Waste World

On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage take the time to recap some of the recent events and expos they've attended. Learn about WWETT, EXPO West, and the recent EREF Summit and all the happenings at each event. Be sure to subscribe to the Waste World Podcast on Spotify or other podcasting services. 

This week's episode of the Waste World podcast features a roundtable session from WasteExpo 2024. The session, CIO Roundtable: Driving Innovation in the Waste & Recycling Industry, features chief information officers who share how cutting-edge technology propels the waste and recycling industry forward. Visit Waste360.com for more information and the latest news from the waste industry.

On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage catch up with Sarah Currie-Halpern, Co-Founder and Partner at Think Zero LLC. Listen in as the trio chat about Think Zero LLC's inception, the programs propelling the waste space in Boulder, Colorado, and the effects of waste left behind by wildfires. Be sure to follow the Waste World podcast on Spotify and other podcasting...

On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage sit down with Kyle Braun, CEO of Dumpsters.com, to discuss the industry and market for dumpster rentals, the importance of customer service, and the ever-crushing weather of Cleveland, Ohio. For more, subscribe and follow the Waste World Podcast on Spotify or other podcasting services. Plus, visit Waste360.com to keep up with al...

On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage meet up at Compost 2025 to discuss the latest developments in composting and food waste. Listen in as the two chat about the panels they listened to, the studies they observed, and what they noticed on the show floor. Be sure to visit Waste360.com for more coverage of Compost 2025!

This week's episode of the Waste World Podcast features a panel from WasteExpo 2024 titled, "Walking the Talk: How the Waste Industry Must Turn Sustainability Strategies into Action." In this future-facing segment, Tequila Smith leads the conversation on the risks of climate inaction, the art of aligning ecologic and economic incentives, and the steps a solutions provider must take...

This week's episode of the Waste World Podcast features a discussion from WasteExpo 2024 titled, "Waste Management & the Circular Economy Future: EPR, Bottle Bill, Packaging and Beyond." Listen in as the panelists discuss how EPR laws will work on the ground, how costs and responsibilities will shift between the players, and what's next for the industry.

This week's episode of the Waste World Podcast features a session from WasteExpo 2024 titled, "The Heart, Science & Business of Sustainability - A Fireside Chat with Tara Hemmer." Listen in as Tara and recent podcast guest, Kristin Kinder, discuss Tara's work at WM, why business is good for sustainability, and why sustainability is good for business.

In part two of the Waste World Podcast's countdown of the top stories from Waste360.com, Stef and Gage reveal the year's most popular story and name their favorite moments from 2024.

On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage discuss the big happenings of the year and start counting down the top stories of 2024. In this two-part episode, find out the first half of the Top 10 stories of the year from Waste360.com.

This week's episode of the Waste World Podcast features a panel from Waste Expo 2024. The discussion, titled: "Recycling is BS"–Combating Myths & Altering Perceptions–For Everyone’s Sake, looks into key research findings into what it will take from all of us in the value chain to incite the change necessary to accelerate recycling best practices.

This week on the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage sit down with Gordon Cooper, CEO and Founder of Global Sensor Systems, to discuss safety solutions and the importance of being proactive.

On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage catch up with James Jennings from the Illinois EPA and Jeff Galad of Recycle Coach.

Each year, Waste360 asks the industry to lift up their young professionals for recognition and honor them as a new class of leaders representing all things waste. Join us to hear from a sampling of the newly crowned 40 Under 40 Class of 2024. As a group, they'll usher in new ideas and approaches alongside tried-and-true practices in the field. We'll see why they are the future leaders of...

On this week's episode of Waste World, Stef and Gage chat with Jonathan Quinn, CEO of U.S. Plastics Pact about reducing plastic waste, packaging and building a circular system.

On this week's episode, listen in to a session from WasteExpo 2024 titled, "Successfully "Tik-toking" the Waste Industry for Change & Diversity." Join Gage Edwards as he moderates a panel that features Waste World co-host Stefanie Valentic and other social media industry experts.

This week, Stefanie and Gage are joined by Jessica Gonzalez of Happen Ventures to discuss reuse and how to effectively reuse in the modern world. Waste World is a podcast by Waste360.com where hosts Stefanie Valentic and Gage Edwards will be joined by industry professionals, influencers, and community members for in-depth discussions in the world of waste. 

On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Editorial Director Stefanie Valentic chats with Andreas Osbar, president and CEO of Castrol Americas, about the state of the oil industry and the challenges and opportunities associated with creating a circular system for lubricants.

In Waste World's inaugural episode, we are joined by Kristin Kinder who has 15 years in the waste industry and sustainability, most recently holding positions at WasteQuip and the host of WasteExpo's annual TRASHION show. She serves as an expert on key industry topics and positive environmental change. Her 2017 TEDx talk has inspired thousands. Waste360 honored her with 2019's 40 Un...