Dylan is the CEO of Ecotone Renewables. This Pittsburgh based company makes biodigesters that turn organic waste into an organic fertilizer they call "Soil Sauce". Dylan talks about the company's start, his passion for sustainable solutions and local food, and what he'll do when he gets some free time.
#Ecotonerenewables #Endfoodwaste #greenfuture #soilsauce #supportlocalfarms #biodigester #localfood

Kyle Winkler, Zero Waste Wrangler

I met Kyle when we both worked for the City... he's the one who told me that composting wasn't technically legal and he helped me write the half-page municipal code that finally made composting legal in the City of Pittsburgh in 2019!!

Kyle is committed to being part of the solution, and with his business, he's making a dent in the diversion of organic waste from landfills.

Noise note: This episode was recorded at Trace in their Cool Ship Room and there is a little echo.

I met Marcelle my first week working with the City of Pittsburgh and it quickly became clear that I had found a fellow urban agriculture champion! Marcelle is one of the most adventurous people I know. We talk about her childhood on a goat farm in Lebanon, working at her mom's restaurant, Sadie's, in New Castle, PA, exploring U.S. state parks, the Lebanon Mountain Trail, salad dressing, peanut butter and bread.

Noise Note: You'll hear some wind chimes in this episode. Maybe a plane?

Lisa is a Black urban farmer, business owner, author, "bad-ass" social worker and community builder. Lisa tells me about how she got started in urban agriculture, the history of her Manchester neighborhood, and the struggles to bring fresh food to her community.

Noise notes: This episode was recorded at Nova Place. You'll hear planes, kids playing, and music in the background.

urbanfarmer #urbanfarming #gentrify #gentrification #communitybuilding #farmaid #Willienelson