🚀 Episode Summary:
What really happens to our trash after we throw it away? In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace is joined by Maria, an expert in sustainability and waste management, to explore how our everyday choices impact the environment. From what happens at each stage of waste processing to the truth about recycling, this conversation is packed with real information, practical tips, and useful English vocabulary.
You’ll also learn how to talk about food waste, make better disposal decisions, and use English to describe eco-friendly habits and solutions.
🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to:
Talk about waste, recycling, and environmental issues in fluent English
Understand key terms like landfill, compost, and single-use plastics
Use real-world vocabulary to explain sustainable habits and daily decisions
💬 Idiom Highlight:
"Trash talking / Talking trash" – making rude or insulting comments to provoke or challenge someone, often in sports or debates
🗣️ Example: “In basketball, players sometimes talk trash to distract their opponents.”
🌐 Learn More from Maria:
Visit Waste Free Tahoe to explore local resources and sustainability tips
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👉 After this episode, try describing your daily recycling habits in English — or set a small sustainability goal and talk about it with a friend!
🌍 About This Podcast:Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.