The Sustainiacs by OPT USA, Inc. - Meet the Innovators and Disruptors of Sustainability

<p>Brought to you by OPT USA, Inc. <br>Learn what is new in Sustainability. From Industry Leaders to start-ups and entrepreneurs, we are talking with the current and future leaders of Sustainability, Recycling, and Circularity in supply chains. <br><br>Leaders of enterprise and hopeful entrepreneurs discuss the solutions and technologies needed to take back our oceans, waterways, and environment. From NPO beach clean-ups to Big Chemical Industry supply chains, there are surprising efforts and technological advancements everywhere.</p>

Chris Draper: Bringing Certainty to ESG

Chris Draper Founder and CEO of ESG RAC joins Michael to discuss RACS, Human Units, and the opportunities before us in the world of E, S, and G. It isn't just in the E and, that E does NOT stand for just Emissions. It's more like a three pronged Yin and Yang. The Sustainiacshttps://sustainiacs.com/

05-26
01:13:30

Renewable Energy from Industry Waste

There are many steps to "going green" in energy or other and, there are many inputs and calculations in determining carbon footprints. Now, combine a company that takes the initial steps and while developing that infrastructure it continues to introduce new technologies to continue to improve on the green aspect of renewable energy sources. Corey Woolard - CEO of Peak Renewables

05-12
42:59

Marketing's role in Sustainability

In this episode Jennie Malafarina CEO of Virago Marketing discusses the Logistics of Logistics Marketing and what role does, should, and can Marketing play in recycling and support of circular economies.

05-02
01:01:31

10 years of The Recycling Partnership

Meet Keefe Harrison CEO of The Recycling Partnership. A driving force in advancing recycling through:Development of accessBehavioral changes through educationCreation of vital Infrastructure for circularity. From inspiration to global brand support, the journey and mission of this "sustainiac" is quite impressive.

04-22
46:25

A Heidelberg inspired Sustainable Life

Vice President of Wally Grow Elise Grosdidier discusses the sustainable indoor (and outdoor) wall planter and how her time living abroad inspired her efforts to bring a bit of sustainability and intention to the U.S. Midwest.

04-14
55:22

The NEW Bio Dome - Not a Sequel

Jerah Siegal - Founder and CEO of Bio Dome trybiodome.com talks about his start-up that is using new (and old) technologies to bring fresh produce to urban food deserts. A true pleasure celebrating and evangelizing the work of young entrepreneurs and the future stewards of Earth. Because, no one cares about Bud and Doyle's adventures trying to find a bathroom

04-07
56:35

They don't grow 'em like they used to....

The business of reclaimed lumber is the passion of Eric Law and the people at Urban Machine. Like many opportunities in sustainability it is a blue ocean of innovation, lower costs, improved quality, and circularity for the construction vertical. The Sustainiacshttps://thesustainiacs.buzzsprout.com

03-24
46:18

The Chemistry Between Polymers and People

Senior Manager of Sustainability and Plastics News - Notable Leader in Sustainability 2023 Adam Wozniak is on The Sustainiacs discussion the many roads to plastic circularity and the plethora of red herrings and dead ends.

03-02
58:25

Actionist

From cleaning up a neighborhood pool to Chief Sustainability Officer and VP of Industry Tamsin Ettefagh discuss her life journey and the nascent technologies at Purecycle disrupting the plastic recycling world.

02-26
01:01:29

Leading the Sustainability Charge with Action and Data

Activism is foolhardy! But ACTION and DATA are the tools of a leader!Meet two amazing leaders in: Bonnie Monteleone - Executive Director at The Plastic Ocean ProjectandNina Butler - CEO at Stina

01-25
01:12:01

Sustainable Agriculture

From fruit to vegetables and cattle to catfish, the sustainability of our food supply is as important as the efficiencies and volumes of production. Lisa DeVetter, Professor of Horticulture at Washington State University discusses the importance of finding sustainable alternatives and methods to continuously improve farm production and sustainability. From data and computer science to the logistics of production and suppl chain; do you have what it takes to be a horticulturist? ...

11-26
49:02

Creative Surprise from Ocean Recovery Alliance

Doug Woodring - Founder / Managing Director of Ocean Recovery Alliance is The Sustainiac on this episode. Doug sets me straight on the global flow of plastic waste and recycled content and the story behind China's National Sword policies. We also discuss the amazing programs that the Ocean Recovery Alliance is doing in Hong Kong, Cambodia and beyond.

11-05
55:46

Responsibly Moving Goods, Resources, And Ideas

Vice President of sustainable solutions at Rehrig Pacific Company Erika Le talks about the four pillars that make Rehrig the leader in supply chain sustainability solutions and the values that drive the mission. Responsible Consumption and ProductionSustainable Cities and CommunitiesReduced InequalitiesDecent Work and Economic GrowthThese are the goals of Rehrig.

10-16
01:11:22

Circular Supply Chain Network w/ Deborah Dull

She's back! Deborah Dull is back and this time we talk @circularsupplychainnetwork3961 !The Circular Supply Chain Network is a global community of #circular #supplychain geeks, passionate about accelerating the transition to circular #operations. We educate, connect and innovate for circular supply chains that are good for the #environment, #society, #business and #innovation.

10-03
50:07

The silent "dot" and the "Mad Max" of Digital Passports

Max Winograd Vice President of Digital Solutions at Avery Dennison talks about his journey from a Political Science Major at Brown University to Polymer entrepreneurship and VP of Digital Identification solutions at Avery Dennison. DPP or digital passports for literally everything is the solution begin created. The uses from supply chain resiliency to sustainable plastics and container stuffing efficiencies are almost endless and....essential to our advancements in environmental and econ...

09-24
49:49

Take me home to Green....Current Solutions

Chad Pregracke is president of Green Current Solutions. Home of Palletgonia!!! A shipping pallet made from reclaimed plastic waste. 18 years on a barge and a life time of cleaning up the rivers he grew up on, Chad now supplies the logistics industry with a green alternative to wood pallets. Cleaning rivers, planting 1.9 million oak trees, living on a barge for 18 years, and now manufacturing plastic pallets from reclaimed river waste plastic. Can't we all just do a little?

09-03
50:53

Global Circularity and Sustainability in Supply Chains with Deborah Dull

The Sustainiacs Michael Vincent and guest Deborah Dull talk @GenpactGlobal #Global #supplychain #sustainability and @circularsupplychainnetwork3961 #Circularity in Supply Chains.

08-13
43:45

Salina Docherty - From the Caribbean to Nigerian Rice Farmers

It is truly amazing the commitment that some individuals have to creating a better world. Salina Docherty is a shining example. What is more, she employs solid business acumen with her desire to bring positive impact to lives around the world. A business drive that some consider essential and far too many have forgotten. The growth percentage and "hockey stick timeline" are NOT the important aspects to sustainable and truly successful business. Salina explains it much better.

07-30
51:52

Sustainability in Freight Forwarding

Bill Kascel SCP of Sustainable Innovations at Kuehne + Nagel talks about the challenges and rewards of leading 78,000 plus people in sustainability.

06-11
01:00:12

Lars Ward of FreightVana...The Lorax?

Lars Ward of FreightVana joins Michael Vincent on The Sustainiacs to talk about #planting #trees and the #intermediaries role in #sustainability is. #logistic #freightbrokers and #intermediaries are under more a more pressure to supply #shippers and #BOCs with #sustainable #logisticssolutions. But, what is, should, can, and what will be demanded of them?

05-30
01:00:30

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