this episode, we take a virtual visit to Glasgow as Scotland’s largest city gears up to host COP26, the latest global climate crisis talks. We talk to Jo Chidley, who is cutting carbon emissions in the beauty industry and beyond through her simple ‘return, refill, repeat’ service – reusing bottles and jars to eradicate vast amounts of needless single-use packaging for everyday products like shampoo.
The Future of Work (EP.3)
February 05, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThe job that can’t wait – how the energy sector and other industries are doing business differently to end the climate crisis Our guests: Mark Herring, Future net-zero Workforce lead at National Grid ESO; James Barry, Chief Executive of Renewable Parts Ltd; Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland. In this episode, the job that can’t wait – from homeworking to turning waste from whisky into valuable new products, there are countless ways to help make every job green. We ...
The Future of our Homes (EP.2)
February 05, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBSuperjackets, sofas for life and smart shopping can all help end the climate crisis Our guests Saskia Goeres, creator of Sofa Forlife Stephen Boyle, head of construction at Zero Waste Scotland Sharon McCracken, sustainability leader at IKEA In this episode, we explore what the future of our homes looks like. We talk to Saskia Goeres about how the sight of so many abandoned sofas in Glasgow inspired her to create a sofa designed to last a lifetime to help end the climate crisis. Zero...
The Future of Work
February 05, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThe job that can’t wait – how the energy sector and other industries are doing business differently to end the climate crisis Our guests: Mark Herring, Future net-zero Workforce lead at National Grid ESO; James Barry, Chief Executive of Renewable Parts Ltd; Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland. In this episode, the job that can’t wait – from homeworking to turning waste from whisky into valuable new products, there are countless ways to help make every job green. We ...
The Future of Food
February 05, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBInsect farming and other ways to reduce food waste and help save the planet. Our guests Dr William Clark, bioeconomy expert at Zero Waste Scotland; Laurence Webb, responsible sourcing manager at Tesco; Rosie Jack, market and events manager for Bowhouse food hub in Fife. In this episode, we explore the fascinating future of food. We talk to Zero Waste Scotland’s bioeconomy expert, Dr William Clark, who probably knows more than anyone in Scotland about how Scottish insect farms can hel...
The Future of Food (EP.1)
February 05, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBInsect farming and other ways to reduce food waste and help save the planet. Our guests Dr William Clark, bioeconomy expert at Zero Waste Scotland; Laurence Webb, responsible sourcing manager at Tesco; Rosie Jack, market and events manager for Bowhouse food hub in Fife. In this episode, we explore the fascinating future of food. We talk to Zero Waste Scotland’s bioeconomy expert, Dr William Clark, who probably knows more than anyone in Scotland about how Scottish insect farms can hel...
The Future of our Homes
February 05, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBSuperjackets, sofas for life and smart shopping can all help end the climate crisis Our guests Saskia Goeres, creator of Sofa Forlife Stephen Boyle, head of construction at Zero Waste Scotland Sharon McCracken, sustainability leader at IKEA In this episode, we explore what the future of our homes looks like. We talk to Saskia Goeres about how the sight of so many abandoned sofas in Glasgow inspired her to create a sofa designed to last a lifetime to help end the climate crisis. Zero...
RAB Microfluidics
April 08, 2019 23:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBRAB Microfluidics want to help businesses move from reactive to predictive maintenance strategies. Their technology lets clients monitor machinery in real time and diagnose problems early. Working with companies in the oil and gas, aerospace and defence, processing and manufacturing, power generation, transport and maritime industries, their net is cast wide. Their circular business model centres on enabling technologies. Their ‘lab-on-a-chip’ method analyses machine lubricating oil right ...
JML Contracts
April 08, 2019 23:00 - 17 minutes - 8.26 MBThe UK construction industry creates heaps of waste: over ordering, incorrect ordering, material damage. Minimising waste in this sector has never been more important. Enter JML Contracts – a building and civil engineering company who have been waste conscious since day one. Working in remote locations has always meant using materials to their fullest, and not transporting excess supplies to site without reason. Specialising in modular construction with pre-fabricated panels, JML are pavin...