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. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star review on Apple P…

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…

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. (Mode…

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, effecti…

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 incr…

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 …

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…

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 …

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". If …

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-wid…

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…

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. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with us! Instagram: @WasteExpo Twitter: …

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. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts! Conn…

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…

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 b…

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,…

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 q…

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 I…

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 o…

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…

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 i…

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. If you are a fan of the show, be …

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 …

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. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star review on Apple Podca…

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 If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star revie…

Listen as Charlotte Dreizen covers 15 recycling related tweets that she has received on Twitter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chardreizen! If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with us! Instagram: @WasteExpo Twitter: @Waste360 & @Waste_Expo Facebook: @Waste360's WasteExpo TikTok: @WasteExp…

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. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star review on…

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. If you are a fan o…

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 m…

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 …

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, a…

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 acqui…

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…

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 …

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 cul…

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! If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave …

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…

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 Partne…

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

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.…

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 talk…

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.

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 ever…

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 C…

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 co…

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 o…

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 throu…

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. Like this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and hit subscribe, so you never miss …

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 Like this episode? Make sure to leave it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐…

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 packagi…