NothingWasted! Podcast

Plastic continues to be a hot topic. With new bans, more restrictions, changing markets and an emphasis on sustainability and circular economy, the challenge of finding real solutions to manage plastic waste has become a priority. But there are differing views on how to attack this issue. What are the financial implications of recycling plastic? What are the infrastructure challenges? Is our energy better spent on addressing the root of the problem and limiting the use of plastic altogether? Find out what steps are being taken to address this growing global problem.

How will an adoption of a national recycling goal change the way we recycle? Will this give everyone a common purpose to strive for ending the anxiety and stress caused by low prices, soaring contamination and changing recycling programs? Can everyone work together in harmony as we move seamlessly toward our new goal? Or will competing priorities and demands, continued packaging changes and uneven service continue to exacerbate the current issues? Did COVID-19 help or hurt recycling? Which COVID-19 changes are temporary, and which are permanent? Will the implementation of export restrictions from Basel have any meaningful impact given that plastic exports have been in freefall for years? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this session.

Listen to Jasmine Crowe, CEO of Goodr, as she shares smart insights on using blockchain to help solve the food-waste problem, the power of having a great client base, pivoting creatively during the pandemic, advice for women and minority entrepreneurs, and more.

Goodr believes that hunger isn’t a scarcity issue but a logistics issue. The Goodr model aims to provide a triple-win solution by improving an organization’s bottom line through charitable tax donations, reducing its greenhouse emissions from landfills, and getting its edible surplus food to local communities in need.

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As we strive to take recycling to new heights, remembering the industry’s roots is more important than ever. Join this session to find out the true meaning of recycling, what successful recycling systems have had in common and how we can apply historical knowledge to our future recycling industry. Hear a vibrant introduction of the major twists and turns in recycling’s evolution over centuries, as well as a current overview of recycling in the U.S., followed by a rich discussion among experts as they share their insights into where recycling could be headed. You won’t be able to find this unique perspective anywhere else!

Listen to this dynamic session from WasteExpo featuring an interview with Worthing Jackman, president & CEO of Waste Connections, covering his thoughts and philosophies on leadership, industry issues and much more.

Listen to Mike Fernandez, Director of Solid Waste Management, Miami-Dade County and a 2018 Waste360 40 Under 40 winner, share his smart insights on trends in the industry, the impact of COVID on waste collection in Miami-Dade County, what’s next, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Listen to Joshua Baca, VP of Plastics at the American Chemistry Council (ACC), as he shares insights on plastic’s role in the circular economy, why now is the time for action, the importance of collaboration, and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

Listen to Martin Mattsson, director of Key Accounts at Volvo Construction Equipment — and a 2017 Waste360 40 Under 40 Winner, talk about innovations in heavy machinery for the waste industry, the impact of the pandemic on business, his work with EREF, what the future may hold and more. #NothingWastedPodcast

In this week’s NothingWasted! podcast, we revisit a recent chat with Bryan Staley, President & CEO, EREF. We spoke with Bryan about the annual EREF auction at WasteExpo, sustainability, the organization’s new mission and more. #NothingWastedPodcast