Hosts Drew Bacchus and Rick Wrenn are back with a special episode of "TAG Sustainability Talk," bringing you exciting highlights and insights captured live from the 2026 Super South conference! Dive into a conversation with some of the South's top innovators, discussing critical advancements in Cleantech, Smart Communities, and sustainability in the Southeast.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Lighter, Stronger Materials: Louis Motion of Weave 3D shares their Georgia Tech spin-out technology, including its potential to displace steel rebar in concrete and create more resilient roads, making mass-produced items more sustainable.
• Tackling Food Waste: Amy Keister, Global Director of Sustainability at Compass Group, talks about leveraging chefs to raise awareness around food waste, sharing practical tips for home use like using a shopping list and getting creative with leftovers.
• Cleantech Ecosystem Growth: Isaac Harper from the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub explains the strategy for growing Georgia’s regenerative economy by utilizing the region's strong talent, research institutions, and large companies with ambitious sustainability goals.
• Decarbonizing Urban Spaces: Jamie Rosenthal, Founder and CEO of Roots Down, discusses their mission to eliminate gasoline tools, herbicides, and pesticides to prevent soil and biodiversity loss in Atlanta's green spaces.