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The Capitalist HippieInnovating Waste Management Through Technology - with Marco Prayer, CTO and Co-Founder of RecycleSmartEvery year, millions of tons of waste threaten our environment, but Marco Prayer, CTO and Co-Founder of RecycleSmart is leading a transformative journey. With over 15 years of software development experience, Marco infuses his leadership with a passion for sustainability. RecycleSmart has redefined recycling nationwide, using cutting-edge technology under Marco's guidance to streamline waste management and propel Australia toward a circular economy. Marco shares his insights on waste management challenges, technological advancements driving RecycleSmart's mission, and his vision for a greener, more sustainable future. Follow us on Instagram: @someonelikeyoupodcast
2024-10-2438 min
UnsupermarketEp07: We talk to Recycle Smart, Cloverfield's Soap & Apple Cinnamon Oats Bake: RecycleSmart Plastics, Cloverfield's Soaps & Apple Cinnamon Oats Bake Oats BakeSoft Plastics! Do we recycle them... didn't the whole scheme fail? So what's happening now?
We talk to Eugenie from Recycle Smart, NSW.
One soap bar to rule them all. Hair, beards, pits and feet. Is it possible?
We talk to Elizabeth from Cloverfields in Sydney, as she share her journey as woman entrepreneur, building her soap manufacturing business since 1983.
Lastly, if you're in need of a delicious new dish to try for breakfast or a quick fix before the gym.
Tammy whisks us away with her Apple Cinnamon Oats...
2024-10-2323 min
Let's Dive In - Ocean ConversationsEp. 7 - Plastic Pollution With Plastic Free SophiaIn this episode, we chat to young plastic pollution activist Sophia Skarparis, also known as Plastic Free Sophia, about plastic and its effects on the environment. Sophia shares her insights on the pervasive issue of plastic pollution and its impact on our planet, particularly our oceans. We delve into the World Ocean Day campaign and the exciting Youth Ocean Carnival events she is involved in, which aim to mobilise and inspire the next generation of environmental conservationists. You can find more about Plastic Free Sophia at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticfreesophia/...
2024-05-2741 min
Let's Dive In - Ocean ConversationsEp. 7 - Plastic Pollution With Plastic Free SophiaIn this episode, we chat to young plastic pollution activist Sophia Skarparis, also known as Plastic Free Sophia, about plastic and its effects on the environment. Sophia shares her insights on the pervasive issue of plastic pollution and its impact on our planet, particularly our oceans. We delve into the World Ocean Day campaign and the exciting Youth Ocean Carnival events she is involved in, which aim to mobilise and inspire the next generation of environmental conservationists. You can find more about Plastic Free Sophia at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticfreesophia/...
2024-05-2741 min
The Unicorns PodcastUnicorns Podcast: RecycleSmart - Australia’s ‘Uber for Waste’ Launches Equity Crowdfunding CampaignIn this episode, Justin interviews Marco Prayer Galletti, the CTO and co-founder of RecycleSmart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-04-1928 minThe Unicorns PodcastUnicorns Podcast: Sustainable Solutions: RecycleSmart’s Mission to Make Recycling Accessible to All Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-2030 min
Radio MarinaraRemembering Luke EnglishThe team pay tribute Luke English, the founder of scuba diving charter service Red Boats who passed away last week. Anthony speaks to ecosystem engineer Dr Mardi McNeil, discussing the ecological importance of green algae genus Halimeda. The team also catches up with RecycleSmart, a new recycling intiative aiming to make recycling easier for local residents.
2023-08-1340 min
Recycle: Don't Be A Waster!Three Great New Recycling Options For Aussies: Recycle - Don't Be A Waster!Three Great New Recycling Options For Aussies: Recycle - Don't Be A Waster! In this episode we discuss three great recycling options that are free or low cost. They will help households and businesses recycle niche items whilst avoiding long car journeys of high costs. Terracycle free drop offs - https://help.au.terracycle.com/hc/en-au/articles/4406783519501-How-can-I-find-my-nearest-public-drop-off-point- Recyclesmart - https://www.recyclesmart.com/ Mates On The Move - https://matesonthemove.org/services/
2023-07-1307 min
MassRecycle PodcastEpisode 39: The Recycling Miracle: MassDEP’s RecycleSmartIn 2018, China National Sword cut off imports of foreign recyclables and brought recycling in the US to a screeching halt. In Massachusetts, MassDEP created RecycleSmart: the one stop resource to turn the Wild Wild West of recycling collections into material streams that could be processed domestically.
Janice Paré, Municipal Recycling Analyst at MassDEP, talks with Waneta and Gretchen about the endless resource that is RecycleSmart and its Recyclopedia. Is your recycling actually being recycled? Yes, you can even see where it goes by zip code! What gets in the way of recycling, and what poses a danger to the...
2023-02-2140 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 48: Friendlier makes it easy for your restaurant to be more eco-friendly, with a comprehensive, hands-off reusable packaging solution.In Episode 48 of the Get Better at Garbage Podcast we catch up with Jacquie Hutchings, Co-Founder of Friendlier, a sustainable packaging solution working to transition the world from single-use to reuse! Jacquie talks about how restaurants are becoming friendlier to a sustainable alternative for food packaging.
Social Media
Friendlier (@be.friendlier) • Instagram photos and videos
Friendlier (@be_friendlier) / Twitter
Friendlier | Facebook
Friendlier: Overview | LinkedIn
2022-07-0325 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 47: Bin Breeze is the world's first all-natural and non-toxic indoor composting powder!In episode 47 of the Get Better At Garbage podcast we introduce Taylor McCarten, Co-Founder and CEO of Bin Breeze. Bin Breeze was founded to help you get better at compost and combat the yearly invasion of fruit flies! Bin Breeze is the world's first all-natural, non-toxic indoor composting powder that is created from waste wood that would otherwise be burned or landfilled.
Listen to this episode to get the down-low on keeping your compost bins breezy this summer! http://recycle-smart.com/podcast/
Bin Breeze
BinBreeze: Overview | LinkedIn
2022-06-2629 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 46: Dairy Distillery is a state-of-the-art micro distillery that transforms unused milk sugar into an incredibly smooth vodka, called Vodkow.Introducing Vodkow, an incredibly smooth vodka milked from cows.....just kidding! On episode 46 we are joined by Omid McDonald, Founder of Dairy Distillery to learn about how a milk processing by-product can be upcycled into premium vodka to create a sustainable and delicious beverage.
Dairy Distillery
Dairy Distillery (@dairydistillery) • Instagram photos and videos
Dairy Distillery | Facebook
Dairy Distillery (@DairyDistillery) / Twitter
Dairy Distillery -The Spirit of Dairy : Overview | LinkedIn
2022-05-0823 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 45: TAGPods, a zero waste, tech enabled bulk dispensing solution for the grocery marketplace!We're talking to The Aggressive Good, a company focused on sustainable innovation in the grocery bulk dispensing arena. Chris F. CTO and Geoff M. CCO joined us to spread the word about the launch of their latest product, TAGPods. On this episode, we'll discuss how TAGPods are bringing tech to the age-old area of bulk dispensing for a more sustainable shopping experience.
For listeners in the Vancouver area that want to learn more about TAGPods, swing by the Vancouver Convention Centre this weekend where TAGPods will be showcased at the CHFA West 2022 tradeshow in b...
2022-04-2226 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 44: Helping landowners and businesses make smart decisions that lead to environmental and economic sustainability through our expertise in biomimicry, biophilia, and ecological engineering.How was Velcro invented? Did you know beavers inspired the evolutional design of a wetsuit? What exactly is biomimicry? In episode 44 on the GBAG podcast, we interview Jamie Miller, PhD - President of Biomimicry Frontiers who explains how using natural design principles can help society be both environmentally and economically sustainable.
Links:
Biomimicry Commons
Linkedin: Biomimicry Frontiers
Instagram: biomimicryfrontiers
Facebook: @biomimicryfrontiers
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Twitter: RecycleSmart (@wastewatchers) / Twitter
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2022-04-1718 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 43: Helping coffee drinkers with the right solution to make the planet cleaner and more sustainable for a plant-positive coffee experience, one cup at a time!In our first official episode of 2022, we are joined by Jen Henry, Founder and CEO of Perk Eco, a BC-based start-up that specializes in providing coffee shops with an innovative solution to recycle that pesky plastic or wax-lined coffee cups. Coffee cups are hard to recycle and they often end up being landfilled or incinerated. Listen to episode 43 to learn more!
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2022-03-0634 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 42: A green sense of purpose launches RecycleSmart the top of the list as a BC Top Employer!It's official, RecycleSmart is a BC Top Employer! We called up our own stars to the mic to talk about what it takes to bring home a BC Top Employer accolade. Courtney and Tegan spill the beans on the benefits of being a RecycleSmart team member aka Smartian, as well as discussing how Tegan developed leadership experience which helped shape her department!
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2022-02-2319 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 41: Leveraging iSmart technology to maintain the health of compactor equipment, ensuring productive and efficient operations!For our last episode of the 2021 year on the Get Better at Garbage podcast, we are joined by Danny Mauti, CEO of Metro Group and Metro Compactor Service. In this episode, we talk tech with Danny as we dive into how Metro Compactor has developed proprietary iSmart Technology that remotely monitors the fill level and performance of compactors across North America.
Website: Metro Compactor Service - Your one stop shop for waste and recycling equipment
LinkedIn: Metro Compactor Service Inc
2021-12-2822 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 40: Eliminating the need for plastic, this packaging as a service platform is now offered at some of your favourite restaurants.In episode 40, on the Get Better at Garbage podcast, we got to connect with Anastasia Kiku and Jason Hawkins from Reusables! A Vancouver-based start-up designed to reduce our reliance on takeout container plastics. This "Packaging as a Service" platform will innovate and reduce the barriers for consumers to opt for reusable containers from their favourite restaurants. Learn more about how Anastasia and Jason created Reusables and how they plan to scale up and bring this sustainable option to restaurants near you!
Reusables - https://reusables.com/
LinkedIn - Reusables.com: LinkedIn
2021-11-2927 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 39: Power your business for a waste free future with zero-waste refill stations!On the latest episode of the Get Better At Garbage podcast we speak with Andy Chou, CEO of Soapstand and Drinkfill. Andy's company has developed an innovative method for retail and residential locations to bring the power of zero-waste refill stations to customers and residents. Andy talks about how COVID 19 created a pivot from refilling reusable drink containers back to the roots of the company which developed a high tech soap refill system that reduces waste and increases convenience.
Soapstand: www.soapstand.com
IG: Soapstand (@soapstandco)
LinkedIn: Soapstand: Overview | LinkedIn...
2021-10-3130 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 38: Turn your drink into a treat by replacing single-use plastics and papers with a wafer option!On our latest episode of the Get Better At Garbage podcast we are joined by Lubo and Sam, Co-Founders of BioBite UK who have developed an innovative solution to the disposable coffee cup problem. BioBite has created an edible wafer cup that is an all-natural, vegan alternative for single use plastics and paper that you can eat. BioBite boasts the largest network of recycling depots in the world because each and every human on earth can easily recycle a cup by eating it. Fill it with cappuccino, gelato, or your favorite hot beverage, and take a bite out of...
2021-10-2529 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 37: Helping organizations dispose of electronic devices in a secure, sustainable, cost effective manner.Don't let your e-waste be a missed opportunity. Tony Perrotta, president and CEO of Greentec is here to teach you how your e-waste can be captured as an opportunity instead of a wasted liability!
2021-10-0325 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 36: How LifeCycle Revive is solving the PPE and hospital waste problem with a full circle sustainable solution!Healthcare in Canada just got much more sustainable, introducing Andy Straisfeld Co-Founder & VP of Business Development at LifeCycle Revive He joins this episode to introduce Canada's first circular economy-based recycling solution for PPE and used medical textiles. Listen to this episode to learn how Andy and his team can take mountains of PPE and turn it into a valuable product!
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2021-08-1524 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 35: Using innovative sustainable technology to clean our waterways!Introducing, Mr. Trash Wheel, created by John Kellett, President of Clearwater Mills. John utilizes this large installation to scoop up trash that floats in the Baltimore waterways! In his experience he's found all kinds of trash that was thrown in the water but there was one memorable find that made the Mr. Trash Wheel an even bigger hit with its growing number of fans! Find out what John found on this episode of Get Better At Garbage.
Visit there website at mrtrashwheel.com to learn more about their technology, the impact they have in t...
2021-08-0921 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 34: Cleaning up algae bloom in the environment while providing algae-based sustainable materials to the world!What is the difference between Alga or Algae? In this episode of Get Better At Garbage we learn about the harmful effects of Algae blooms and how Bloom is cleaning up waterways while creating an alternative to petrochemical-based foam that is a big part of your favourite pair of shoes!
For more updates follow us on social media at:
LinkedIn: RecycleSmart™ | LinkedIn
Twitter: RecycleSmart (@wastewatchers) / Twitter
Facebook: RecycleSmart | Facebook
Instagram: RecycleSmart (@recyclesmart)
And Bloom at : https://www.bloommaterials.com/
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2021-08-0128 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 33: Using a biological system to upcycle plastic bottles into vanilla extract!What is your favorite ice cream flavor? If you said vanilla, then you're in for a surprise! In our latest episode of Get Better at Garbage we're joined by Dr. Jo (Joanna) Sadler, Discovery Fellow at the University of Edinburgh. She's joining us to discuss her innovative work on using bacterial enzymes to break down plastics and turn them into... well, you guessed it, vanilla flavoring!
To learn more about Dr. Joanna Sadler's work visit the University page: https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/dr-joanna-sadler
And follow her on twitter at: @JoSader10, @S...
2021-07-1123 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 32: Everyday products made from everyday waste. The stuff mother earth would buy.Did you know that spring loaded shampoo bottles actually go straight to the landfill? It is so much unnecessary waste! The solution? Listen in on this episode where we introduce The Rogerie, a company that takes everyday plastic waste and turns it into many everyday products you can use. Like a recycled shampoo bar dish, no need for more plastic bottles! Visit their Instagram @therogerie for all their new product updates and releases!
2021-07-0422 min
Nano Community TechRecycling at your doorstep with RecyclesmartReferred to as the Uber for waste, Recyclesmart uses technology to make recycling convenient. So convenient that you don’t have to leave your home (or be at home) to do your part for the environment.
In this episode, Marco Prayer (CTO, Recyclesmart) gives us a look inside the ‘machine’ that runs a seamless recycling business.
Marco Prayer has earned his deep expertise while working as Mobile Lead at Deloitte Consulting’s Digital practice and has more than 10 years of experience in digital technology. Proficient at designing and developing native iOS & Android mobile applications, web based systems an...
2021-06-1831 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 31: Revolutionizing residential and commercial recycling with an innovative recycling unit!This week we are honored to be joined by Steve Peer, Co-Founder and CTO of 2B0, a disruptive recycling technology company looking to disrupt recycling behavior starting in the home. Colin and Steve discuss the 2B0 Recycling Bin which sorts, grinds, and compacts your recyclables while gamifying the nature of residential and commercial recycling.
Founded in 2019, 2BO is profoundly innovative, patented technology that integrates unique solutions and services for residential, municipal and commercial applications. By reducing friction to recycle materials while monitoring and adjusting product consumption, 2B0's intelligent stack will allow customers to be informed and rew...
2021-06-0623 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 30: The Art of Dumpster Photography with Grant DyckIn this episode of Get Better at Garbage we speak with Grant Dyck, a photographer with a unique perspective on dumpsters. A recent import to Vancouver, Grant took notice of not just the beautiful mountains and ocean but also its ubiquitous dumpsters. The dumpster photographer talks us through his perspective while looking through the "lens" to capture these containers that are often forgotten.
You can follow Grant on Instagram at dumpster. (@dumpsterphotographer) and follow RecycleSmart on Instagram at RecycleSmart (@recyclesmart)
2021-05-3023 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 29: Designing and creating beautiful consumer products and goods that enable a more sustainable, responsible way of daily life.We are joined on episode 29 by Philip Mosop, the Chief Operating Officer of Pentatonic. Philip shares his strong experience in the waste and recycling industry of the UK and introduces us to Pentatonic a design and technology company that operates in the circular economy. Its specialty is making beautiful sustainable products from products, one of which is their OtherWare, and esthetically designed cutlery set made entirely from old CDs!
While weathering the storm of the pandemic, Philip also speaks on the launch of their newest product, Masuku, a sustainable mask with advanced filtration technology. Listen in on...
2021-05-0932 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 28: Linking construction and textiles to reduce waste in highly wasteful industries.In this episode of Get Better At Garbage, we have the honor of speaking with Farid Taghzouti, Head of Sales for FabBrick. This innovative company is creating the link between two highly wasteful industries by taking the waste from one to provide an alternative for construction and design. You might wonder when looking at textile waste and thinking, "How can this be applied to construction?" Farid and his team have the answer by taking a company's textile waste and pressing it into a brick. Listen to this episode to learn more about how this can be applied in different...
2021-05-0227 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 27: Eradicating waste and making the world a greener place!Join us on episode 27 where we are joined by Bruce Bradley, Founder and CEO of First Mile located in the UK. Launched in 2004, Bruce and his team have been shaking things up in the waste and recycling industry of the United Kingdom, on of the most demanding waste and recycling industries in the world.
They strive to reduce their customers carbon footprint and have innovated their value-added benefits by launching a green energy service! Learn more on this episode of the Get Better A Garbage Podcast, dedicated to technology, innovation and sustainability all around the world.
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2021-04-0628 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 26: Introducing the 4th R, Redesign. Taking a radical stand to redesign plastics!Radical Plastics is a woman-owned business started by Dr. Yelena Kann and Kristin Taylor with the goal of making a meaningful contribution in the battle against plastic pollution. In this episode, Kristin Taylor is joined by RecycleSmart's COO Colin Bell to discuss what makes Radical Plastics so radical. We get a reminder about the 3R's of recycling but Kristin invites us to learn about the 4th R, Redesign. Listen in on how these innovative women are taking a massive stand against the United States $600 billion dollar plastics industry.
2021-03-3024 min
TEAtime#30: The Stock Market Crash 2021Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability and tech news. This week we discuss the recent stock market crash.
NEWS:
SpaceX’s Starship SN10 landed.... and then exploded
Quantum trick gives machine learning a speed boost.
Tesco begins roll out of 'soft plastic' recycling points for customers to return old packaging
West Midlands is going to reward people for not using their cars
Amazon to open UK grocery store that won't have any tills
Rishi Sunak poised to ag...
2021-03-121h 02
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 25: How to achieve naturally purified air with zero-waste!We are joined by Andrew Crawford, the CTO and Co-Founder of Origen Air. A company dedicated to providing naturally purified air through an innovative sustainable solution producing zero-waste. Origen Air's plant technology enables increased energy efficiency, a boost in health and wellness for yourself and your business. All while boasting a zero-waste system. All the organic material is managed through Origen Air professionals and is recycled in a way to produce zero-waste. Listen in to learn more today!
2021-02-1734 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 24: How to turn your plastic waste into profit utilizing the DRAM 3D printing method.Listen in on our discussion with Joshua Pearce, Ph.D. the Director for the Michigan Tech Open Sustainability Lab, as he walks us through the traditional 3D printing process as well as the innovative DRAM method of printing. DRAM stands for Distributed Recycling and Additive Manufacturing, which utilizes a Recyclebot to facilitate the process of turning your recycled plastic material into profit!
2021-02-0825 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 23: Helping world-class brands handle the goods that come back and reach the goal of zero waste.In this episode, we are joined by Amelia Eleiter, Co-Founder of Debrand a Vancouver company that works with world-class brands to implement the process of Reverse-Logistics bringing them to the goal of zero-waste.
2021-01-2715 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 22: Closing the Loop on Plastics with BC StudentsOur last podcast of the year!
Today we're covering the new "Closing the Loop on Plastics" program that aims to generate conversation, research and action amongst B.C.’s youth. This six-week educational program is designed to empower future change leaders to join the dialogue around plastic waste and recovery, ultimately creating a future of zero waste.
We're joined by two of the experts behind this program, Scott Bohachyk from Ocean Wise and Allen Langdon from Return-It. They bring their extensive knowledge of their industries to BC secondary schools and to our podcast episode today.
2020-12-1828 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 21: Driving Value & Performance Through the Chemistry of Plastic WasteGreenMantra Technologies is the first company in the world to upcycle post-consumer and post-industrial recycled plastics into synthetic polymers and additives that meet specific performance requirements for industrial applications. Today we have their VP Technology and Business Development, Domenic Di Mondo joining us to share how it's possible to create recycled products that perform better than new products. With their technology and knowledge, the team at GreenMantra have been able to divert millions of pounds of plastic waste. Learn more about them here: https://greenmantra.com/
2020-12-1129 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 20: Starting the [Re] Waste Journey with a HairdryerWe have Corey Saban, the founder and CEO of [Re] Waste, joining us today to share some of the challenges and successes that his company have been working through over the past year. [Re] Waste is developing a process to work with cities, businesses and the everyday person to divert their plastic from landfills and transform the plastic into amazing 100% recycled plastic products. Check them out here: https://rewaste.ca/
2020-12-0728 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 19: A Dragon-Sweeping Business ModelOur special guest today is the CEO and Founder of Unbuilders, Adam Corneil! He was recently featured on the famous Dragon's Den and accomplished an incredible feat of scoring a deal with all 6 Dragons. We discuss the scary amount of waste created from demolition and the value of old growth lumber that could be salvaged from houses. Not only is Unbuilders helping the environment by diverting landfill, the company is also creating a social impact with their partnerships. Tune in to learn more!
2020-11-2633 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 18: Forget the New and Get the Used - Save Dough with Cardboard BoxesMarty Metro from UsedCardboardBoxes (UCB) dives into his journey going from a consultant at Accenture to inventing the used box market. We talk about the interesting challenges that surround cardboard waste in businesses and how Marty has found solutions throughout the years. Tune in to hear how UCB has saved nearly 4.5 million trees from being cut down and to find out what vegetarians eat for breakfast.
2020-11-2630 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 19: A Dragon-Sweeping Business ModelOur special guest today is the CEO and Founder of Unbuilders, Adam Corneil! He was recently featured on the famous Dragon's Den and accomplished an incredible feat of scoring a deal with all 6 Dragons. We discuss the scary amount of waste created from demolition and the value of old growth lumber that could be salvaged from houses. Not only is Unbuilders helping the environment by diverting landfill, the company is also creating a social impact with their partnerships. Tune in to learn more!
2020-11-2100 min
Get Better At GarbageForget the New and Get the Used - Save Dough with Cardboard BoxesMarty Metro from UsedCardboardBoxes (UCB) dives into his journey going from a consultant at Accenture to inventing the used box market. We talk about the interesting challenges that surround cardboard waste in businesses and how Marty has found solutions throughout the years. Tune in to hear how UCB has saved nearly 4.5 million trees from being cut down and to find out what vegetarians eat for breakfast.
2020-11-1400 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 17: There's Bamboo in Vancouver?Forget chopping down bamboo in China, ChopValue is harvesting bamboo in Vancouver from disposable chopsticks! Sabrina Kon and Nikki Mertens from ChopValue discuss how they're able to give chopsticks a second life by processing them into beautiful products for your home.
Check out their products here: https://chopvalue.com/
2020-10-2718 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 16: The Magic of BinTracker in AustraliaWe're visiting Australia once again! Our guest Chad Holland, the manager of business development at BinTracker, dives deep into the value of obtaining data to accurately measure your waste. He also reveals what still surprises him after 20 years in the industry.
2020-10-1728 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 15: Strategically Saving Our Forests Around the WorldWe're joined today by Valerie Langer, a Fiber Solutions Strategist at Canopy! Valerie has been engaged in forest conservation campaigns for 30 years from a local grassroots group to an international solutions organization. Listen in to hear about her deep insights on how she secures large-scale forest conservation and transforms unsustainable forest product supply chains.
2020-10-0928 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 14: What Has Changed in 16 Years of Recycling?We're joined today by an expert with 16 years of experience in the Recycling Council of British Columbia. Harvinder Aujala shares her insights about the EPR (extended producer responsibility) programs in BC, the recycling hotline and provincial changes in policy!
RCBC Executive Director Job Posting: https://www.rcbc.ca/files/exec_director_rcbc_posting.pdf
2020-09-2625 min
Talking with TauriDemocrats 2020 US Views/OpinionsSome democrat guests join Tauri to share their side before the elections in 2020.
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2020-09-251h 23
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 13: Do Plastic Forks Exist at the University of British Columbia?On this episode we're joined by Jason Pang, the AVP Sustainability of the Alma Matter Society at the University of British Columbia (UBC). We discuss topics from his experience riding garbage trucks in grade nine to the large scale sustainability projects that he is leading at UBC. Listen in to find out what UBC has done with their forks!
2020-09-1823 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 12: Getting Smart While Staying Simple With Charopy Smart BinsSometimes it's taking a different approach to smart that is actually the best way forward. We're talking to Martin from Charopy which has taken the approach of using UPC symbols (Universal Product Codes) to sort beverage container for proper recycling in public places. It's simple, sleek and super smart.
2020-09-0827 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 11: What is IOT and why is it in my garbage bin?If you're wondering what IOT stands for this episode is all about smart containers and compactors. We're talking to the team that keeps Canada's largest fleet of waste and recycling IOT sensors running smoothly while maximizing efficiency for clients.
2020-08-1418 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 10: Compostable Chit Chat With EcoSafe Zero WasteI'm talking to Samantha Davies and Gary Bilbro about all things compostable and why it's more than just selling bags.
2020-08-0737 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 9 - Earth BinThis bin is under your world and a great example of Made In Canada engineering! Join me a for an interesting chat with one of the most down to earth person in the waste&recycling industry, EarthBin President Dave Hallman. We're going underground again with EarthBin and discussing what the key advantages are with the in ground EarthBin system.
2020-07-0319 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 8: From Food Waste To Food Mesh - Saving Food From LandfillWe're talking to Jessica Regan, Co-Founder and CEO of the technology platform Foodmesh about avoiding food waste. We know that food shouldn't be wasted but it's a complex task to divert food from the garbage to a food bank or other food recovery organization. Listen to find out how platforms like Foodmesh can facilitate this process.
2020-06-2518 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 7: Pickled Eggs and The Art of The DealWhat does it take to make deals in the rough and gritty world of waste? A love of pickled eggs and a passion for the environment plus a sense of humour seem to be the ticket to success for industry veteran Diana Scott. RecycleSmart's Strategic Sourcing Manager fills us in on the details in this episode.
2020-06-1912 minMassRecycle PodcastEpisode 8: RecycleSmart: One Year LaterIn August of 2018, MassDEP worked with Massachusetts'recycling facilities to create a state-wide streamlined recycling message. Gretchen and Waneta discuss the roll-out and ways to encourage further adoption.
2020-06-1226 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 6: Smart Sorting of Regulated WasteWhat happens when you return that gallon of bleach that you bought by mistake? Or the cleaning product that was damaged in shipping? Smarter Sorting is filling a niche within the recycling landscape that most of us never even thought about.
2020-06-1219 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 5: Molok - Not a monster from outerspace...In this episode we talk semi underground waste and recycling containers with Molok North America. Mark and Tim are two of the nicest guys you'll meet in the industry and they are super passionate about increasing efficiency, making recycling easier and reducing odour - all things I support!
2020-06-0520 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 4: Learn A Ton About Metal RecyclingDid you know there is more than one type of ton? What's the difference between ferrous and non ferrous? It's all in this episode with ABC Recycling VP of Sales and Marketing Randy Kahlon laying down the what and how of metal recycling.
2020-05-2913 min
Get Better At GarbageEpisode 3: Textile Recycling - The How, What and Why of Textile RecyclingWe chat with Arie Dimant, CEO and Founder of Here and There about all things textile recycling. This area has exploded in the last few years with cheap, fast fashion increasing the amount of textile waste produced by each person in Canada. Where does it go? How does this industry work?
2020-05-2212 minGet Better At GarbageEpisode 2: We're talking big data in the waste and recycling arena with Michael Groves, Founder and CEO of TopolyticsCollecting, cleaning, analyzing and making sense of waste and recycling data is a challenge. Topolytics is bringing a data centric approach to the age old questions of how much material was generated, where did it go, was it recycled and much more.
2020-05-1423 minGet Better At GarbageEpisode 1: Talking Garbage Truck Rentals with Jaksa Panic from Big Truck Rental CanadaDid you know you can rent a garbage truck? Learn more about the how, why and what with Jaksa Panic - Vice President Canada, Big Truck Rental.
2020-05-0825 minGet Better At GarbageGet Better At Garbage TrailerIntro to the Get Better At Garbage Podcast trailer featuring RecycleSmart COO, Colin Bell.
2020-05-0500 min