Episodes
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Zac Edwards - Can there be sustainable fishing?
In the first episode of 2020, I talk to the inspiring Zac about sustainable fisheries and the work of the International Pole and Line Federation. We talk about getting Greggs off his CV and ihow passion and drive can get you to where you want to be. It all starts with Why! "I really enjoyed the...
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E14: Wayne and Koda: Walking the coast of Britain, nature connection & overcoming eco-anxiety
If you are ever in any doubt about what it is possible to achieve in life then this is the inspirational story for you! Wayne Dixon, from Lancashire has overcome addiction, mental health problems, a broken neck, grief and financial difficulties and is showing us how one passionate person CAN…
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E13: Oceans 8 Brighton New Years Resolution 2020 Eco-Tips
The expertise of 6 of the 8 @oceans8brighton team in one podcast! The Christmas party addition of the Clare Talks Rubbish Podcast. An informal and unedited conversation over nibbles and wine. We discuss how you can be more sustainable in 2020. Learn more about Oceans 8 Brighton Clare Talks…
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E12: The Modern Milkman: Can technology save the planet?
After watching the Blue Planet 2 episode with the sperm whale baby eating the plastic bucket, Paul White and three of his friends decided that they needed to be a part of the solution. With a background in farming and agriculture and a desire to change the face of grocery shopping the Modern...
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E11: Turning Your Passion into a Sustainable Business with Rob Thompson
Rob Thompson got creative with ocean waste and turned it into kayaks amount other things. Rob is a scuba diver who was fed up with finding idyllic coves in Cornwall full of plastic rubbish so decided to do something about it. After rallying friends together, diving remote spots and debriefing on…
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E10: How to inspire the next generation of Ocean Superheroes by Treading Lighter
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead The quote by Margaret Mead is one of Libby's favourites so it seems fitting to start with it. This episode is for you if: You want to inspire the next...
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E9: Atlanta Cook - How to be an effective Ocean Activist
How to be an effective ocean activist - a question on many people's mind at the moment. Atlanta Cook has been campaigning for the ocean for a very long time and has not only set up several grass roots projects herself, she was also there at the start of Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) and is the…
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E8: What is the true cost of Con-Venience? Explored with artist Louise McCurdy
Louise is a fellow Oceans 8 Brighton consultant and has been creating informative art from waste plastic since 2006. As one half of "Dirty Beach" with Chloe Hanks, they created immersive, fully fitted supermarket installations that mimicked the visual language of large modern retailers but…
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E7: Setting up the country's first community recycling hub & stories about 'stuff'
This episode is a bit longer but Melanie is just too interesting and inspiring so I didn't want to cut much out! Melanie is the founder of Oceans 8 Brighton a collaboration of projects in Brighton and Hove working to reduce marine debris. The co-founder of the Green Centre, the country's first...
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E6: How to be a zero waste mum with Claire Sumners aka Zero Waste Maman.
The Ocean has a tummy ache! Claire has two small children and yet still manages to produce very little waste and especially plastic waste. I am not a parent but I know that parenting is a tough enough job in itself. So Claire puts me to shame really with my struggles to reduce waste. Like most of...
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E5: Caroline Bond aka Kittie Kipper with her journey from beach cleaner to fibre artist.
Join me in a beautiful garden in Seaford where Caroline works. You can see part of the amazing view from the photo I have posted. Caroline talks to me about how she got into beach cleaning and became one of the first to help spread the #2minutebeachclean campaign. Her journey from gardening to...
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E4: Cat Fletcher / The Resource Goddess on all things reuse.
I met up with Cat outside in a cafe and we chatted away for ages about her favourite subject - Reuse. Cat is a force to be reckoned with and a true environmental hero. She beat David Attenborough to number one in the Resource Magazine list for top contributors. She is the co-founder of Freegle...
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E3: Harriet of Hove on being a sustainable nurse and setting up a zero waste shop
This episode finds me sitting on the floor of the stock room at Harriet's of Hove: Plastic Free Pantry with the super inspiring shop owner and NHS Sustainability Ambassador Harriet. We talk about sustainability in healthcare, plastic free July, changing your life and following your passion,...
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E2: Claire Potter on circular economy design, living on a boat, dinosaurs and Ghost Net Busting.
Join me sat in Studio Loo with circular economy design expert, Surfers Against Sewage Regional Rep and all round marine debris geek Claire Potter. We talk about the oceans creatures, dinosaurs, making a ghost net buster proton pack, circular economy design, minimalism, living on a boat and…
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E1: Who is Clare Talks Rubbish?
In this episode I lay myself bare and tell my story of how I transitioned from an unhappy lawyer to living the life I love in a sustainable way. I talk about my passion for the ocean, simple hacks on how you can make a difference and I aim to inspire and empower you to lead the way in creating a...