Learning from the Past: A Deep Dive into Reuse During the War

Join us on the next episode of the Beyond Waste Podcast as we explore the fascinating interplay between history and modern waste management with Dr. Henry Irving. A historian at Leeds Beckett University, Dr. Irving specialises in the history of waste management and is currently penning a book on recycling during WWII. 

He is also the recipient of a British Academy Innovation Fellowship in partnership with WRAP, aiming to leverage historical insights for the betterment of contemporary recycling policies. 

In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the evolution of waste management, learn from practices dating back to the Second World War, and discuss how these lessons could transform our approaches today.