Waste Matters - On The Air

How does one run a "sustainable event?" Maryann Brunner, owner of MLB Solutions, explains how up-cycling, reuse, and sustainability can all be incorporated into whatever event you plan to have.

Mount Angel Abbey's Brother Cyril Drnjevic relates how Pope Francis' document On Care for Our Common Home: Laudato Si` has impacted his work to reduce food waste in Marion County.

Chef Brian von Eggers, executive chef at Salem Hospital joined Waste Matters to  chat about food waste audits, reduction tips, and what to do with leftovers from holiday meals.

After 17 years of working as a Waste Reduction Coordinater for Marion County, Bailey Payne will soon be working much closer to home. Tune in to hear Bailey chat about the history of waste in Marion County and the highlights of his new position. Join us in wishing him much success and all the best.

Ever heard of DEQ (Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality?) Their material management program has begun to focus on a select number of  materials like food, clothing, and concrete because they are, well, special.  DEQ's Julie Miller explains the what, why, and how on this podcast.  Tune in!

Tune in to hear Waste Reduction Coordinators Bailey Payne, Rachel VanWoert, and Jessica Ramey to learn about their takeaways from the Association of Recycler's Conference and what they look forward to implement and support in Marion County.

What the heck is the Mid-Valley Garbage & Recycling Association and why are they important to Marion County's solid waste system? General Manager Kevin Hines let's us in on what and how Marion County's best kept secret operates.

Do you know what creative reuse is? How about upcycling? Liz Start shares her experience as the executive director for SCRAP and fills us in about SCRAP PDX, their national reach, and how creative reuse centers serve the community.

Colonel Jay joined host Alan Pennington to discuss Master Recycler-ism, how solid waste is handled in the military world, and the unusual skill set he possesses to voluntarily make Marion County a better place to live.

What's lurking in your basement or garage? Containers labeled Danger, Warning, Caution, or Poison should be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HHW) to keep your family and environment safe. Learn other helpful tips about HHW from Marion County's Don Alexander.