What happens to your food scraps after you toss them out? In this episode of Keepin’ It Cleveland, host Isaac Williams sits down with Michael Robinson, co-founder of Rust Belt Riders, a Cleveland-based startup turning food waste into thriving soil—and a thriving movement.

They unpack the environmental toll of landfills, the science behind composting, and how Rust Belt Riders grew from a $1,500 bike-powered idea into a city-shaping force for sustainability. You’ll hear about methane, microbes, and the powerful potential of community-led climate solutions.

Whether you're climate-conscious, curious about composting, or just love hearing from people building something with purpose, this episode is for you.

🌱 Learn how trash is becoming triumph — one banana peel at a time.

🎙️ Keepin’ It Cleveland is hosted by Isaac Williams, founder of @colorbeyond a creative storytelling agency based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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