NothingWasted! Podcast

A Public and Private View of Packaging, Landfills and the Global Landscape Apr 10, 2023

This week on our NothingWasted! Podcast, we chat with Anne Germain, vice president of technical and regulatory affairs for the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) and a Women Who Inspire award winner, about consumer education, plastic exports, landfills and more.

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A Look Inside the U.S. Plastic Pact Mar 20, 2023

Meet Emily Tipaldo, Executive Director of the U.S. Plastics Pact—and one of our 2023 Waste360 40 Under 40 winners. The U.S. Plastics Pact is a solutions-driven consortium founded by The Recycling Partnership and the World Wildlife Fund. It connects diverse public-private stakeholders across the plastics value chain to rethink the way we design, use, and reuse plastics, with an eye towards realizing a circular economy for plastics in the U.S.

In our latest episode of NothingWasted!, we spoke with Tipaldo about the latest developments and progress regarding the Pact, the future of packaging, managing stakeholders and more.

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A View From Above: Using Satellites and Drones to Monitor Emissions Mar 13, 2023

In this week’s episode of NothingWasted!, you will experience: A View from Above — Using Satellites and Drones to Monitor Emissions, which was a popular session at WasteExpo. Listen as you will learn about methane gas emissions and capture, the advantages of ariel data, the influence of ESG-focused agendas and more.

Speakers:
Arthur Mohr, Jr. (Moderator), Founder, CEO, Sniffer Robotics, LLC
Daniel Cusworth Ph.D., Project Scientist, Carbon Mapper
Eugene Tseng, CEO, E. Tseng and Associates, Inc.
Kurt Shaner, Vice President, Engineering and Sustainability, Waste Connections
Peter Quigley, CEO and Chairman, Loci Controls

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60-minute Snapshot: Safety Mar 06, 2023

For employers and employees within the waste and recycling industry, safety is top of mind. It’s important that we not only stay safe on the job but that we are keeping others around us safe as well. In this 60-minute session, safety experts will outline workplace safety best practices, tips for preventing and addressing distracted driving, effective safety training strategies and more.

Speakers:
Kevin Fitzgerald, Director of Safety, Recology, Inc.
Romeo Vellutini, Director of Environmental Health & Safety, Waste Pro USA
Selin Hoboy, Vice President, EHS & Compliance, GFL Environmental
Shawn Mandel, Vice President, Safety & Risk, Waste Connections
Kirk Sander (Moderator), Chief of Staff and Vice President of Safety and Standards, National Waste and Recycling Association

Urban Landfills and the Circular Economy Feb 27, 2023

In our latest episode of NothingWasted!, we bring you a dynamic session from Waste360 Sustainability Talks — Urban Landfills and the Circular Economy. The discussion focused on addressing the challenges of increasing global waste; specifically, the growth due to urban populations and consumer culture—and how the shift to a circular economy can increase sustainability. Speakers: Bhavik Jani, Client Partner, Infosys Limited Peter Tevonian, Senior Principle, Infosys Limited Liz Rourke, Business Development Executive, Infosys Limited (Moderator)

The Technology Fueling Recycled Waste Traceability Feb 20, 2023

Meet Dani Charles, Co-Founder of Veriflux. In our latest episode of NothingWasted! Podcast, we spoke with Dani Charles, Co-Founder of Veriflux, an EPA-funded technology platform that provides traceability across complex renewable fuel supply chains. Their fats, oils and grease (FOG) mobile app is designed to help FOG collectors and processors keep track of pickups, manage customers/accounts, design and optimize routes, and more.

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The Package Deal: Innovations and the Latest Thinking in Sustainable Packaging Feb 13, 2023

Every day, businesses, consumers, and the waste-and-recycling industry are continuing to grapple with big questions and concerns related to packaging. And, the need to implement sustainable (and creative) solutions is increasing. So what’s the latest thinking in this area?

This session will cover the role of innovations like blockchain and waste-to-crude in developing sustainable packaging options; how Uber-style recycling companies are picking up the slack of local municipalities; how plastic continues to fit into the puzzle; and why it's a good idea not to shift packaging-related responsibilities to the consumer.

Speakers:

Cory Connors, Sustainable Packaging Consultant, Landsberg
Evelio Mattos, Sustainable Structural Packaging Designer, Ubuntoo Sustainability Ambassador, and Package Design Unboxd Podcast Host
Adam Peek, SeniorVice President of Sales, Meyers
Jonathan Quinn, Director of Market Development and Sustainability, Pregis
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Sustainable Collaboration Across the Public/Private Sector -- Common Goals & Aspirations Jan 30, 2023

With recycling rates averaging only 30% in the US there is plenty of room for improvement. Many companies and organizations have sustainability strategies that include goals to increase the capture and use of recycled content. These goals are often worked on within an organization where the scale and impact can be limited and not widely accessible or beneficial.

Learn how The Recycling Partnership, the City of Baltimore, Dow and Rehrig Pacific Company have used their individual sustainability goals and aspirations to form a common foundation for collaboration. This session will explore how this public/private sector partnership has successfully delivered and implemented almost 200,000 roll out carts across the city. This inclusive and equitable new solution will enable The City of Baltimore to increase household recycling by 80% and will capture as much as 40 million additional pounds of recyclable material.

Speakers:
HyeSook Chung, President, Baltimore Civic Fund
Cody Marshall, Chief of Community Strategy, The Recycling Partnership
Jonathan North, Vice President Sustainable and Core Solutions, Rehrig Pacific Company
Kristyn Oldendorf, Chief, Office of Waste Diversion, Baltimore City Department of Public Works
Jennifer Ronk, Senior Sustainability Manager, Dow

Do the Thing: Sage Advice for Entrepreneurs in Waste & Recycling and Beyond Jan 23, 2023

Meet Andy Weins, President of Green Up Solutions, in this episode of NothingWasted!. We spoke with Andy about the power of community connection, the beauty of entrepreneurship, leadership lessons from the military that apply to any business, and so much more.

You can hear more from Andy by checking out his podcast "Trash Talk Business Podcast".

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How Collaboration Advances AI, Robotics & Technology Jan 16, 2023

Meet JD Ambati, Founder & CEO of Everest Labs. In this episode of NothingWasted!, we spoke with JD about proactive system management, the keys to using MRF data in meaningful ways, Everest’s installation of robots on an inclining conveyor belt, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear JD’s smart insights. His technology background and eyes-wide open approach to this industry makes for a great conversation.

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Fueling Your Fleet Now and Into the Future Jan 09, 2023

While “zero emission” and “battery electric” are the hot buzzwords, compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling technology continues to have a strong footing in the refuse industry. Therefore, the death of the internal combustion engine has been greatly exaggerated. Fueling infrastructure for battery electric and CNG/RNG is still not feasible in vast swaths of the country, and clean diesel technology has made great strides. Engine manufacturers have focused on reducing emissions for more than a decade, and they now claim that current tailpipe emissions are cleaner than the air entering the engine! Whether your fleet is all diesel, you’ve transitioned some of it to CNG/RNG or you’re leading the charge in battery-electric vehicle adoption, there are many great ways to keep driving your refuse collection fleet forward.

Speakers:
Don Ross (Moderator), Vice President, Sales and Marketing, McLaughlin Family Companies and New Way Trucks
George Fotopoulos, Vice President, E-Mobility Business, Mack Trucks
Marc de Smidt, Vice President, ACX Refuse Engineering
Michael Patterson, CEO, Battle Motors
Mike Fernandez, Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management
Scott Scholz, General Manager, GreenWaste of Palo Alto

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Words of Wisdom from Our Top 9 Podcast Guests of 2022 Dec 19, 2022

Over the year, we talked with some of the top waste, recycling and sustainability experts on the Waste360 NothingWasted! Podcast.

Listen to some wisdom from our top 9 of our most popular episodes throughout the year.

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Diving into Water Quality Efforts in LA Dec 12, 2022

Listen as Dr. Brady Skaggs, Water Quality Program Director of the Pontchartrain Conservancy in Louisiana, shares his smart insights on the importance of education in building sustainable coastal areas, advocating for centralized wastewater treatment, and more.

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Understanding PFAS and Its Complexities (Part 2) Dec 05, 2022

In our latest episode of NothingWasted!, we bring you part two of a popular session from WasteExpo. You will hear Bryan Staley, President and CEO, Environmental Research and Education Foundation and Kevin Torrens, Vice President, Brown and Caldwell talk about treatment options and technologies. #NothingWastedPodcast

Understanding PFAS and Its Complexities Nov 28, 2022

In our latest episode of NothingWasted!, we bring you a popular from WasteExpo, "Understanding PFAS and Its Complexities". You will hear about how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are on the rise, as these “emerging contaminants” are persistent in the environment and resistant to environmental degradation, what PFAS are and how they can be treated. Speakers will also provide current research and legislation and regulation updates.

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Building Good Business with an Eye Toward Our Sustainable Future Nov 14, 2022

In our latest episode of NothingWasted!, we bring you a popular from WasteExpo where long-time waste industry veteran Bill Caesar shares his season insights in the Sustainability Talks keynote.

His remarks focused on three primary points. The first is the tailwinds supporting the growth of sustainability. Numerous stakeholders are making it happen, he said.

“Consumers are pushing to be more sustainable.” Younger people are making enough noise that they want sustainability that brand owners are listening and fundamentally changing the way they think.”

Listen as he shares his seasoned insights.

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Let's Talk Composting & Compostable Packaging Nov 07, 2022

In this episode of NothingWasted! Podcast, Charlotte covers all things composting and compostable packaging. Composting packaging is growing by leaps and bounds and Charlotte has extensive experience in helping to design it on the front end so it’s easier to handle at the end of life. So, please dig in deeply and you’ll find most of your pressing questions will be answered. #NothingWastedPodcast

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When Science + Sustainability + Climate Change = A Fulfilling Career Oct 31, 2022

Meet Stephanie Bolyard, Sr. Engineer to the Asst. Secretary at the NC Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and one of our brilliant Waste360 4o Under 40 award winners. In this episode of NothingWasted!, we spoke with her about emerging contaminants, quantifying the impacts of climate change, the power of mentoring, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

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Waste Conversion Technologies—Fantasy or Reality? Oct 24, 2022

Waste conversion technologies have been introduced to the waste and recycling industry, but most have yet to succeed. This is mainly due to obstacles facing advanced recycling, such as the high price tag of collecting, sorting and cleaning materials; creating end products that are competitive on both price and quality; unexpected construction and operation delays; lack of infrastructure and equipment; and more. Learn about some of these waste conversion technologies, lessons learned from installation and implementation, impact results from operations and whether there’s a realistic future for advanced recycling.
Speakers:
Chris Hawn, Chief Executive Officer, Machinex
Christer Henriksson, President, Juno
JD Gessin, Landfill & Biomass Conversion Technologies CEO, West Coast Energy
Sean Gesell, Vice President of Business Development, Ways2H, Inc.
Steve Simmons, President, Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB)
William B. Cooper, Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Cyclyx

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Mobile Apps: The Waste and Recycling Industry at Your Fingertips Oct 17, 2022

In an effort to reduce waste and increase recycling, organizations, haulers, municipalities and technology companies are creating easy-to-use apps that allow customers to find the information they need in a timely and efficient manner. From managing waste and recycling pickups, to identifying pickup or drop-off locations, to learning recycling best practices, to completing digital payments, these apps provide the convenience customers want while also providing value to organizations, haulers, municipalities and technology companies. Learn about some of the industry’s apps and how they are helping to make a difference.

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Multifamily Recycling: Ordinances, Pilot Projects, Challenges and Opportunities Oct 10, 2022

Municipalities are doubling down to boost their recycling numbers and decrease contamination, but when it comes to multifamily recycling, they are faced with many challenges and opportunities. Across the U.S., some cities have implemented mandatory recycling ordinances for commercial and multifamily properties. Others have launched pilot projects in an attempt to change behavior and combat contamination issues. Learn how municipalities are complying with these ordinances, what data resulted from pilot projects, what challenges and opportunities come along with multifamily recycling and more.

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Using Data & Technology to Solve the Wasted Food Crisis Oct 03, 2022

Meet Ryan Begin, CEO of Divert, which was founded on the goal of creating innovative and efficient solutions toward eliminating food waste from the retail industry. In this episode of NothingWasted!, we spoke with Ryan about using data to reduce food waste, the key inflection points in a growing business, and more.

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Government’s Role in Funding Recycling Infrastructure Sep 26, 2022

California will invest more than $200 million this year in infrastructure and projects that will help the state meet its recycling goals and recycled content requirements. As the fifth-largest economy in the world with some of the most aggressive targets for landfill diversion, recycling and use of recycled content resin, California is leading the way toward a future where investment in waste and recycling infrastructure is the shared responsibility of many public and private stakeholders. Join California officials and learn about the state’s most popular financial incentive programs for recyclers, including sales and use tax exclusion on recycling equipment as well as grants for organics recycling infrastructure. Also learn which programs have been the most successful and why California sees the recycling industry as ripe for investment opportunity.

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Climate Change Warriors Unite at Vanguard Renewables Sep 19, 2022

Meet Neil Smith, CEO of Vanguard Renewables, a leading company in the development of organics-to-renewable energy projects. In this NothingWasted! episode, we spoke with Smith about renewable agriculture, the power of partnerships, Vanguard’s expansion plans, and more.

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Saving the Shorelines & Recycling with Glass Half Full Sep 12, 2022

Listen as we speak with Franziska Trautmann, Co-Founder and CEO of Glass Half Full NOLA, about the power of combining glass recycling with coastal restoration efforts, the importance of community involvement and TikTok, being a young entrepreneur today, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

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Hey Charlotte, Can This Be Recycled? Aug 29, 2022

Listen as Charlotte Dreizen covers 15 recycling related tweets that she has received on Twitter.

You can follow her on Twitter at @chardreizen!

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Living the 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse & Recycle) Aug 22, 2022

Listen as Amy Uong, deputy general manager of Sims Municipal Recycling (and one of our Waste360 40 Under 40 winners), talks about about the latest challenges in materials recovery and processing, the importance of connecting and sharing knowledge with the entire industry and more.

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Exploring Sustainable Behavior & Impact Aug 08, 2022

Meet Louise Bruce, director of The Center Sustainable Behavior & Impact at The Recycling Partnership. In our latest episode of NothingWasted!, we spoke with Bruce about the process of taking research and applying it to real-world solutions, the need to support communities in their recycling efforts, advice for recyclers and more.

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People's Choice Session: Recycling Updates by Region Aug 01, 2022

Recycling is not a one-size-fits-all process. It varies in every region and is ever-evolving. So, what is the process in each region? What changes and challenges are we experiencing? What policies are having an impact on how we recycle across the U.S.? What opportunities are on the horizon for recyclables? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this insightful session.

Speakers:
Amanda Curtis, Territory Manager, American Waste Control
Bob Cappadona, Vice President, Casella Resource Solutions
Steve Brum, Vice President & Regional Manager, Pacific Northwest, Recology
Ty Rhoad, Director of Americas, TOMRA
Jeffrey Synder (Moderator), Recycling Senior Manager, Rumpke Waste & Recycling

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Boots on the Ground: A Conversation with the Women in the Waste and Recycling Industry Jul 25, 2022

Listen in to hear a great perspective in this week’s NothingWasted! podcast. This Boots on the Ground panel at WasteExpo was presented by the National Waste & Recycling Association Women’s Council to highlight the wide variety of women’s career experiences within the waste and recycling industry. You will hear about the ever-changing industry, the challenges they face, and the new innovations and technologies they are using on the job.

You will learn from Paige Coakley, sales executive-collections; WIN Waste Innovations; Domenica Farmer, AVP for the Gulf Coast Area, WM; Kim Luick, operations/office Manager, Waste Connections; Jennifer Solewski, VP, Business & Technical Development, Bayshore Recycling Corp.; and Norma Yanez, government contracts manager, GFL Environmental. It was moderated by Samantha Podgorny, product manager-Electric Refuse Trucks, Heil Environmental.

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Chasing Transparency — Carbon Labeling, A Sustainability Talks Session from WasteExpo 2022 Jul 18, 2022

In this week’s NothingWasted! episode, we bring you a thought-provoking Sustainability Talks session: Chasing Transparency — Carbon Labeling. Listen as they dig into why carbon labels matter, their importance in guiding buying decisions and the science and data behind them.

Hear from Kristin Kinder, VP of research and waste stream sustainability, at Wastequip, in conversation with Sandra Noonan, chief sustainability officer of Just Salad and Mike Rosen, managing principal (Retired) of PRR.

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Closing the Deal: Fireside Chat with Worthing Jackman and Ben Harvey Jul 11, 2022

Listen to this NothingWasted! podcast, Closing the Deal: Fireside Chat with Worthing Jackman, CEO of Waste Connections, and Ben Harvey, president of E.L. Harvey & Sons.

Family-run for four generations, E.L. Harvey & Sons was purchased in September 2021 by Waste Connections. In this session from WasteExpo, the speakers discussed the merger and acquisition process from both sides of the table and what it took to make the deal happen.

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Reducing Food Waste with Technology & Forecasting Jul 04, 2022

Listen to Matt Wampler, Founder & CEO of ClearCOGS, share his smart insights on empowering customers to make smart, data-driven decisions around food waste, leveraging machine learning, advice for fellow entrepreneurs, and more. ClearCOGS gives restaurants “easy and accurate daily food prep forecasts,” to help them save money by reducing food waste and avoiding runouts.

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Scaling the Use of Ocean-bound Plastics: A Story of Circularity Jun 27, 2022

Listen to this week's #NothingWastedPodcast as it will provide real world examples from leading tech and consumer product companies from concept to product launch. We will explore what it takes from a technical standpoint as well how they navigated the internal change management to get the projects implemented. Topics covered will include material sourcing and testing, social compliance, sales and marketing.

Speakers:
Ryan Schoenike, Co-Founder, Oceancycle
Maxmillian Michieli, Director, Sustainability Products, CPI Card Group, Inc.
Chad Rabe,Sr. Principal Designer, Soft Goods & Cases, Dell Technologies | Experience Innovation Group
Rick Wilson,Sales Engineer, PolyVisions, Inc.

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Servant Leadership: How to Build a Strong Culture in Your Organization Jun 20, 2022

Listen to this NothingWasted! Podcast, where we bring you a popular WasteExpo session. You will learn the main concepts of servant leadership: sharing power and putting the needs of others first. Aaron Bradley, regional vice president, Waste Connections, and Mike Schwalbach, president, Sierra Container Group, addressed what a servant-leadership culture means for a company and the benefits they see within their organizations and communities. #NothingWastedPodcast

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Turning Coffee Waste into Carbon Neutral Energy Drinks Jun 13, 2022

Listen to Paul Evers, CEO & Co-Founder of Riff, as he shares his smart insights on the triple bottom line, the importance of having diverse advisors, and more. Riff is is on a mission to explore and celebrate 100% of the coffee plant’s agricultural value.

Use code "waste360" for 25% off Riff products!

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One-on-One Chat with Jon Vander Ark, President and CEO, Republic Services Jun 06, 2022

During this fireside chat, Republic Services President and CEO Jon Vander Ark and National Waste & Recycling Association President and CEO Darrell Smith will discuss leadership; labor; diversity, equity and inclusion; safety; industry challenges; and more. Vander Ark, who joined Republic Services in 2013 as executive vice president, chief marketing officer, was named president and CEO of the company in June 2021. Join us as Vander Ark discusses his rise to CEO, his strategy for sustainably handling customers’ environmental services needs, where we currently stand as an industry and what may be in store for the industry in the future.

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Rising Leaders Talk Trash May 23, 2022

In this episode of NothingWasted!, we bring you insights from some of our Waste360 40 Under 40 winners.

You will learn from Will D. Goode, COO, Goode Companies of Florida; Terrill Haigler, CEO YaFavTrashman, LLC; Ryan Melsert, CEO/CTO, American Battery Technology Company; and Georgia Sherwin, communications and strategy director, Closed Loop Partners. These rising leaders shared their perspectives on where the waste industry is headed; how we can tackle some of the biggest challenges; the role of technology, social justice, and more.

Let’s Talk Plastic Apr 18, 2022

Listen as Charlotte Dreizen, a recycling-and-sustainable-pro, shares her smart insights on what to do with plastic caps and bottles with different types of labels, to clamshell packaging, HDPE and so much more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Digging into Compostable Packaging With Kate Flynn of Sun & Swell Foods Apr 11, 2022

In this episode of the NothingWasted! podcast, we chat with Kate Flynn, co-founder and CEO of Sun & Swell Foods. Her company offers organic, plant-based health foods in compostable packaging, shipped directly to customers. We spoke with Flynn about gaps in the composting infrastructure, consumer attitudes about compostable packaging, and more.

Ya Fav Trashman Humanizes Sanitation Workers Apr 04, 2022

Meet Terrill Haigler, who until last month served as a sanitation worker for The City of Philadelphia’s Sanitation Division, which collects waste and recycling from 540,000+ households.

During his stint at the Sanitation Division, Terrill launched his Instagram account “Ya Fav Trashman,” which now has nearly 24,000 followers.

Listen as Terrill talks about how his humble social media presence has turned into an amazing grassroots platform to advocate for sanitation workers, the power of civic engagement, and more.
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How the DOE Is Finding Energy & Value in Plastics Mar 28, 2022

In this week’s episode of NothingWasted!, we chat with Dr. Jay Fitzgerald, Chief Scientist from the Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies office. We spoke with him about his work on new and innovative plastics, tackling the top challenges of single-use plastics and more.

Heavy Equipment in Waste & Recycling – Investment, Maintenance & Safety Mar 21, 2022

A new recycling contract or approval of a landfill expansion are always welcome news, but how is the business supposed to handle the additional volumes? The key to any successful operation in the waste industry is reliable heavy equipment to load, push, compact or cover the material the operation needs to handle. It is expected to be available every day to operate long shifts in an extremely tough environment. How do you ensure that the investment being made is the correct one, at the correct price, can you garner the talent to keep it running and how do you keep your employees and customers safe? We’ll discuss acquiring the right asset for the application, using available tools to keep it running and available for operations and how to maintain a safety culture to benefit your people and your customers.

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How ESG, Emerging Pollutants and New Regulations are Changing the Face of Landfill Design and Operation Mar 14, 2022

In our latest episode of NothingWasted!, we bring you the dynamic keynote from the Global Waste Management Symposium, “How ESG, Emerging Pollutants and New Regulations are Changing the Face of Landfill Design and Operation.”

You will get a deep dive into these topics with James Little, executive vice president - engineering and disposal, at Waste Connections.

Outlook of Recycling Mar 07, 2022

In our latest episode of NothingWasted!, we bring you a dynamic session from Waste360’s Business Leadership Forum, “The Outlook for Recycling.” It features speakers Jason Haus, CEO of Dem Con Companies; Alan Handley, Chief Executive Officer of Lakeshore Recycling Services; and Will Herzog, Western Regional Sales Manager of Machinex Technology–in conversation with moderator John Shegerian, Executive Chairman, Electronic Recyclers.

Practical Justice: Preparing to Comply with N.J.’s Environmental Justice Law Feb 28, 2022

Listen to Matt Karmel, attorney at Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP, as he discusses how Waste Management and other leaders of the waste industry are preparing to meet the requirements of the law. How will the new law impact operation, development, and acquisition of waste infrastructure? What will the impact of environmental justice be on the waste industry more generally going forward?

The Science of Sustainability Feb 21, 2022

Listen to Bryan Staley, President and Chief Executive Officer at the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF), talk about back-handed comments like ‘what does it matter if I recycle it all winds up mixed together’ or ‘what I do won’t have a large impact’. When we take the time to look at the science of something, typically defined through measurement, our efforts become tangible. Staley assesses that effect through discussion that includes formal Life Cycle Assessment framework (LCA). Not everything is created equal; walk through tangible samples of product analyses. Hear about what being done today and what the future holds.

Unpacking Recycling with Charlotte Feb 14, 2022

In our latest episode of NothingWasted!, you will get a taste of our new series called “Unpacking Recycling with Charlotte.” In this series, recycling-and-sustainable-pro Charlotte Dreizen will answer a wide array of listeners’ recycling-related questions.
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Talking about the Evolving Nature of Recycling with ISRI Feb 07, 2022

Listen to Robin Wiener, president of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), as she shares her smart insights on developing the next generation of recyclers, the role of the recycling industry in environmental justice, the importance of engaging with brands, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast
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Delivering Hope through Sustainable Packaging Jan 31, 2022

Listen to our latest #NothingWastedPodcast, as we bring you a thought-provoking session from WasteExpo. You will hear from Cory Connors, Sustainable Packaging Consultant at Lindberg Orora and Jonathan Quinn, Director of Market Development & Sustainability at Pregis, share their smart insights on the latest thinking and trends in sustainable packaging.

The discussion covered the role of innovations like blockchain and waste-to-crude in developing sustainable packaging; how Uber-style recycling companies are picking up the slack of local municipalities; why it's a good idea not to shift packaging-related responsibilities to the consumer, and more.

National Food Recovery Evolution: MealConnect and Feeding America Jan 24, 2022

Listen we bring you a dynamic session from WasteExpo Together Online 2021, “National Food Recovery Evolution: MealConnect and Feeding America.” This session features speakers Justin Block, Managing Director of Digital Platform Technology, and Nathan Crone, Senior Account Manager of Agri Sourcing Partnerships, both at Feeding America—the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the U.S.

Block set the stage by talking about Feeding America’s engagement in the issues of hunger and food waste. He noted that these are urgent threats, particularly with over $218 billion worth of food being thrown away each year. He also pointed out that 275 U.S. counties have food insecurity rates over 20%. The Feeding America approach and process relies on a wide array of food donors, its network of more than 200 certified member food banks, and the agencies that utilize the food in helping to feed the 37 million hungry Americans.

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How ESG, Emerging Pollutants & New Regulations are Changing the Face of Landfills Jan 17, 2022

Listen to Jim Little, EVP of Engineering & Disposal, at Waste Connections (and speaker at this year’s Global Waste Management Symposium!), as he shares his smart insights on ESG, industry trends, advice for young people in the industry and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

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Setting the Stage for Sustainability in the Waste Industry Jan 10, 2022

Listen to a dynamic session from Sustainability Talks 2021 featuring speaker Susan Robinson, senior director of sustainability and policy at Waste Management.
As Robinson notes, “What Waste Management does is very visible. We should expect to be in the spotlight, and we should be prepared.” To that end, she shared some thoughts with the audience on how they can do the same, when it comes to sustainability.
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Nuggets of Wisdom from Our Top 9 Podcast Guests of 2021 Jan 03, 2022

As always, we are grateful for the resilience our industry has shown in 2021. Over the year, we talked with some of the top waste, recycling and sustainability experts on the Waste360 NothingWasted! Podcast.

Listen to some wisdom from our top 9 of our most popular episodes throughout the year.

Top 2021 Podcast Guests:

Michael E. Hoffman, managing director and group head of diversified industrials, Stifel Financial Corp
Bill Caesar, operating partner at Generate Capital
Worthing Jackman, president & CEO of Waste Connections
John Hanselman, CEO of Vanguard Renewables
Tara Hemmer, SVP & chief sustainability officer, at Waste Management (WM)
Steve Alexander, president of The Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR)
Erin Simon, head of Plastic Waste + Business at World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Daniel Silverstein, designer and owner of Zero Waste Daniel
Reyna Bryan, president of RCD Packaging Innovation

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The Road from Collections to Sustainability Dec 13, 2021

Listen as Ty Rhoad, Regional Director Americas, at TOMRA Recycling, shares his insights on the state of recycling infrastructure in the U.S., the role of sorting technology in reducing CO2 emissions and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

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Building Reuse at Scale Dec 06, 2021

Listen as Meagan Knowlton, Director of Sustainability at Optoro, shares her smart insights on leveraging AI to fuel reuse, building sustainable systems to help brands make smart decisions, why finding an item’s next best home is critical, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

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Food Waste Solutions Come in Small Packages Nov 29, 2021

Listen to Aidan Mouat, CEO of Hazel Technologies, as he shares his smart insights on leveraging biochemistry to help tackle food waste, the importance of working within existing systems, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

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A Community Approach to Food Waste & Recovery Nov 22, 2021

Listen to Rick Nahmias, Founder & CEO, Food Forward, share his smart insights on the power of rescued produce, embracing a business model that values sharing, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

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Stop the Waste and Close the Loop with Dow Nov 15, 2021

Listen to Julie Zaniewski, director of sustainability at Dow, as she talks about the power of partnerships, rigid vs. flexible packaging, how to drive a circular economy and more.

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Does Waste-to-Energy Have a Future in the US? Nov 08, 2021

This session from WasteExpo Together Online looks at the future of waste to energy, the advancements to come and the shifting socioeconomic relationship of our industry. Derek Veenhof, executive vice president and COO, Covanta, speaks about how a modern process that utilizes advanced technology to divert waste from landfills, reduce climate-altering greenhouse gases and generate renewable energy to power communities and businesses.

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How Does Your Program Measure Up - Utilizing Data to Negotiate Your Next MRF Contract Nov 01, 2021

In our latest episode of NothingWasted!, we bring you a dynamic session from WasteExpo Together Online, “How Does Your Program Measure Up? Utilizing Data to Negotiate Your Next MRF Contract.”

You will hear from speaker Keysha Burton, community programs manager at The Recycling Partnership (TRP). She presented the work the organization has done on “Building Good MRF Contracts,” with a focus on its Guide to Community MRF Contracts.

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Waste & Recycling Is Good Business Oct 25, 2021

Listen to Joe Ursuy, SVP & Department Manager - Environmental Services, at Comerica Bank, as he shares his insights on the state of M&A in waste and recycling, top concerns and trends in the industry, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

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A Chat with WM’s First Chief Sustainability Officer (Tara Hemmer) Oct 18, 2021

Listen to Tara Hemmer, SVP & Chief Sustainability Officer, at Waste Management (WM), as she shares her smart insights on moving sustainability forward to benefit stakeholders, capturing and creating markets for recycled materials, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

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Where Customer Experience Meets Sustainability with Intel Oct 11, 2021

Listen as Melissa Gregg, Chief Technologist, User Experience & Sustainability at Intel, shares her smart insights on a “reuse design experience,” Intel’s corporate responsibility goals for the next decade, the e-waste landscape, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

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The Google of Garbage – Creating an Ecosystem That Drives Change Oct 04, 2021

Listen to Tom Szaky, Founder & CEO of TerraCycle (and a Waste360 40 Under 40 award-winner in 2019!) as he shares his smart insights on the challenges related to disposability, creating new value around waste, recent and future growth for TerraCycle, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Unboxing Kimberly Clark’s RightCycle Program Sep 27, 2021

Listen to Mayur Valanju, VP of Product Development and Innovation, Kimberly-Clark Professional (KCP), share his smart insights on KCP’s innovative RightCycle program that makes new products out of used PPE, how to keep sustainability at the forefront, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Herman Miller’s Iconic Chair Gets an Ocean Plastics Makeover Sep 20, 2021

Hear Gabe and Dune’s smart insights on the power of corporate commitments related to ocean-bound plastics, the social impact of these commitments, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

What to Expect at WasteExpo Together Online Sep 12, 2021

Listen to hear what you should expect when you attend WasteExpo Together Online. From industry experts talking about everything from the science of sustainability and the MRF of the future – to the changing landscape of equipment and whether waste-to-energy has a future in the U.S, it is an online event that you don't want to miss. HURRY though--it starts Monday, September 13!

Register at WasteExpo Together Online here.

Maintenance Best Practices for Keeping Your Fleet On The Road Aug 30, 2021

Maintaining a safe and efficient fleet is crucial to any waste company’s operations, and the key to doing just that is routine maintenance. By following best practices such as pre- and post-route inspections, preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance, you can minimize costs, maximize uptime and identify potential faults or failures. Hear what steps you need to take to keep your fleet up and running, how you can prevent unscheduled downtime, how you can save on maintenance and repair costs, why you should plan for maintenance in advance and more.

Rethinking Your Safety Program Aug 23, 2021

The importance of safety culture in an industry that is in the top 10 most dangerous occupations is everything. Strong safety programs can help reduce industry fatalities, injuries and illnesses, and possibly help remove the industry from the top 10 list. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) 2019 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary, refuse and recyclable material collectors dropped to become the sixth deadliest occupation, and according to its 2019 Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illness report, the overall injury rate for the waste and recycling industry remained steady at 4.2. In an effort to lower these rates and improve safety, it’s time to rethink the industry’s safety programs. Learn about the four domains of safety leadership, how technology can improve employee and operational safety and how adopting a new safety meeting model can help drive organizational performance.

NothingWasted! War on Plastics Aug 16, 2021

Plastic continues to be a hot topic. With new bans, more restrictions, changing markets and an emphasis on sustainability and circular economy, the challenge of finding real solutions to manage plastic waste has become a priority. But there are differing views on how to attack this issue. What are the financial implications of recycling plastic? What are the infrastructure challenges? Is our energy better spent on addressing the root of the problem and limiting the use of plastic altogether? Find out what steps are being taken to address this growing global problem.
Speakers:
Chaz Miller, CEO, Miller Recycling Associates
Felix Hottenstein, Sales Director, MSS, Inc.
Meghan Butler, Vice President & Chief of Staff, Recology, Inc.
Susan Robinson, Senior Director of Sustainability and Policy, Waste Management

Implementing a National Vision for Recycling Aug 09, 2021

How will an adoption of a national recycling goal change the way we recycle? Will this give everyone a common purpose to strive for ending the anxiety and stress caused by low prices, soaring contamination and changing recycling programs? Can everyone work together in harmony as we move seamlessly toward our new goal? Or will competing priorities and demands, continued packaging changes and uneven service continue to exacerbate the current issues? Did COVID-19 help or hurt recycling? Which COVID-19 changes are temporary, and which are permanent? Will the implementation of export restrictions from Basel have any meaningful impact given that plastic exports have been in freefall for years? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this session.

A Hunger to Solve Food Waste Aug 02, 2021

Listen to Jasmine Crowe, CEO of Goodr, as she shares smart insights on using blockchain to help solve the food-waste problem, the power of having a great client base, pivoting creatively during the pandemic, advice for women and minority entrepreneurs, and more.

Goodr believes that hunger isn’t a scarcity issue but a logistics issue. The Goodr model aims to provide a triple-win solution by improving an organization’s bottom line through charitable tax donations, reducing its greenhouse emissions from landﬁlls, and getting its edible surplus food to local communities in need.

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NothingWasted! The Future of Recycling – Lessons Learned from the Past Jul 26, 2021

As we strive to take recycling to new heights, remembering the industry’s roots is more important than ever. Join this session to find out the true meaning of recycling, what successful recycling systems have had in common and how we can apply historical knowledge to our future recycling industry. Hear a vibrant introduction of the major twists and turns in recycling’s evolution over centuries, as well as a current overview of recycling in the U.S., followed by a rich discussion among experts as they share their insights into where recycling could be headed. You won’t be able to find this unique perspective anywhere else!

One-on-One Chat with Worthing Jackman, President & CEO, Waste Connections Jul 19, 2021

Listen to this dynamic session from WasteExpo featuring an interview with Worthing Jackman, president & CEO of Waste Connections, covering his thoughts and philosophies on leadership, industry issues and much more.

Peek Inside an Innovative & Environmentally Responsible Paper Mill Jul 12, 2021

An impressive sustainable eco-system sits in beautiful New Hampshire with a storied 200-year history. Give a listen to hear how Lisa Berghaus from Monadnock Paper Mills tells the circular system story of this innovative paper mill that works with the world’s leading brands. Learn how they account for everything in their processes including recycling, composting, community collaboration, alternative fiber and material use, energy, and much more. It’s amazing to hear how this team is closing the loop to reduce their environmental impact.

What It Takes to Run Miami’s Solid Waste Management Dept. Jun 21, 2021

Listen to Mike Fernandez, Director of Solid Waste Management, Miami-Dade County and a 2018 Waste360 40 Under 40 winner, share his smart insights on trends in the industry, the impact of COVID on waste collection in Miami-Dade County, what’s next, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Talking Advocacy, Science & Advanced Recycling Jun 14, 2021

Listen to Joshua Baca, VP of Plastics at the American Chemistry Council (ACC), as he shares insights on plastic’s role in the circular economy, why now is the time for action, the importance of collaboration, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Talking Safety, Sustainability & Giving Back with Volvo Jun 07, 2021

Listen to Martin Mattsson, director of Key Accounts at Volvo Construction Equipment — and a 2017 Waste360 40 Under 40 Winner, talk about innovations in heavy machinery for the waste industry, the impact of the pandemic on business, his work with EREF, what the future may hold and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

A Look Inside The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) May 24, 2021

In this week’s NothingWasted! podcast, we revisit a recent chat with Bryan Staley, President & CEO, EREF. We spoke with Bryan about the annual EREF auction at WasteExpo, sustainability, the organization’s new mission and more. #NothingWastedPodcast
And, to learn more about EREF’s Annual Charitable Auction & Silent Auction at WasteExpo 2021, visit here. (It’s not too late to register for in-person attendance.)

Insights from a Lifetime in Waste & Recycling May 17, 2021

In this week’s Waste360 NothingWasted! podcast, we talk with Chaz Miller, industry veteran and longtime former director at National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). Now semi-retired, Miller has spent 40+ years in the waste and recycling industry. Hear his smart insights on the current hot market for recycled materials, the impact of technology on the industry, what the future may hold, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Read his "John Oliver Is Wrong: Recycling Is All About Individual Responsibility" article here: https://www.waste360.com/recycling/john-oliver-wrong-recycling-all-about-individual-responsibility

Bill Caesar’s Second Life: Finding Value in Waste May 10, 2021

Listen to Bill Caesar, who is now Operating Partner at Generate Capital, as he shares insights on investing in sustainable technologies, the evolution of the circular economy, the “green premium,” his thoughts on the future of the waste industry, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Using Science to Find Solutions for Circularity May 03, 2021

Hear from Marcus Ericksen, author, scientist, marine and Co-Founder of Leap Lab and The 5 Gyres Institute, as he talks about biodegradable plastics, sailing across the ocean in JUNK (a plastic-bottle boat), turning science into policy, and much more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Sustainable Packaging Is Being Served in the Freezer Aisle Apr 26, 2021

Meet Kailey Donewald, Founder & CEO of Sacred Serve – she has done what big ice cream brands have not. Sacred Serve’s new packaging is the first of its kind with zero plastics or polymers, making it 100% recyclable, compostable and biodegradable. Hear Kailey’s smart insights on the power of consumers in driving sustainable packaging, the process of sourcing compostable options, advice for entrepreneurs, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

A Closer Look Inside Flexible Packaging Apr 19, 2021

Listen to Jonathan Quinn, E-commerce packaging market manager at NOVA Chemicals, has he shares his smart insights on the impact of COVID-19 on the packaging and e-commerce, what the future may hold for flexible packaging, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Reimagining the Circular Economy by Preventing Ocean Plastics Pollution Apr 12, 2021

Listen to Ryan Schoenike, co-founder of OceanCycle, as he shares his smart insights on partnering with consumer-packaged-goods companies to solve the plastics problem, how the pandemic has affected his work, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Beyond the Basics of PFAS Apr 05, 2021

Listen to one of our popular WasteExpo Together Online session where the panel of speakers talk about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) not being a new issue for the waste and recycling industry and with so much changing in the past year, it may be challenging to know where we stand managing PFAS. With regulations happening left and right, additional research is being conducted, treatments continue to be developed, and new concerns beyond the landfill are cropping up.

Speakers:
Stephen G. Zemba, Ph.D., PE, Project Director, Sanborn Head & Associates
Nikki Delude Roy, PG, Vice President, GeoInsight, Inc.

Moderated by:
Ivan A. Cooper, PE, BCEE/Principal, National Water/Wastewater Practice Leader, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Making Sustainable Packaging the Norm Mar 29, 2021

Listen to Reyna Bryan, president of RCD Packaging Innovation, as she shares her smart insights on the opportunities and challenges of biodegradable materials, the power of collaboration, designing for end-of-life, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

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“Ya Fav Trashman” Humanizes Sanitation Workers Mar 22, 2021

Cheers to our 100th episode of the NothingWasted! podcast! Who better to showcase than a frontline sanitation worker?

Meet Terrill Haigler, who served as a sanitation worker for The City of Philadelphia’s Sanitation Division. During his stint at the Sanitation Division, Terrill launched his Instagram account “Ya Fav Trashman,” which now has nearly 25,000 followers.

Listen to Terrill’s thoughtful insights on the power of connecting with the community; the importance of being at the table and starting conversations about sanitation workers; community clean-ups; his ambitious voting campaign in Philly, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Be sure to follow Terrill on Instagram at _yafavtrashman!

The Future of the Plastics Value Chain Mar 15, 2021

Listen to Erin Simon, Head of Plastic Waste + Business at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), as she shares her insights on the role of data and reporting in plastic-waste reduction, the concept of plastic credits, the importance of policy, the ReSource:Plastic hub, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Let’s Talk Plastics with APR Mar 08, 2021

Listen to Steve Alexander, President of The Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR), share his insights on the importance of policy in plastics recycling, opportunities for brands and manufacturers to increase their usage of post-consumer resin, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Ryan Keeps On Recycling – Meet this 11-year-old Changemaker Mar 01, 2021

Listen to 11-year-old Ryan Hickman, CEO of Ryan’s Recycling, as he talks about how he got started in this industry, how business is booming during the pandemic, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Rising Leaders Talk Trash Feb 22, 2021

Hear from Alexandria Coari, Capital & Innovation Director, ReFED; Josh Mann, Public Sector Solutions Manager, Waste Management; and Turner Wyatt, Co-Founder & CEO, Upcycled Food Association as they share their perspective on where the waste industry is headed. These 40 Under 40 Award winners will discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the waste industry, how the upcoming workforce differs from previous generations, how they see the industry changing, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Zero Waste Is the New Black Feb 15, 2021

Listen to Daniel Silverstein, designer and owner of Zero Waste Daniel. The company uses pre-consumer waste sourced from New York City’s garment industry, as well as other hard-to-recycle materials, to create clothing and accessories that send nothing to landfills. Daniel shares insights on building a fashion business around upcycling, living a zero-waste lifestyle, finding the silver linings during the pandemic, and more.
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Innovating with Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling Feb 08, 2021

Listen to Leon Farahnik, CEO of CarbonLITE Recycling, as he shares his smart insights on the challenges and rewards of being in the recycling business, the importance of incentives to drive recycling behavior and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Garbage is Evolutionary and the Outlook for 2021 Feb 01, 2021

Listen to Michael E. Hoffman, managing director and group head of diversified industrials, Stifel Financial Corp., as he shares his insights on the outlook for M&A, pricing, other market trends and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Interested in hear more from Michael? Join him at the Waste360/Stifel Financial Corp. Investor Summit, co-located with WasteExpo, where you'll find concrete ideas and actionable insights from the industry’s deepest thinkers and senior leaders of the premier public and private companies. Register today on WasteExpo.com!

Going Carbon Negative Thanks to Food Waste Jan 25, 2021

Listen to John Hanselman, CEO of Vanguard Renewables, share his smart insights on the simple, internal ways companies can move the needle and show progress on ESG goals; carbon-negative fuel; the power of working with the farming community; and more.

Relationships Drive the Business of Waste & Recycling Jan 18, 2021

Listen to Joe Ursuy, SVP & Department Manager - Environmental Services, at Comerica Bank, as he shares his insights on the art of building business relationships, the importance of mentorship, the outlook for M&A, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast
Register to attend WasteExpo's Business Leadership Forum

Unpacking NJ’s Landmark Environmental Justice Law Jan 11, 2021

Listen to Matt Karmel, an attorney with Riker Danzig’s Environmental Law Group, as he shares his smart insights on assessing the environmental burdens on a community, how the waste industry can prepare for new regulations and more.

The New Modern MRF - Shaping Today’s MRFs in the Wake of COVID-19 Jan 04, 2021

Materials recovery facilities (MRFs) are getting smarter. From upgrades, to layout changes, to robotics, these facilities are being revamped and designed to handle the ever-changing recycling market. In addition to making these facilities more efficient, these advanced technologies can help make facilities safer, which is especially important as industry employees keep working through the pandemic and facility operators make changes to help ensure workers are safe on the job. Find out more about the latest technologies and how COVID-19 may change what MRFs look like in the future. Speakers: Nathiel Egosi, P.E., President, RRT Design & Construction Chris Hawn, CEO, Machinex Technologies, Inc. Brent Hildebrand, Vice President of Recycling, GFL Environmental, Inc. Moderator: Anne Germain, Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, National Waste & Recycling Association

Independent Haulers & The Role of Technology Dec 14, 2020

For large hauling companies, implementing technology is a no-brainer – it helps manage thousands of trucks to improve route optimization, safety, business operations, and more. But for smaller companies, is technology always a realistic and necessary option? Whether it’s due to the financial burden, lack of technology expertise and training, or insufficient manpower, there are several factors smaller, independent operations need to consider when exploring a new technology. Join this independent hauler panel as they discuss the pros and cons of implementing technology and whether it really makes sense for all operations, large or small.

Speakers:

Alex Carrasquillo, Fleet Technology Manager, All Waste, Inc.
Bill White, Co-Founder, Estes Waste Solutions
Matt Coulter, Vice President of Sales, Strategic Operations, and Special Projects, PDC Services, Inc.
Kevin Atkinson, President & Owner, Texas Pride Disposal

Moderated by:
David Ische, Head of Business Development, AMCS Group

Waste360 Business Leadership Forum: Mergers & Acquisitions Dec 07, 2020

Gain insight from this panel discussion on today’s mergers and acquisitions market. How do you value your company and assets? How do you value a target company and their assets? Are you looking at the right data and metrics as you review acquisitions? How do you avoid making an acquisition that actually hinders your growth? Today’s environment has unique challenges in valuing companies and making good strategic additions to your business that build a stronger future.

Speakers:
Charles Appleby, Chairman, Integrated Waste Solutions
Scott Foster, Partner, KPMG LLP
Robert Michalik, Managing Director, Kinderhook Industries, LLC
Joe Winters, Chairman and CEO, Winters Bros. Waste Systems

Feet on the Street Atlanta — The Recycling Partnership’s Case Study on Citywide Contamination Reduction Nov 30, 2020

Feet on the Street was originally launched as a pilot program by The Recycling Partnership (TRP) in part to answer China’s National Sword policies. It now serves as a foundational model for TRP’s contamination-fighting methods implemented in communities across the country.

Join the stakeholders involved in Feet on the Street (FOTS) – Atlanta and learn about the program’s inception, execution and success. Hear about their role in FOTS, challenges faced, lessons learned and initial results from the program’s first year.

Speakers:
Kanika Greenlee, Executive Director, Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission at City of Atlanta
Nicole Smith, Sustainable Packaging Program Director, Coca-Cola North America
Moses Tejuoso, Community Affairs Manager, Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission at City of Atlanta

Moderator:
Cecilia Shutters, Recycling Technical Advisor for Atlanta at The Recycling Partnership (TRP)

The Ups & Downs of Recycling Nov 23, 2020

The last few years, recycling has been one longer roller coaster ride consisting of steep drops, sharp turns, and dizzying speeds - setting hearts racing around blind turns and leaving even the most seasoned professional breathless. Our speakers will discuss what has happened so far, what is around the next curve and whether we can expect the ride to flatten out.

Speakers will talk:
COVID-19
OECD/Basel
Marine Debris
Import Bans
Volatile Pricing
EPR
Contracts and Contamination
National Recycling Program Opportunities

Speakers:
Brent Bell, Vice President Recycling/President WMRA, Waste Management
Peter Wright, Assistant Administrator Office of Land and Emergency Management, Environmental Protection Agency
Bridget Anderson, Deputy Commissioner, Recycling and Sustainability, NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)

Moderated by: Anne Germain, Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, National Waste & Recycling Association

A Chat with Patrick Dovigi, CEO of GFL Environmental Nov 16, 2020

Listen to Patrick Dovigi, CEO of GFL Environmental, as he shares about his rise to CEO, what we might expect from GFL in the future, and what leading issues may have an effect on the waste & recycling industry as a whole.

Building A Sustainable Super Bowl LV Nov 09, 2020

Listen to Katie Kicklighter, Manager of Hospitality & Events for the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee, as she shares about addressing community needs through sustainability programs, the importance of resident and fan education and more.

A Chat with the Chairman: Interview with Ron Mittelstaedt Nov 02, 2020

With more than 30 years of experience in the solid waste industry, Founder and Executive Chairman of Waste Connections Ronald J. Mittelstaedt will sit down with NWRA President Darrell Smith to share his take on leadership, the future of M&A, company culture, and predictions for the industry over the coming years.

Moderated by: Darrell Smith, President & CEO, National Waste & Recycling Association

Leading (and Building) Companies with Heart Oct 26, 2020

Listen to Willie Goode, CEO of WB Waste Solutions and President of Goode Companies, as he shares his smart insights on the power of a service-forward approach, the impact of COVID-19, diversity within the industry, embracing the entrepreneurial mindset, and his family-oriented leadership style. #NothingWastedPodcast

Investing in a Circular Economy Oct 19, 2020

Listen to Rob Kaplan, Founder & CEO of Circulate Capital, as he shares his smart insights on the evolution and opportunities of the circular economy, how to collaborate successfully, the joys of working with entrepreneurs who are tackling plastic pollution, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Food Waste Is A Nexus Issue Oct 12, 2020

Listen to Andrew Shakman, CEO & Co-Founder of Leanpath, who's mission is to make food waste prevention and measurement everyday practice in the world’s kitchens. Andrew’s shares his smart insights on food waste as a “nexus issue,” the impact of COVID-19, the importance of data, measurement and more.

Reimagining Waste & Sustainability with Covanta Oct 05, 2020

Listen to Derek Veenhof, Executive VP of Asset Management at Covanta, share his smart insights on environmental justice, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Plugging Into Opportunities in Refuse Fleet Electrification Sep 28, 2020

Listen to a WasteExpo Together Online session as it looks at the opportunities and the challenges that come with an electrified refuse vehicle – battery life, power management, driver training and awareness are all part of this new domain along with the benefits of emissionless, quieter vehicles and possibly less rigorous maintenance routines. Listen to organizations that currently have electric vehicles out in the real world, what they are experiencing and what new trials will be released in 2020. #NothingWastedPodcast

How the Waste Industry Saved My Life Sep 21, 2020

Listen to Michael O’Connor, Owner of Premier Waste Services, has he shares his insights on the amazing opportunities within the waste industry, his own personal story of resiliency, the impact of COVID-19 on his business, the power of mentorship and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Talking Sustainability with thredUP Sep 07, 2020

Listen to Erin Wallace, VP of Integrated Marketing at thredUP – the world’s largest online consignment and thrift store, as she shares insights on responsible retail, the power of corporate partnerships, the impact of the pandemic on secondhand and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Combating Food Waste One Cup O’ Sugar at a Time Aug 31, 2020

Listen to Brook Sheehan, Co-Founder, Cup O’ Sugar, smart insights on the power of neighborhood connection in fighting food waste, the impact of COVID-19 on her work, the importance of partnerships and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Solving the Food Waste Problem with ReFED’s Coari Aug 24, 2020

Listen to Alex Coari, Director of Capital & Innovation, ReFED (and also one of Waste360’s 40 Under 40 winners for 2020!), share her smart insights on the power of catalytic capital, how to collaborate effectively, systemically solving the food-waste problem and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Technology: Successfully Using it as the True Differentiator Between OK and Good Business Aug 17, 2020

Now more than ever technology can level the playing field, by capturing data and providing tools to assess data to make better, faster more successful decisions. But how that is done and where to apply technology to maximize success is nearly as confusing as to what technology to use – back office, front line, dispatch and routing are just a few options.

Join this candid conversation with industry leaders who are bringing affordable, useable technology to bare in solid waste.

Sailing through Ocean Plastics, Recycling + Circularity Aug 10, 2020

Hear from Kristine Berg, Circular Economy Adviser at TOMRA and an Ambassador for eXXpedition, as she shares her smart insights on the role of the waste management industry in the circular economy, the importance of taking lessons from the sea back to the land and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Driving Innovation through Sustainability & Packaging Aug 03, 2020

Hear from Jeff Wooster, Global Sustainability Director at Dow, share his smart insights on creating sustainable changes across an entire system, the concept of a spherical economy, supporting waste collectors and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Crystal Ball Insights on the Economics of Waste & Recycling Jul 27, 2020

Listen Michael E. Hoffman, Managing Director and group head of diversified industrials, Stifel Financial Corp, share his smart insights on the effects of COVID-19 on the waste and recycling industry, the upcoming Waste360/Stifel Investor Summit and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Exploring Hunger, Waste & Covid’s Impact on the Food Chain Jul 20, 2020

Listen to Emily Broad Leib, Clinical Professor & Director, Food Law & Policy Clinic, Harvard Law School, share her keen insights on COVID’s impact on the food chain, hunger, waste, food banks and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Is Textile Recovery a Roadmap to Circularity? Jul 13, 2020

Listen as we chat with Marisa Adler, Senior Consultant at Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) and Lead Author of its new white paper on “Textile Recovery in the U.S.: A Roadmap to Circularity.” Marisa shares her smart insights on the current lack of useful data on textile waste, the white paper’s ambitious recommendations, the role of the fashion industry in circularity and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Sustainable Fashion Using Food Waste Jul 06, 2020

Hear from Isaac Nichelson, CEO & co-founder of Circular Systems, as he shares his smart insights on synergistic technology, the sustainable imperative in fashion, why we need to move beyond zero waste, textile waste and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Ocean Plastic Solutions from Cities, Brands & Waste Collectors Jun 29, 2020

Listen to Susan Ruffo, Executive Director of The Circulate Initiative, which aims to incubate, measure, and amplify inclusive solutions that stop plastic waste from flowing into the ocean, share her smart insights on the role of cities in solving the ocean plastic problem, reframing marine waste as a broader issue, the challenges and importance of data in tackling ocean waste and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

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Talking EREF & the Resilience of the Waste Industry Jun 22, 2020

Listen as we talk with Scott Dols, Founder & CEO of Big Truck Rental, as he shares his smart insights on the evolution of EREF, the resilience of the waste industry and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Behold... A Renewable Landfill for the Ages Jun 15, 2020

Listen to Emily Dyson, Director of Science Research & Development, BioHiTech Global, shares her insights on technology in waste management, being a good community neighbor, creating cleaner energy, the impact of COVID-19 on operations and much more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Recycling Electronics: Protecting Your Privacy During A Crisis & Beyond Jun 08, 2020

Listen to John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the electronic recycling industry to a crossroads of dual responsibility – keeping toxins out of landfills while responsibly and efficiently achieving data protection and/or destruction.

Turning Plastics into Sustainable Products & Lives Jun 01, 2020

Listen to Ian Rosenberger, founder & CEO of First Mile and Day Owl, share his thoughts about solving the plastics crisis in our lifetime, the role of waste and recycling and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Food Supply & Feeding the Hungry May 25, 2020

Hear from Dana Gunders, Executive Director at ReFED, Emily Broad Lieb, Clinical Professor of Law, Director, Food Law and Policy Clinic and Deputy Director at Harvard Law School, and Justin Block, Managing Director for Feeding America, discuss the short-term and potential long-term impacts that the food supply will have during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taking A Bite Out of What Food Waste Law Means May 18, 2020

Hear from Matt Karmel, an Environmental Attorney at Riker Danzig Environmental Law, as he shares his insights on New Jersey’s recently passed food-waste law, educating generators about shifting regulations, the impact of COVID-19 on food waste and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Exploring Fire Safety in Waste & Recycling Facilities May 11, 2020

Hear from Ryan Fogelman, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Fire Rover. He shares insights on preventing fires at waste facilities, how to be ready and responsive to fires in the smartest way possible, the current state of fire-related insurance and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Technology: The Key to Resiliency Amid COVID-19 May 04, 2020

Hear Matanya’s smart insights on how his team is finding new solutions to help facilities deal with challenges related to COVID-19, creating a growth-minded culture, how MRFs are pivoting and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Undressing the Conscious Closet with Elizabeth Cline Apr 27, 2020

Listen as we talk with Elizabeth Cline, author of Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion and THE CONSCIOUS CLOSET: The Revolutionary Guide to Looking Good While Doing Good, journalist, and expert on consumer culture, fast fashion and sustainability. Elizabeth shares smart insights on secondhand clothing markets, textile waste and recycling, the possible impacts of coronavirus on the fashion industry and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Happy Earth Day! Apr 22, 2020

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. To celebrate this milestone, Kristin Kinder, VP of Research and Waste Stream Sustainability at Wastequip, sat down with Earth Day co-founder Denis Hayes to discuss Earth Day then and now. It's a fascinating millennial versus boomer perspective. #NothingWastedPodcast

Overcoming the Plastics Crisis Takes Bold Action Apr 20, 2020

Listen as we talk with Dave Ford, Founder of SoulBuffalo and Co-Founder of Ocean Plastics Leadership Network. Dave discusses one of the Ocean Plastics Leadership Network’s new initiatives called “Zero Hero” and shares his smart insights on the power of partnerships and connectivity, achieving zero-waste footprints in coastal communities, the role of the waste and recycling industry, building out virtual collaboration tools, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

The Human Side of Waste Apr 13, 2020

Hear from Denise Patel, human-rights activist and U.S. Program Director, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), as she shares her smart insights on human rights and climate issues related COVID-19, what needs to change as a result of the lessons we’re learning right now, sustainability and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Meet Mr. Trash Wheel Apr 06, 2020

Meet the hero we all need right now, Mr. Trash Wheel. We talk with John Kellett and Adam Lindquist, the masterminds behind this googly-eyed hauler. Hear their smart insights on turning a “cocktail napkin idea” into reality, the power of simple design, and more.

Is Upcycled Food the Answer? Mar 30, 2020

Turner Wyatt, CEO, Upcycled Food Association and one of our 2020 40 Under 40 Winner, aims to eliminate food waste by increasing the size of the upcycled food economy. Hear Turner’s smart insights on consumer education, the forthcoming upcycled certification for food products, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Change Is Coming: Insights Into C&D Trends Mar 23, 2020

C&D is the fastest growing opportunity for landfill diversion, and this episode looks at what makes it more difficult than MSW recycling; what information is required to make it manageable; and the coming trends. #NothingWastedPodcast

Exploring COVID-19’s Economic Impact on Waste & Recycling Mar 16, 2020

Listen as we talk with Hamzah Mazari, Managing Director at Jefferies, about COVID-19’s short and potential long-term effects on the financial markets, how it affects waste and recycling, the importance of monitoring indicators like consumer spending, the evolving environmental impacts, and more. His timely insights are a must listen right now. #NothingWastedPodcast

Lessons from an E-waste Entrepreneur Mar 09, 2020

In this week's NothingWasted! podcast, we talk with John Shegerian, Executive Chairman & Co-founder, ERI. The company that has the capacity to process more than a billion pounds of electronic waste annually at its eight certified locations. Hear John’s smart insights on building a company from the ground up, changing with the times, zero waste, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Talking Safety, Cannabis & Public Sector Programs Mar 02, 2020

Josh Mann, Public Sector Solutions Manager, Waste Management and one of this year’s 40 Under 40 winners, has a safety-first mentality that informs all of his work from reducing organics contamination to working on cannabis waste programs. Hear as Josh shares his smart insights on corporate culture, customer shifts, working with municipalities, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Food Waste Is Fixable Feb 24, 2020

This week on the #NothingWastedPodcast, we chat with Ashley Stanley, Founder & Executive Director, Lovin’ Spoonfuls, the largest food rescue agency in New England, about the founding and growth of her organization, overcoming challenges in food waste, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Data Analytics & Measuring Success: Do They Go Hand in Hand? Feb 17, 2020

It’s no secret that waste and recycling has evolved significantly. Traditional recycling facilities have been joined by composters, e-waste processers, and anaerobic digesters, all of which have helped make it possible to extend the life of the objects we use every day. As today’s organizations are reaching for ever-loftier sustainability goals, the importance of data and analytics has naturally come to the forefront. But what are the best practices and some common pitfalls? #NothingWastedPodcast

Eyes Wide Open: Talking EREF, Rising Stars, Technology & More Feb 10, 2020

This week, we chat with Ron McCracken, Director Emeritus, Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF). We spoke with Ron about EREF’s impressive mission, the industry’s rising stars, technology, how far the industry has come over the past decades and more! #NothingWastedPodcast

The Language of Waste, Why Food Matters & More Feb 03, 2020

Listen as we chat with Darby Hoover, Senior Resource Specialist, Food & Agriculture, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), as she shares the importance of language when talking about waste; the roles of consumers, governments, and producers; the future of packaging, and more! #NothingWastedPodcast

Muni Roundtable: Municipal Recycling Issues Jan 27, 2020

In the latest episode of NothingWasted!, you will hear a dynamic session from WasteExpo: “Muni Roundtable: Municipal Recycling Issues.” The discussion features: Mark Bowers, Solid Waste Programs Division Manager, Department of Public Works, City of Sunnyvale, CA; Michael McCoy, Executive Director Metro Waste Authority, IA; and Waneta Trabert, Director, Sustainable Materials Management Division, Department of Public Works, City of Newton, MA. #NothingWastedPodcast

The Transformation of the Waste and Recycling Industry Jan 20, 2020

Listen as we chat with Tara Hemmer, SVP of Field Operations, Waste Management. Waste Management is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management in North America, providing services that range from collection and disposal to recycling and renewable energy generation. Hemmer about the financial benefits of environmentally-minded decisions, the plastic challenge, the future of the industry and more! #NothingWastedPodcast

Thinking Outside the (Reused) Box Jan 13, 2020

Listen as we chat with Marty Metro, Founder & CEO, Used Cardboard Boxes, Inc. (UCB). UCB takes an innovative approach to providing low-cost, earth-friendly moving boxes, “rescuing” truckloads of quality used boxes from large companies that might otherwise recycle them or simply throw them away. #NothingWastedPodcast

Roundup of Top Podcast Guest Highlights Jan 06, 2020

Listen to our top 2019 podcast guests who share a wealth of insights and advice. You’ll hear sage words and lessons learned from these brilliant minds and savvy leaders, as well as advice for the future. #NothingWastedPodcast

The Latest Trends on Hard to Recycle Items Dec 16, 2019

Listen to People’s Choice Session from WasteExpo about “The Latest Trends on Hard to Recycle Items.” The discussion features: Walter Alcorn, Vice President of Environmental Affairs and Industry Sustainability, Consumer Technology Association; Brett Stevens, Global VP of Material Sales & Procurement, Terracycle; and Kelly Cramer, Lead of How2Recycling & Director, Program Management, Sustainable Packaging Coalition. #NothingWastedPodcast

Advice Mashup: Top Tips from 2019 Dec 09, 2019

We’ve compiled a mash-up that brings you a wealth of advice from some of our top guests over the past months. You’ll hear sage words and lessons learned from these brilliant minds and savvy leaders, as well as what they think is next on the horizon. It’s great listening for industry newcomers and old pros alike. #NothingWastedPodcast

Talking Trash to Cash Dec 02, 2019

Hear Bill White, Market President, Commerce Bank & Co-Owner, Estes Waste Solutions, share his smart insights on M&A in the waste & recycling industry, finding the right banking partners, advice for small and mid-size businesses, and more! #NothingWastedPodcast

Industry Visionaries Discuss Solutions To Food Waste & Wasted Food Nov 25, 2019

In honor of Thanksgiving week, our latest episode ofNothingWasted! brings you a dynamic session from WasteExpo: “Industry Visionaries Discuss Solutions to Food Waste & Wasted Food.”

The Art of the (Waste) Deal Nov 18, 2019

Listen to Jeff Kendall, Managing Director, Laurel Mountain Partners share his unique insights on evaluating and acquiring waste companies, dealing with NIMBY pushback, the importance of safety, and more! #NothingWastedPodcast

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What's Next in the World of Waste, Recycling & Organics? Nov 11, 2019

Listen to this brilliant mash up of advice from some of our top podcast guests. They'll tell you what they're paying attention to, where they think the waste, recycling and organics industry is headed, and why you should care. It's 25 quick minutes of priceless knowledge. #NothingWastedPodcast

Navigating Technology in Waste & Recycling Nov 04, 2019

In today’s climate, agility is critical for companies to stay competitive - you must be able to use technology to make real-time decisions and operate your business efficiently. Software, hardware, smart sensors, mobile devices - how do you navigate the technology that is best for your operation? Listen to this session from WasteExpo to learn the steps you can take to not only implement the right technology, but also how to utilize it to make your operations more efficient. #NothingWastedPodcast

Shifting Markets Using Ocean-bound Plastics Oct 28, 2019

We sit down with Ellen Jackowski, Global Head of Sustainability, Strategy, and Innovation at HP, who recently helped launch its Elite Dragonfly, the world’s first notebook made with ocean-bound plastic. Ellen shares her smart insights on building recycling infrastructure, using ocean-bound plastics, creating innovative new materials and markets, and more! #NothingWastedPodcast

Saving the Oceans with Lonely Whale’s Dune Ives Oct 21, 2019

Listen to Dune Ives, Executive Director, Lonely Whale as she shares her smart insights on the role of corporations in making meaningful environmental shifts, recycled vs. virgin plastic pricing disconnects, human behavior, and more! #NothingWastedPodcast

Artificial Intelligence & The War on Contamination Oct 14, 2019

Listen to this popular panel from WasteExpo as Jason Gates, CEO, Compology; Jason Rose, Area Vice-President Pacific Northwest, British Columbia & Alaska, Waste Management; and Pat Carroll, President & CEO, Environmental Solutions Group, examine modern technologies that are helping to stop contamination at the source - improving hauler profitability and driving toward business and municipal zero waste goals. #NothingWastedPodcast

Putting the “Partner” in The Recycling Partnership Oct 07, 2019

We chat with Keefe Harrison, CEO of The Recycling Partnership, a company which is leading a national force for improving recycling, which puts private dollars to work in communities. Listen to Keefe’s smart insights on human capital, forging winning partnerships, building ready-to-go resources, and more! #NothingWastedPodcast

NothingWasted! Podcast Trailer Oct 01, 2019

Waste360 chats with the rockstars of the waste, recycling and organics industry. Get a glimpse on the latest news and insights and the people behind this amazing industry. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes listen on how we pull off a successful WasteExpo every year. Trust us, it won't be a waste of your time.

Smarter Single-Use Options Do Exist Sep 30, 2019

Hear from Jane Prior, CMO of AMI, one of the largest beverage companies in the world with brands including Vita Coco and Runa. She was recently recognized on Forbes’ “CMO Next” list and launched Ever & Ever, an aluminum-canned water alternative to plastic. In this episode, you’ll learn about sustainable packaging, the plastics challenge, how brands can (and should!) have a social impact, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Breaking down PFAS with Anne Germain Sep 23, 2019

PFAS is everywhere. (literally and figuratively) Get a good overview from Anne Germain, VP of Technical and Regulatory Affairs from the NWRA. Hear what's being done to address the issue at the national and regional level, how the industry is responding, its impact on landfills, and more! This is one timely discussion you don't want to miss. #NothingWastedPodcast

New Data - Who Dis? What Data Collection Can Do for You Sep 16, 2019

How can you plan where you want to go, if you don’t know where you are? Data collection is crucial for establishing successful waste & recycling programs, especially in today’s volatile market. It’s necessary to measure and understand what and how much waste is being generated and discarded, and why. On top of that, the variances in reporting makes comparisons and benchmarking difficult, with each program having their own system, definitions, and reporting requirements. In this session from WasteExpo, you will hear examples of how industry leaders are working towards reporting consistency to take on data measurement, and how businesses can use data to identify and reduce their waste and costs to work towards closing the loop on zero waste. #NothingWastedPodcast

A Fresh Take: How Rising Leaders See the Waste Industry's Future Sep 09, 2019

In a session for WasteExpo, a panel of young professionals, who are all 40 Under 40 winners, shared their perspective on the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the waste industry, how their professional motivations differ from other generations, and what they look for when it comes to leadership. #NothingWastedPodcast

How to Achieve & Maintain Operational Efficiency Sep 02, 2019

Listen to this session from WasteExpo's Hauler Roundtable as haulers discuss real-world insights into achieving and maintaining operational efficiency, best practices, implementing and utilizing the latest technology, managing employees, current challenges, what's coming on the horizon and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

How Servant Leadership Builds A Business Aug 26, 2019

Mike Schwalbach, President of Sierra Container, who has 30+ years of industry experience and is self-proclaimed “world champion” of an unlikely game shares his insights on his desire to continuously build a people-driven company, how he supports a positive culture, technology’s role in the waste, recycling, and organics industry, and so much more! #NothingWastedPodcast

CFO Insights: A Look at the Waste & Recycling Industry Aug 19, 2019

Hear from this outstanding line-up of speakers straight from WasteExpo. Learn about the role of the finance function in waste management, dealing with natural disasters, changing safety standards, and much more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Digging into Landfills 101 Aug 12, 2019

Let's dig into landfills 101 with Steve Menoff, Senior Vice President at Civil & Environmental Consultants, takes his 35 years of landfill experiences & shares his insights all things landfills, including Subtitle D, the environmental track record of today’s landfills, innovation in the space, smart insights on leachate, PFAS, safety considerations and regulations, and more! #NothingWastedPodcast

Post China & The Current Status of Recycling Aug 05, 2019

Listen to one of our most popular WasteExpo sessions, “Post China & The Current Status of Recycling”, moderated by Ben Harvey, President, EL Harvey & Sons with Katie Sandoe, Chief Commercial Officer, Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA); Bryon Luo,CEO, WinFibre US; and Cheryl Coleman, Division Director, RCSD at USEPA. Learn about living in our new recycling reality, changing standards, new markets, the economics of recycling and more. Candid and timely insights await you. #NothingWastedPodcast

Waste Is A Family Affair with Sean Jennings, President of Waste Pro Jul 29, 2019

Sean Jennings, President of Waste Pro, insights on creating a values-driven environment, labor challenges, what it’s like to be a “millennial” in this business, and more! #NothingWastedPodcast

Pioneering Food Waste Recycling with John Hanselman, CEO of Vanguard Renewables Jul 22, 2019

Listen as John Hanselman, CEO of Vanguard Renewables, digs into how being a destination for organics helps solve the ongoing food waste challenge. Hear how to successfully turn that "waste" into high value renewable energy for farmers, haulers and waste generators. John shares his insights on farm-based anaerobic digestion and how waste generators like Whole Foods and Gillette Stadium are mining their own food waste. #NothingWastedPodcast

CEO Spotlight: A Candid Conversation with Bill Caesar, CEO, WCA Waste Corporation Jul 15, 2019

From the CIA to a CEO at WCA Waste Corporation, Bill Caesar candidly shares his thoughts on leadership, safety, recycling, building a team and more. Hear this popular session from WasteExpo and see how Bill puts a human touch on managing a team. Enjoy his chat with Darryl Smith of the NWRA and a bonus Q&A at the end! #NothingWastedPodcast

A Public & Private View of Packaging, Plastics, Landfills, and the Global Landscape with Anne Germain Jul 08, 2019

Anne Germain, VP, Technical & Regulatory Affairs, National Waste & Recycling Association, has seen the waste and recycling industry transform over the last 25 years. We talked with Anne about the new reality of recycling, PFAS, packaging, customer education, plastic exports, and more! (oh and why she gave up her car!) #NothingWastedPodcast

A City’s Perspective of Waste & Recycling with Tori Carle Jul 01, 2019

Meet Tori Carle, Waste Reduction Supervisor for the City of Greensboro. From initially thinking waste is gross to now living and breathing recycling, Tori's passion and public sector perspective are priceless. She's making enormous strides when it comes to helping her community recycle. Listen to see how technology plays a critical role in education and reducing contamination, the challenges of the public sector, and so much more. #NothingWastedPodcast

How Optimism Mixed with Waste & Recycling Makes A Storied Career with Susan Robinson of Waste Management Jun 24, 2019

A 30-year career, an open mind, and an optimistic (yet pragmatic) viewpoint have made Susan Robinson, Senior Director of Sustainability at Waste Management, one of the most influential people in waste and recycling. Listen as she shares her invaluable insights on technology, diversity, environmental impacts, recycling, why we should have an optimistic outlook on the future, and so much more! #NothingWastedPodcast

An Environmentalist’s View of Sustainability, the Waste Stream and more with Kristin Kinder Jun 17, 2019

Meet Kristin Kinder, VP of Research and Waste Stream Sustainability at Wastequip. She's an environmentalist whose passion for sustainability started to bloom in Kindergarten. But, it wasn’t until she lived in Germany that she embraced their culture around consumption. We sit down with Kristin to discuss her deep insights on collaboration, sustainability, the future of the waste stream, advice to young professionals and so much more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Staying Compliant in an Evolving Waste Industry with Wade Scheel Jun 10, 2019

When it comes to regulations in hazardous waste management, Wade Scheel, Director of Governmental Affairs for Stericycle, has 30 years worth of experience to share with you. We sit down with Wade to discuss EPA's new management standards, the opioid crisis, EPR responsibility of sharps, where you can learn about staying compliant, what regulations are on the horizon, and more! #NothingWastedPodcast

Recycling Is Not Child's Play - or Is It? Insights from Ryan's Recycling Jun 03, 2019

At only 9 years old, Ryan Hickman has big dreams of saving the planet (and feeding those California sea lions) one bottle and can at a time. We talked to Ryan about how $5 from his first trip to a recycling facility turned into a huge passion, how his family helps with Ryan's Recycling, his successful beach cleanups, and how this helps him master math and geography. Oh and how he met Ellen DeGeneres and took over Lebron James' Instagram story. (true story!) Get ready to be inspired by this young entrepreneur. #NothingWastedPodcast

Being A Good Corporate Citizen in A Sustainable World with Anne Bahr Thompson, author May 27, 2019

Anne Bahr Thompson, author of Do Good: Embracing Brand Citizenship to Fuel Both Purpose and Profit, has been motivating business leaders to use their brands as a force for change. She shares her insights on how research proves that doing "good" boosts more than just your bottom line, the importance of sincerity, what companies are good brand citizens, the CEO’s role in brand citizenship, what individuals can do to be more sustainable, why caring for your employees is priority one, and more! #NothingWastedPodcast

Saving the Planet One Lug at a Time with Josh Cohen May 20, 2019

Starting at the age of 21 with his mom's SUV and a great idea, Josh Cohen, founder & CEO of JunkLuggers & Remix Market, has a big hairy audacious goal of keeping 100% of items they haul away out of landfills by 2025. We talked about how technology has altered how he runs his business, why connecting with the customer on a personal level is critical, what franchising success looks like, and why company culture and passion win. Listen to this great conversation with a young entrepreneur who is helping the planet one lug at a time. #NothingWastedPodcast

A Global Perspective On All Things Waste & Recycling with author Adam Minter May 12, 2019

From scrapyard kid to acclaimed author, Adam Minter, author of Junkyard Planet and journalist at Bloomberg, has much to share. Listen as we talk about the many challenges of global recycling, waste trends, e-waste, his new book Secondhand, the packaging crisis in China, and much more. It's a jam-packed episode you won't want to miss! #NothingWastedPodcast

Pedaling Her Way to Composting and Recycling Success with Sarah Womer May 06, 2019

Sarah saw a recycling problem in her hometown, which propelled her to take action, turning her biggest passion into a grassroots recycling business "Zero to Go”. Waste360 chats with Sarah about how she navigated through the industry, how she diverted 60 tons of waste from landfills, how she inspired others in her community, thoughts on marine debris, how she's helping a brewery recycle and more! #NothingWastedPodcast

How Passion + Service Fuels Organic Growth for Kevin Atkinson of Texas Pride Disposal Apr 29, 2019

What do you get when you mix equal amounts passion and service? Tremendous organic growth in the waste and recycling industry. Listen to our chat with Kevin Atkinson, Founder & CEO of Texas Pride Disposal, as he shares how he went from two trucks to thousands of customers. Hear how he paved his way into the industry, how Texas Pride Disposal helped Houston bounce back after the devasting Hurricane Harvey, and what he sees in the future of waste & recycling. His valuable tips on growing organically are priceless to haulers and businesses of all types. #NothingWastedPodcast

Data, IoT & the War on Contamination with Jason Gates Apr 22, 2019

Jason Gates was destined to be in the world of waste and recycling. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Compology, his company brings efficiency to waste and recycling services through accurate, timely dumpster data collection. We sit down with Jason to discuss how he started his career, where sneakers played a role in Compology's origin story (true story!), where he sees the industry in the future, what tips he has for young professionals and so much more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Robots & Recycling: A Dynamic Duo with Matanya Horowitz of AMP Robotics Apr 12, 2019

Matanya Horowitz’s love for robotics started on Saturday mornings watching The Jetsons. Now, he takes his passion for robotics and technology to improve recycling. Waste360 NothingWasted! sits down with Matanya to discuss how technology is moving at warp speed, the economics of recycling, the robot tax, and how he turned AMP Robotics into a thriving company while having fun along the way. Enjoy this one, we certainly did! #NothingWastedPodcast

Lessons from a Career in Waste & Recycling with Michele Nestor Mar 18, 2019

A career in waste and recycling, what could be better? Waste360 NothingWasted! sits down with Michele Nestor, President of Nestor Resources, to discuss how the industry has changed in the last 20+ years. Hear her smart insights on single-use plastics, e-waste, food waste, recycling and much more! #NothingWastedPodcast

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