The Soil Link Podcast
Welcome to the Soil Link Podcast!
Join us as we delve into the world of construction materials with the UK’s most advanced platform for trading heavy materials. Soil Link's Materials Exchange Platform (MEP) uses cutting-edge AI and machine learning to seamlessly connect those with materials to those who need them, providing optimal matches and invaluable market insights.
Each episode, we sit down with industry leaders and thought leadership experts to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the construction sector. Discover how AI is revolutionizing the valuation of soils, aggregates, and other heavy materials, promoting sustainability, reducing waste, and optimizing resource utilization across the UK construction industry.
Tune in to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of construction materials and sustainability!
The Soil Link Podcast
Balancing Cost & Sustainability in Construction Waste with James Hill from Dunton Environmental
In this episode of the Soil Link Podcast, host Will Rundle, co-founder of Soil Link, sits down with James Hill, Chief Strategy Officer at Dunton Environmental, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry today: how to balance cost efficiency with sustainability in hazardous waste management.
With over 20 years of experience in geoenvironmental services and waste management, James shares insights into contaminated land remediation, off-site soil treatment, and the role of innovation and digitalisation in reducing landfill dependency. They explore:
✅ The impact of landfill tax increases and how companies can minimize costs
✅ The importance of early planning in waste management to optimize sustainability
✅ How soil treatment hubs and circular economy principles are reshaping the industry
✅ The role of AI and digital tools, like Dunton’s Classified AI, in streamlining waste classification
James also shares a global perspective on best practices in waste management and what the UK can learn from European and Scandinavian policies.
Tune in for a deep dive into the future of waste management, practical strategies for construction professionals, and how companies can stay ahead in an evolving regulatory landscape.
Find out more:
- Dunton Environmental: www.duntonenvironmental.com
- Soil Link: www.soil-link.co.uk
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