Waste management professional John Watson joins Will Nash for a conversation unpacking the latest changes to Ontario’s Blue Box system - and why even industry experts are having a bit of an identity crisis.

With nearly 20 years of experience working with municipalities, John breaks down what’s actually changed, why materials like snack wrappers are suddenly acceptable, and why these new rules feel so backwards to people who’ve been doing recycling “right” for years.

From flexible plastics to fibre stream confusion, this episode tackles what residents are overthinking, what they’re still getting wrong, and what you can finally stop stressing about.

Because if the rules have changed, it’s time to rethink what we thought we knew - and maybe give ourselves a break in the process.

Season 2 of Talkin’ Trash with Will Nash dives into what we’re carrying - not just in our bins, but in our minds.

Registered Psychotherapist Julie Lewis of Healing VoicesPsychotherapy joins the conversation to unpack the growing reality of eco-anxiety. With so many of us feeling overwhelmed by climate change and its impacts, this episode explores the fears, thought patterns, and emotional weight behind it all.

From understanding who is most affected to breaking down the psychology behind these feelings, Julie shares practical ways to manage anxiety, build resilience, and move from overwhelm to action. Because while the climate crisis is real, so is our ability to cope, connect, and find hope inthe process.

Season 2 of Talkin’ Trash with Will Nash is officially here!
Alec Cooley returns to break down why recyclables still end up in the trash and how thoughtful bin design, clear signage, and strategic placement can completely change recycling behaviour. From colour-coded systems to deskside mini-bins, this episode explores how smart infrastructure makes doing the right thing easy, intuitive, and second nature.

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