In this episode of Green Disruptors, we sit down with Robert, Sales Director and worker-owner at Rust Belt Riders, a Cleveland-based composting co-op transforming food waste into a force for good. Learn how they’re diverting tons of organic waste from landfills, supporting regenerative farming, and creating dignified green jobs—all while modeling a community-owned business structure. From hauling food scraps by bike to serving 4,000+ households and 300+ businesses, this is a deep dive into local climate action at scale.

How do you scale a clean energy platform that works behind the scenes of everyday businesses — from supermarkets to water pumping stations?

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with James Muraca, CTO of N-Response, to talk about how their cloud-based automation software is reshaping energy demand management across 30,000+ commercial sites in the U.S.

We explore:

What a virtual power plant really is — and what makes it “virtual”

How demand response works in real time to prevent grid failures and blackouts

The overlooked middle tier of energy users (like your local hardware store)

Why building trust with customers is key to success in a regulated space

The fine balance between process, autonomy, and innovation at scale

Whether you’re in energy, tech, or just curious about scalable sustainability, this episode is packed with real-world insight.

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar speaks with Pavel Hejsek, CEO of BC Biocarbon, a Canadian cleantech startup turning wood residuals into Blackberry Biochar — a soil amendment that both boosts plant health and traps carbon from the atmosphere. Pavel shares what makes their biochar unique, why scaling sustainable solutions isn’t just about the tech, and how customer-focused innovation can transform a product from niche to necessary. Whether you’re a climate tech enthusiast, investor, or just curious about greener growing solutions, this episode is packed with insights.

Nearly half the food we grow is wasted—but not if Jessica Regan has anything to say about it. In this episode, host Megan Kjar sits down with the founder and CEO of FoodMesh, a Vancouver-based company that’s building a digital marketplace for surplus food.

Jessica shares how her team is now saving over a million meals a month, how the company’s data and logistics platform is helping retailers, farmers, and charities rethink food disposal, and how she's building resilient systems that scale across communities. If you’ve ever wondered where your grocery store’s “unsellable” food ends up—this is the episode for you.

Scott Wharton, CEO of Tandem PV, joins Green Disrupters to share how his team is reinventing solar energy with a breakthrough material called perovskite.

Tandem PV’s ultra-thin, high-efficiency panels use 90% less energy to produce and deliver 30% more power—while being built right here in the U.S.

In this episode, Scott explains:

Why solar is already winning on cost

Why perovskites could power 90% of panels by 2040

The real obstacles to U.S. energy independence

Why utility-scale solar—not rooftops—is the real game-changer

Plus, hear how this serial entrepreneur scaled tech companies to IPO, backpacked around the world with his family, and is now tackling one of the biggest climate problems head-on.

Learn more about Tandem PV at tandempv.com

What if toxic mining waste could actually boost profits and protect the planet?

Ross shares how this game-changing tech is scaling in Ecuador, why financial literacy matters in ESG work, and what’s holding back broader adoption in the mining world. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to turn a legacy liability into a profitable, regenerative business model—this one’s for you.

Learn more at BactechGreen.com

In this episode, Megan sits down with clean tech veteran Daniel Dus to explore how his platform is transforming the way renewable energy projects are managed and deployed. From system engineering to legal consulting and project delivery, Daniel's team offers a fully integrated solution that prioritizes radical transparency, operational flexibility, and client trust.

Communication mistakes and how to fix them

Giving clients access to internal tools like CRMs

The financial future of solar and the 2028 ITC cliff

Why clean energy is no longer “alternative,” but essential

Whether you're in energy, construction, or any service-driven industry, Daniel’s insights will reshape how you think about service, scale, and strategy.

What if climate impact didn’t require behavior change — just better building practices?

In this episode of Green Disruptors, Megan sits down with Ross MacPherson of AeroSeal to talk about the power of air sealing. From ductwork to entire building envelopes, AeroSeal’s technology is transforming energy efficiency in both residential and commercial construction.

Ross shares how the company is scaling across 90+ countries, why energy codes are the biggest marketing lever no one talks about, and how AeroSeal’s “gigacorn” ambition (yep, that’s a billion tons of CO₂ reduced per year) is surprisingly achievable. Builders save money. Occupants gain comfort. And emissions go down — all without needing anyone to remember their reusable grocery bags.

From Basement Startup to Solar Powerhouse: Exactus Energy’s Path to Resilience

In this episode, Megan sits down with Eddie Obeliunas, co-founder and CEO of Exactus Energy, a professional services firm supporting solar projects across North America.

Eddie shares the story of how Exactus grew from two guys in a basement to a 120-person team—without outside funding. He opens up about navigating policy swings, diversifying beyond solar, and what it really takes to build a future-proof business in renewables. A must-listen for anyone in solar, engineering, or clean energy entrepreneurship.

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar talks with Ravi Kiran Polepeddi, co-founder of Sustainium, a sustainability platform helping businesses take control of their carbon footprint—without the complexity.

Ravi shares how his childhood in India inspired a lifelong passion for environmental stewardship, leading to the creation of Sustainium. Together, they explore:

Why carbon accounting is the "diagnosis" step every business needs

How AI can eliminate human error, automate ESG reporting, and educate teams company-wide

Why "compliance" shouldn't be the goal—and how smart emissions tracking reduces costs, attracts investors, and builds better brands

Whether you’re a global manufacturer or a growing startup, this episode is your guide to turning emissions data into meaningful action.