196. Toxic Sludge to High End Paints: The Art of Transformation with John Sabraw

Conspiracy of Goodness Podcast

John Sabraw is an artist whose work has captured the interest of TIME Magazine. Together with Dr. Guy Feefle, he is transforming toxic mining waste into beautiful paint pigments, showing us how we can heal the environment through creativity and community—and how teamwork makes problem-solving not just effective, but amazingly fun. Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

04:32 – Historical Context of Ohio’s Pollution Problem

12:00 - The Project’s Origins

17:02 - Discovering Pollution and Creating Pigments

25:54 – Break

29:13 – Managing Patience and Group Collaboration

33:44 – The Importance of a Diverse Skill Set in Collaboration

40:19 – Creating a 3D Printed Sculpture Garden

45:18 – Collaboration and Its Potential

51:08 – The Fun and Adventure in Solving Large-Scale Problems

55:00 – Final Reflections on the Importance of Perspective

58:12 – Closing