What if the most powerful cleaner didn’t come from a bottle of chemicals — but from water, oxygen, and electricity?

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Michael K. Webb, Strategic Partner at CleanCore Solutions, a sustainability company based in Omaha, Nebraska that’s revolutionizing cleaning with patented aqueous ozone technology.

Their system creates a non-toxic, on-demand cleaning solution that’s already being adopted by industries like childcare, pet care, hospitality, and large-scale service contractors — delivering up to 25–30% cost savings, faster cleaning times, and safer environments for people and animals.

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Whether you’re in sustainability, operations, product innovation, or simply curious about non-toxic living — this episode delivers a powerful look at how clean tech is scaling behind the scenes.

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Chris Gray, CEO of EcoSmart Solution, to talk about how simplicity, scalability, and strategy are driving the next generation of sustainable real estate.

Chris shares how his background—from HVAC technician to PhD in sustainability—led him to merge engineering, construction, and financing expertise into one powerful mission: making energy efficiency accessible and affordable for all.

They discuss the challenges of scaling sustainability, the financial realities shaping the market, and how turnkey geothermal and retrofit systems are changing the game for developers and property owners alike.

Whether you’re in real estate, energy, or just passionate about practical sustainability, this episode is packed with insights on how to make the green transition actually work.

🎧 Listen now and discover how EcoSmart is building the future—one efficient property at a time.

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Dave Wells, VP at NLINE Energy, to explore how micro steam turbines are transforming wasted pressure into renewable electricity — without burning additional fuel.

With 30 years in the energy industry and a track record in successful startups like EnerNOC, Dave explains how NLINE is scaling a technology that can generate up to 2 million+ kWh per year per unit by simply bypassing existing pressure reduction valves in high-pressure steam systems.

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If you’re working in industrial sustainability, energy efficiency, or decarbonization strategy — this one’s a must-listen.

How do companies — from two-person startups to global giants — navigate the chaos of sustainability, regulatory shifts, and volatile energy markets?

In this episode, Eco-Engineers President Brad Pleima breaks down how his firm helps organizations understand the carbon markets, calculate lifecycle emissions, monetize sustainability through credits, and move from uncertainty to opportunity.

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If you’re building, investing in, or advising within the clean energy transition, this conversation offers clarity, strategy, and encouragement for the long haul.

🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of sustainable innovation.

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Brian Riordan, CEO and Co-Founder of Avalanche Fusion, a Washington-based company pioneering compact fusion energy.

Brian shares how his unconventional background in ocean engineering and team-building led him to tackle one of the toughest challenges in energy: harnessing the power of the stars here on Earth.

Together, they unpack the difference between fission and fusion, explore how Avalanche’s small-scale approach could revolutionize industries from shipping to defense, and discuss what it takes to innovate at the edge of science with optimism, grit, and a good sense of humor.

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What if waste was the starting point for innovation?

Connor shares his journey from growing up with sustainability in his DNA to building tools like the Rubbish Portal, a waste and carbon accountancy software now used across Europe. Together, they explore the nuance behind “good” and “bad” materials, why top-down change is just as vital as personal responsibility, and how imperfect environmentalism can still create perfect momentum.

🎧 Tune in for fresh ideas on sustainability communication, system-level innovation, and practical paths toward a cleaner future.

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Brad Stutzman, founder and CEO of O3 Energy, to discuss the evolution of the solar industry and what it takes to scale renewable energy projects. Brad shares how O3 Energy went from financing “scratch and dent” solar projects to becoming a leader in commercial and industrial solar development.

The conversation covers:

The evolution of solar financing and project development

Resilience and the role of microgrids in Texas and nationwide

How AI and data centers are reshaping energy demand

Why misinformation is one of the industry’s biggest challenges

Whether you’re an energy professional, entrepreneur, or just curious about the clean energy transition, this episode offers valuable insights into the realities — and opportunities — of scaling solar.

How can the ocean help us fight climate change? In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar speaks with Dr. Will from Planetary Technologies, a company pioneering ocean alkalinity enhancement. From his transition from academia to startup science, to Planetary’s milestone of delivering its first carbon removal credits, Will explains how this scalable solution could safely remove billions of tons of CO2 while reducing ocean acidification. A must-listen for anyone curious about carbon credits, ocean-based solutions, and the future of climate innovation.

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n this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Derrick Emsley, co-founder and CEO of Tentree and Veritree. Derrick shares his journey from launching his first carbon-offsetting project at age 15 to building Tentree, a global apparel brand planting over 100 million trees, and spinning out Veritree, a climate tech company ensuring transparency in global reforestation.

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Tune in to learn how impact-driven innovation can transform both the planet and the bottom line.

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Joley Michaelson, founder and CEO of The Sun Company. From her early career in healthcare to leading national sales at Tesla and SolarCity, Joley's path to renewable energy has always been driven by values and vision.

She shares why she left Tesla to launch The Sun Company, how her team is pioneering long-duration, non-lithium energy storage, and why she believes business should prioritize people and connectedness over short-term profit.

We also dive into:

The flaws in today’s energy transition models

What makes The Sun Company’s approach unique

How trust, education, and community are key to solving the climate crisis

The future of decentralized, intelligent power systems

If you’re curious about the future of clean energy and how values-driven leadership can reshape industries, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.