Pile of Scrap

Join John Sacco in the latest episode of Pile of Scrap, featuring special guest Stuart Kagan. Dive into Sierra's journey of onboarding with BUDDY as Stuart shares insights on the rigorous vetting process he conducts. Discover how BUDDY connects the right companies to buy and sell recycled materials, ensuring a seamless and trustworthy marketplace for sustainable business practices.

Join John Sacco and Mr. Scrappy himself Stuart Kagan for an exclusive tour of Sierra Recycling and Demolition—described by Stuart as a Hollywood set of recycled metals facilities. In this episode, we dive into the impressive efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, including the installation of 1700 solar panels. Discover the innovative practices of keeping extra parts for customer post-sales needs and the creation of balers using steel sheets made from recycled metal. We also tackle societal misconceptions about recycled metals and the image recyclers project through their operations. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on sustainability and the future of recycling.

Join us on the latest episode of "Pile of Scrap" as host John Sacco explores the intricate dynamics of building and sustaining a family business. Discover the personal and professional challenges of working closely with loved ones, from the ground-level tasks of sorting materials to the strategic roles in purchasing and social media management. Dive into the diverse perspectives each family member brings to the table and learn how their individual contributions fuel the company's success. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the heart and soul of a family-run operation.

In this urgent mini-episode of Pile of Scrap, host John Sacco shares alarming insights from the recent BIR convention in Copenhagen. Discover the stark regulatory changes in the EU that could redefine the global recycling industry, labeling valuable recycled materials as mere 'waste'. John emphasizes the critical need to reshape our language and public perception about recycling, challenging misconceptions that threaten the industry's future. Learn how these changes could impact North America and why it's vital to act now to protect our environmental and economic health. Join us in redefining recycling and safeguarding our industry.

Join host John Sacco as he sits down with the Lincoln Brothers on the latest episode of Pile of Scrap! Discover what it's like to grow up in the recycled metals industry, leave it, and then make a triumphant return.

In this engaging episode, the Lincoln Brothers share their unique journey, detailing their experiences growing up immersed in the world of recycled metals. They discuss the pivotal moments and challenges that led them to step away from the industry and the personal and professional reasons behind their departure.

The conversation takes an inspiring turn as they recount their return to the industry, highlighting the significant impact they’ve made since rejoining. The Lincoln Brothers delve into their efforts to contribute to building and growing industry associations, emphasizing their commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent in the field.

This episode offers insightful stories, valuable lessons, and a deep dive into the recycled metals industry, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the Lincoln Brothers' remarkable journey. Don't miss it!

In this episode of Pile of Scrap, host John Sacco welcomes Collin Kelly, the newly appointed chairman of the Recycling Manufacturers Association (ReMA). Dive into the significant rebranding efforts from ISRI to ReMA and discover the strategic reasons behind this pivotal change. Collin shares his vision for enhancing the industry's appeal to policymakers by shifting the narrative towards hot-button topics like the Green Deal, electric vehicles, and decarbonization, rather than traditional recycling terms. Collin discusses his commitment to nurturing the next generation of industry leaders, emphasizing the importance of involving more people in ReMA's committees and board meetings. Tune in to gain insight into how these initiatives not only aim to reshape the industry’s image but also ensure its sustainability and relevance in today’s rapidly evolving environmental landscape.

Join John Sacco in the latest episode of "Pile of Scrap," co-hosted by the esteemed Cozzi brothers, Frank and Albert. Together, they delve into the transformative journey of the recycled metals industry across three generations. From evolving practices at recycled metal facilities to shifts in industry dialogue and their visions for the future, this episode looks at where we've been and where we're headed in the recycled metals industry.

Tune in as host John Sacco sits down with Susie Burrage OBE, the current President of BIR, for an insightful conversation on the organization's future. Learn about the exciting release of 'Recyclist,' a hard copy magazine diving deep into the latest developments in the waste and recycled metals industry. From discussing BIR's growth to exploring Susie's vision for its future, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone passionate about sustainability and the recycling sector.

Join John Sacco as he sits down with Lisa and Stuart Kagan. From their early days working at the grassroots level of the recycled material industry to spearheading innovation, the Kagans share their journey of building BUDDY — a unique marketplace designed by recyclers, for recyclers. Dive into their inspiring story of persistence, innovation, and how they are shaping the future of recycling with BUDDY. Tune in to discover how the Kagans are turning challenges into opportunities in the world of recycling!

 

BUDDY is an exciting new trading platform for recyclers worldwide. Buddy is the world’s first relationship-led marketplace built for scrappies, by scrappies. Metal recyclers are able to list their material in a few seconds and instantly have it sent out to some of the world’s top buyers for each commodity.

Live at ISRI 2024, top-ranked Economist and Futurist Jason Schenker joins John Sacco as they discuss the current Geopolitical state, the U.S. economy and inflation rates. They also dive into a possible “Cold War 2” scenario and what that means for the Metal Recycling Industry.