Waste Matters - On The Air

Carolyn Stein, Executive Director of the Eugene non-profit BRING, visited the KMUZ studio to tell us about their efforts to encourage Oregon legislators to adopt laws that would require manufacturers to be responsible for the end-of-life reuse/disposal of certain products.  Listen in to find out more!

Ready to rise above plastics?  Jocelyn Enevoldsen of Surfrider Foundation talked to Waste Matters on the Air about ways to reduce disposable plastics in our beautiful state.....and maybe our ocean, too!

Hear from eco-entrepreneur, Garron Lamoreau tell his story and passion behind Silver Falls Sustainability. He and his wife created the zero-waste personal care company out of their home and continue to offer products that are earth-friendly now from coast to coast.

Learn why the Right to Repair is important for consumers, small farmers and the health industry, how it can help reduce waste, and how the Right to Repair supports third-party repair shops in our community. Guests: Charlie Fisher from the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group and Sam Pastrick, and Ian Davidson from the Oregon Citizens Utility Board.

Five years ago, Beth Myers-Shenai created the very first Waste Matters episode. Join Beth and host Alan Pennington as we learn about changes in the waste world and the noxious weed matters that Beth works on now.

Join us to welcome Rachel VanWoert the new Waste Reduction Coordinator for the EarthWISE business certification program. She comes to Marion County with a wealth of experience and insight and shares her goals to help businesses become more sustainable in 2019.

Marion Polk Food Share's Mel Fuller and Rob Demchak dished out the latest on how MPFS feeds hungry people while operating as sustainably as they can.

Tim Rice, Lead Compost Operator for Recology Organics of Aumsville, gave us the scoop on how they convert leaves, twigs, and food waste into black gold at their compost facility in Marion County.  Was he dishin’ dirt? Tune in to find out!

Wondering just how mass transit fits into the community sustainability picture? Wonder no more! Allan Pollock, General Manager for Cherriots, stopped by Waste Matters to give us the skinny on what they do.

Who is Reed Carlson and why should you know him?  Clue: Reed is the brand spankin' new Recycling / Marketing Coordinator for the Mid-Valley Garbage and Recycling Association....bet you didn't know that! Tune in to find out how he's helping to reduce waste in Marion County.