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

A Look Inside the U.S. Plastic Pact

Mar 20th, 2023 49m 28s

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 conn

A View From Above: Using Satellites and Drones to Monitor Emissions

Mar 13th, 2023 54m 47s

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

60-minute Snapshot: Safety

Mar 6th, 2023 51m 46s

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 wi

Urban Landfills and the Circular Economy

Feb 27th, 2023 49m 18s

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; specificall

The Technology Fueling Recycled Waste Traceability

Feb 20th, 2023 25m 42s

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 ch

The Package Deal: Innovations and the Latest Thinking in Sustainable Packaging

Feb 13th, 2023 46m 4s

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

Sustainable Collaboration Across the Public/Private Sector -- Common Goals & Aspirations

Jan 30th, 2023 42m 39s

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

Do the Thing: Sage Advice for Entrepreneurs in Waste & Recycling and Beyond

Jan 23rd, 2023 43m 16s

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, an

How Collaboration Advances AI, Robotics & Technology

Jan 16th, 2023 31m 36s

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,

Fueling Your Fleet Now and Into the Future

Jan 9th, 2023 1h 8m

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

Words of Wisdom from Our Top 9 Podcast Guests of 2022

Dec 19th, 2022 11m

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 sho

Diving into Water Quality Efforts in LA

Dec 12th, 2022 33m 41s

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 trea

Understanding PFAS and Its Complexities (Part 2)

Dec 5th, 2022 1h 2m

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 Cald

Understanding PFAS and Its Complexities

Nov 28th, 2022 53m 3s

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

Building Good Business with an Eye Toward Our Sustainable Future

Nov 14th, 2022 1h 3m

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 f

Let's Talk Composting & Compostable Packaging

Nov 7th, 2022 18m 13s

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

When Science + Sustainability + Climate Change = A Fulfilling Career

Oct 31st, 2022 26m 51s

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 contamin

Waste Conversion Technologies—Fantasy or Reality?

Oct 24th, 2022 1h 14m

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 mate

Mobile Apps: The Waste and Recycling Industry at Your Fingertips

Oct 17th, 2022 51m 32s

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 man

Multifamily Recycling: Ordinances, Pilot Projects, Challenges and Opportunities

Oct 10th, 2022 1h 17m

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 manda

Using Data & Technology to Solve the Wasted Food Crisis

Oct 3rd, 2022 33m 48s

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 reduc

Government’s Role in Funding Recycling Infrastructure

Sep 26th, 2022 1h 7m

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 aggressi

Climate Change Warriors Unite at Vanguard Renewables

Sep 19th, 2022 22m 14s

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 e

Saving the Shorelines & Recycling with Glass Half Full

Sep 12th, 2022 29m 12s

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 entreprene