Carolina Recycling Podcast
Advancing waste reduction and recycling in the Carolinas since 1989.
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Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
On this episode of Carolina Recycling Podcast we chat with Coca-Cola Consolidated's Senior Director of Public Affairs and Sustainability Todd Marty. We chat about the steps that Coca-Cola Consolidated are taking to promote and perfect circularity in the beverage industry, the ways they are reducing the environmental impact of packaging, how they are working with communities and governments to increase education, and all things recycling and sustainability. Buckle up, this one is a fun ride!
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
To kick off Black History Month, on this episode we are joined by Founder and Creative Director of Springclean CT Anderson. Springclean is a non-profit whose mission is to create jobs and reduce landfill space by repurposing textile material in new and innovative ways. This episode was recorded during a Halloween event hosted by Springclean at the Innovation Barn in Charlotte North Carolina where patrons could come in and epicycle a halloween costume with pieces from the Springclean closet. Due to this being our first live event recording for our podcast you will hear some background noise from the event itself. As a bonus you can head to our YouTube channel and watch this interview and see Springclean and CT in action and also get to see a couple of Halloween costumes!
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
In this episode we are joined by Chef Cater Alexander at The Cherokee Convention Center. CRA's upcoming conference (April 8-11, 2024) will be held at the brand new Cherokee Convention Center where recyclers will be able to enjoy a brand new, completely non-smoking facility, new restaurants, and hotel rooms! Chef Carter is the executive chef at The Cherokee Convention Center and was excited to chat with us about the Code Green Initiative, local sourcing of food and resources, and so much more that has been put in place to up the ante on sustainability. We hope you enjoy this episode, if you do, please subscribe to the podcast!
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
This week we are joined By Amy Aussieker from the Innovation Barn in Charlotte to discuss CRA's upcoming Lunch and Learn event on July 20! The Innovation Barn is Charlotte’s center for circular innovation, and is a combination of entrepreneurial businesses, zero-waste initiatives, and a space to convene groups in order to learn more about and implement circular projects. We hope you enjoy this episode and that you can join us for this one of a kind opportunity with the Innovation Barn next month!
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
In this episode we speak with Chaz Miller on the current state of the recycling markets, restoring faith in recycling, and the steps we can individually take to improve recycling in own our communities. We hope you enjoy this episode, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!
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Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
We are taking a look at the Paying it Forward report that was released by The Recycling Partnership. Scott Mouw talks us through the report with his legendary style and industry knowledge. We hope you enjoy this episode and that you will consider subscribing to the Carolina Recycling Podcast!
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Will Sagar, the Executive Director of the Southeast Recycling Development Council, joins the podcast to discuss the economics of recycling. Will explains how demand works for recyclable commodities and why the market fluctuates.
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Food waste is the next frontier of waste reduction. Bianca Howard of Wake County Environmental Services discusses the best strategies for reducing or composting food waste.
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
The Executive Director of the CRA, Mary McClellan, tackles the most prevalent myths in the recycling industry. Got recycling questions? Ask them on https://connect.cra-recycle.org/
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Market expert Chaz Miller joins the Carolina Recycling Podcast to discuss the improving recycling markets.
About CRA:
Advancing waste reduction and recycling in the Carolinas since 1989.
The Carolina Recycling Association (CRA) is a 501(c)(3) organization established to advance waste reduction and recycling in the Carolinas. The CRA is supported by a community of people - multi-national corporations, small businesses, local government, state government agencies, colleges & universities, and individuals across the Carolinas who are committed to waste reduction and recycling efforts. With over 300 member organizations (over 800 individuals), the CRA is ever growing and changing to benefit our members and the recycling industry. Find out more about CRA’s work and how to join at www.cra-recycle.org.