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Hosted by Nataliya Shcherbatyuk · education · EN · 35 episodes
We are here to update you on the latest research about BDM and recycling options PE mulch as well as help you to answer any questions you might have. In each episode, we'll dive into the latest research, trends, news, and insights on why mulch matters and how we can improve plastic mulch end-of-life options. We'll also branch out and discuss other plastics as well as talk to researchers, experts, and practitioners in the field who will share their insights and experiences on how to use mulch effectively in different settings.
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Mulch Matters is hosted by Nataliya Shcherbatyuk. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Willingness to Pay: Kevin Morris on Consumer Demand for Sustainable Strawberries" (28 September 2026, 33 minutes), "Inside the Mulch Film Challenge: A Deep Dive with Waste Expert Gene Jones" (28 August 2026, 37 minutes), and "Turning recovered plastic mulch into opportunities for asphalt" (27 July 2026, 31 minutes).
Mulch Matters publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 35 episodes.
Booking probability for Mulch Matters is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Mulch Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Mulch Matters's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Mulch Matters are Crop Farming Services and Recycling & Environmental Cleanup. Mulch Matters has an education audience.
Nataliya Shcherbatyuk hosts Mulch Matters, an education show with 35 episodes published.
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Episode #35
In this episode of Mulch Matters , host Dr. Nataliya Shcherbatyuk talks with Kevin Morris, a PhD student in the School of Economic Sciences at Washington State University, whose research focuses on consumer willingness...
Episode #34
In this episode of Mulch Matters , host Dr. Nataliya Shcherbatyuk sits down with Gene Jones, Executive Director of the Southern Waste Information Exchange, to unpack more than four decades of experience in waste...
Episode #33
In this episode of Mulch Matters , host Dr. Nataliya Shcherbatyuk sits down with Dr. Karl Englund (Washington State University) and Dr. Kun Zhang (California State University, Chico) to explore one of the most...
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In this episode of Mulch Matters , host Dr. Nataliya Shcherbatyuk sits down with Cynthia Bosibori Sigira , a PhD researcher at NC State University, to explore the rapidly evolving world of agricultural plastic mulch and...
Episode #31
<p>What really happens to mulch films after they're used—and which options are truly sustainable? In this episode, PhD candidate Oluwatunmise Dada joins us to break down the full cradle‑to‑grave life cycle of...
Episode #30
<p>In this episode, host Dr. Nataliya Shcherbatyuk sits down with Hadi Ghasemi, a Florida-based researcher, to explore how biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) are performing in real-world strawberry production...
Episode #29
<p>In this episode of Mulch Matters, host Dr. Nataliya Shcherbatyuk sits down with University of Tennessee researchers Dr. Sean Schaeffer and Jacob Clements to explore the unseen world beneath our feet, where...
Episode #28
<p>In this episode of Mulch Matters, host Dr. Nataliya Shcherbatyuk sits down with Dan Martens, Vice President of Novamont North America, for a deep and candid conversation about the past, present, and future of...
Episode #27
<p>In this episode of Mulch Matters, host Dr. Nataliya Shcherbatyuk sits down with Washington State University PhD researcher Xueyu Zhou to dig into what really happens to biodegradable mulch once it's tilled into the...
Episode #26
<p >In this episode of Mulch Matters, we are joined by Dr. Beth Prosnitz, a postdoctoral research associate and sociologist at Washington State University, to explore the human side of plastic mulch decisions in...
Episode #25
<p >In this episode of Mulch Matters, we sit down with Sam Baker, CEO of Wriggle Brew, for a compelling conversation that bridges soil science, sustainability, and the future of plastic waste management. What began as a...
Episode #24
<p > This podcast episode from Mulch Matters features an in-depth conversation with Theron Smith, co-owner of Flipping Iron—a California-based recycling company that has evolved from metal recovery to becoming a key...
Episode #23
<p >In this episode we're diving into a type of mulch you may not have heard much about—lignocellulose film (LCF). Joining me is Aidan Williams, who has been researching this bio-based biodegradable mulch made from...
Episode #22
<p >In this episode of Mulch Matters, we welcome Dr. Shuresh Ghimire, Associate Extension Educator and IPM Specialist at the University of Connecticut. From his roots on a small farm in Nepal to leading integrated pest...
Episode #21
<p >In this episode of Mulch Matters, we speak with Jazmine Mejia-Muñoz, Water Quality Program Manager at the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, about the intersection of agriculture, conservation, and plastic use...
Episode #20
<p>In this episode of Mulch Matters, we are joined by Dr. Carol Miles from Washington State University, for a compelling conversation about her recent trip to China to attend the International Strawberry Symposium. Our...
Episode #19
<p >In this episode of Mulch Matters, we sit down with Ben Andros, President of Andros Engineering, to explore how innovative machinery and thoughtful design are transforming the way we manage plasticulture in...
Episode #18
<p >In this insightful episode of our podcast, we welcome Nayab Gull, a Ph.D. student at Washington State University, to discuss the complex and critical topic of microplastics in agricultural soils. From her unexpected...
Episode #17
<p > In this episode we have an engaging conversation with Kevin DeWhitt, the founder of PDO Technology, about the pressing issue of plastic waste management in agriculture. As the world grapples with plastic pollution...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode of Mulch Matters, we welcome Dr. Karen Mancl, a professor at Ohio State University and a fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center. Dr. Mancl shares her expertise in plastic pollution, sustainability, and...
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Managing Partner of Mobility VC, The Shift Podcast
Global Director of Digital Product Management, Washington State University
Southern Waste Information Exchange
Washington State University
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