Get Better At Garbage

By RecycleSmart

We talk tech, innovation and how the waste/recycling industry is getting better at garbage to reduce waste sent to landfill. Join us for weekly industry expert interviews and the roundup of the latest... more

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How many episodes does Get Better At Garbage have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

Get Better At Garbage episodes:

July 03, 2022 Episode 48: Friendlier makes it easy for your restaurant to be more eco-friendly, with a comprehensive, hands-off reusable packaging solution.
In Episode 48 of the Get Better at Garbage Podcast we catch up with Jacquie Hutchings, Co-Founder of Friendlier, a sustainable packaging solution working to transition the world from single-use to reuse! Jacquie talks about how restaurants are becoming friendlier to a sustainable alternative for food packaging.
Social Media
Friendlier (@be.friendlier) • Instagram photos and videos
Friendlier (@be_friendlier) / Twitter
Friendlier | Facebook
Friendlier: Overview | LinkedIn
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26min
June 26, 2022 Episode 47: Bin Breeze is the world's first all-natural and non-toxic indoor composting powder!
In episode 47 of the Get Better At Garbage podcast we introduce Taylor McCarten, Co-Founder and CEO of Bin Breeze. Bin Breeze was founded to help you get better at compost and combat the yearly invasion of fruit flies! Bin Breeze is the world's first all-natural, non-toxic indoor composting powder that is created from waste wood that would otherwise be burned or landfilled.

Listen to this episode to get the down-low on keeping your compost bins breezy this summer! http://recycle-smart.com/podcast/

Bin Breeze
BinBreeze: Overview | LinkedIn
BinBreeze (@binbreeze) • Instagram photos and videos
BinBreeze (@bin_breeze)
Twitter BinBreeze | Facebook
Contact Taylor Here: [email protected]

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30min
May 08, 2022 Episode 46: Dairy Distillery is a state-of-the-art micro distillery that transforms unused milk sugar into an incredibly smooth vodka, called Vodkow.
Introducing Vodkow, an incredibly smooth vodka milked from cows.....just kidding! On episode 46 we are joined by Omid McDonald, Founder of Dairy Distillery to learn about how a milk processing by-product can be upcycled into premium vodka to create a sustainable and delicious beverage.
Dairy Distillery
Dairy Distillery (@dairydistillery) • Instagram photos and videos
Dairy Distillery | Facebook
Dairy Distillery (@DairyDistillery) / Twitter
Dairy Distillery -The Spirit of Dairy : Overview | LinkedIn

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24min
April 22, 2022 Episode 45: TAGPods, a zero waste, tech enabled bulk dispensing solution for the grocery marketplace!
We're talking to The Aggressive Good, a company focused on sustainable innovation in the grocery bulk dispensing arena. Chris F. CTO and Geoff M. CCO joined us to spread the word about the launch of their latest product, TAGPods. On this episode, we'll discuss how TAGPods are bringing tech to the age-old area of bulk dispensing for a more sustainable shopping experience.

For listeners in the Vancouver area that want to learn more about TAGPods, swing by the Vancouver Convention Centre this weekend where TAGPods will be showcased at the CHFA West 2022 tradeshow in booth 1715!

The Aggressive Good Website: The Aggressive Good
LinkedIn: The Aggressive Good | LinkedIn
Instagram: TAG - The Aggressive Good (@theaggressivegood)

For more updates follow us on social media at:
LinkedIn: RecycleSmart™ | LinkedIn
Twitter: RecycleSmart (@wastewatchers) / Twitter
Facebook: RecycleSmart | Facebook
Instagram: RecycleSmart (@recyclesmart)

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27min
April 17, 2022 Episode 44: Helping landowners and businesses make smart decisions that lead to environmental and economic sustainability through our expertise in biomimicry, biophilia, and ecological engineering.
How was Velcro invented? Did you know beavers inspired the evolutional design of a wetsuit? What exactly is biomimicry? In episode 44 on the GBAG podcast, we interview Jamie Miller, PhD - President of Biomimicry Frontiers who explains how using natural design principles can help society be both environmentally and economically sustainable.

Links:
Biomimicry Commons
Linkedin: Biomimicry Frontiers
Instagram: biomimicryfrontiers
Facebook: @biomimicryfrontiers

For more updates follow us on social media at:
LinkedIn: RecycleSmart™ | LinkedIn
Twitter: RecycleSmart (@wastewatchers) / Twitter
Facebook: RecycleSmart | Facebook
Instagram: RecycleSmart (@recyclesmart)

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19min
March 06, 2022 Episode 43: Helping coffee drinkers with the right solution to make the planet cleaner and more sustainable for a plant-positive coffee experience, one cup at a time!
In our first official episode of 2022, we are joined by Jen Henry, Founder and CEO of Perk Eco, a BC-based start-up that specializes in providing coffee shops with an innovative solution to recycle that pesky plastic or wax-lined coffee cups. Coffee cups are hard to recycle and they often end up being landfilled or incinerated. Listen to episode 43 to learn more!

Follow us on our socials to stay up to date on all things sustainable!
Perk Eco:
Perk Eco (@PerkEco) / Twitter
Perk Eco | Facebook
Perk Eco Inc.: Overview | LinkedIn
We recycle coffee shop waste (@perk_eco) • Instagram

RecycleSmart: Smart Waste Management & Recycling Solutions for Canadian Companies (recycle-smart.com)
RecycleSmart (@wastewatchers) / Twitter
RecycleSmart | Facebook
RecycleSmart (@recyclesmart) • Instagram
RecycleSmart: My Company | LinkedIn
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35min
February 23, 2022 Episode 42: A green sense of purpose launches RecycleSmart the top of the list as a BC Top Employer!
It's official, RecycleSmart is a BC Top Employer! We called up our own stars to the mic to talk about what it takes to bring home a BC Top Employer accolade. Courtney and Tegan spill the beans on the benefits of being a RecycleSmart team member aka Smartian, as well as discussing how Tegan developed leadership experience which helped shape her department!

Visit our Socials to stay updated on our content!
Instagram RecycleSmart (@recyclesmart)
LinkedIn RecycleSmart | LinkedIn
Twitter (@wastewatchers)
Facebook RecycleSmart Solutions
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20min
December 28, 2021 Episode 41: Leveraging iSmart technology to maintain the health of compactor equipment, ensuring productive and efficient operations!
For our last episode of the 2021 year on the Get Better at Garbage podcast, we are joined by Danny Mauti, CEO of Metro Group and Metro Compactor Service. In this episode, we talk tech with Danny as we dive into how Metro Compactor has developed proprietary iSmart Technology that remotely monitors the fill level and performance of compactors across North America.

Website: Metro Compactor Service - Your one stop shop for waste and recycling equipment
LinkedIn: Metro Compactor Service Inc
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23min
November 29, 2021 Episode 40: Eliminating the need for plastic, this packaging as a service platform is now offered at some of your favourite restaurants.
In episode 40, on the Get Better at Garbage podcast, we got to connect with Anastasia Kiku and Jason Hawkins from Reusables! A Vancouver-based start-up designed to reduce our reliance on takeout container plastics. This "Packaging as a Service" platform will innovate and reduce the barriers for consumers to opt for reusable containers from their favourite restaurants. Learn more about how Anastasia and Jason created Reusables and how they plan to scale up and bring this sustainable option to restaurants near you!

Reusables - https://reusables.com/
LinkedIn - Reusables.com: LinkedIn
Instagram - reusables_takeout - Reusables.com (@reusables_takeout) • Instagram
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28min
October 31, 2021 Episode 39: Power your business for a waste free future with zero-waste refill stations!
On the latest episode of the Get Better At Garbage podcast we speak with Andy Chou, CEO of Soapstand and Drinkfill. Andy's company has developed an innovative method for retail and residential locations to bring the power of zero-waste refill stations to customers and residents. Andy talks about how COVID 19 created a pivot from refilling reusable drink containers back to the roots of the company which developed a high tech soap refill system that reduces waste and increases convenience.

Soapstand: www.soapstand.com
IG: Soapstand (@soapstandco)
LinkedIn: Soapstand: Overview | LinkedIn
Twitter: Soapstand (@Soapstand)

Drinkfill: Drinkfill | Zero-Waste Beverage Refill Station
IG: Drinkfill (@drinkfillco)
LinkedIn: Drinkfill: About | LinkedIn

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31min

FAQs about Get Better At Garbage:

How many episodes does Get Better At Garbage have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.