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
The Circular Soil Economy: RSK's Strategies for Sustainable Soil Reuse
In this episode of The Soil Link Podcast, host Will Rundle is joined by Ben Winch, a leading voice in sustainable soil reuse and Associate Director at RSK Geosciences.
Together, they explore what it takes to build a circular soil economy in construction — one where excess materials are no longer treated as waste, but as valuable, reusable resources.
🔍 Topics include:
- What an MMP (Material Management Plan) really is — and why timing is everything
- The commercial and environmental benefits of treating soil as a resource
- Common pitfalls that lead to avoidable landfill costs
- How early engagement, good documentation, and collaboration between sites can unlock huge savings
- Why platforms like Soil Link are key to enabling cross-project material sharing at scale
This is a must-listen for developers, contractors, ground workers and sustainability professionals looking to stay ahead of regulation, reduce cost, and improve environmental outcomes.