Hosted by Alastair MacCallum · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 25 episodes
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Welcome to Trash Talk, the official podcast by Zero Waste Canada, where we dive deep into the world of Zero Waste and the circular economy. Each episode features change-makers who are helping lead us to a more sustainable world. From practical tips on waste reduction to the latest industry innovation, we’re here to spark conversations that inspire action. Whether you're a sustainability pro or just beginning your Zero Waste journey, Trash Talk offers fresh insights and real-world strategies for living lighter on the planet. Let’s build a greener, waste-free future together!
Alastair MacCallum hosts Zero Waste Canada - Trash Talk, a society show with 25 episodes published.
Those who work in the waste industry often admit that the state of the bins are one of the first things they notice about a property. We discussed the changing face of waste containers with David Fortier from Molok, who
We were joined by the co-founders of Waste Administration + Tracking Software (WATS), Laura Rosenshine and Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, to talk about their journeys in the waste industry and what led to their focus on was
This episode features Ishrat Tajani from Recycle Track Systems (RTS), who spoke about her inspiration for getting into the waste industry and how she is driven to make a positive impact. By combining her time being in th
We welcomed Jamie Kaminski back to the podcast, and he was also joined by Paolo Muir. They spoke about the history of HSR Zero Waste, as well as some recent recognition they received from a Clean50 award. We also discuss
There are many layers to waste reduction in the multi-residential sector, and thankfully there are experts like Gerald Grant out there to help us understand them. Gerald tells us where his waste journey began and what le
Deanna Rae was a corporate sustainability champion for years, and now having left the corporate world she is embracing decluttering and a minimalistic mindset. In this episode she talks about some sustainability wins fro
Sue Maxwell from Zero Waste BC runs through the current status of Zero Waste policy in the Metro Vancouver region. Key issues include the Burnaby incinerator, and Zero Waste goals in the upcoming solid waste management p
There are many layers to circularity within buildings. Helene Carpentier talks about key areas of opportunity she has identified from her global experience in real estate sustainability, and the positive impact she is ha
Waste technology is known for being behind other utilities in terms of measuring, metering or accurately quantifying. Here, Brian Dolan from DSQ Technology talks about his journey from waste broker to designing software
In this episode, podcast host Alastair MacCallum details his journey to Canada and subsequent experience in the waste industry. Having worked on sustainability teams in real estate since the start of 2022, he also speaks
In this episode, Evan Gwynne Davies tells us what inspired him to found Scrapp, a Zero Waste software platform that started as a barcode-scanning app to help students recycle correctly. Evan also shares some insights int
In this episode, Jamie Kaminski tells us about what sparked his Zero Waste journey, as well has his highlights from a recent trip to Istanbul to take part in the Global Zero Waste Forum. He also shares his thoughts on wh
As we approach another holiday season it's a great time to speak about Zero Waste shopping. In this episode, we spoke with Shivani Gupta about her Zero Waste journey and what ultimately led her to leave her corporate job
The "fast fashion" industry is a huge contributor to textile waste, so how can fashion be more circular? On this episode, we spoke with Christa Clay, Business Development Manager at Debrand, about the positive impact of
On this episode we spoke with Sean Miles, Director of Binners' Project, about the importance of retaining people-centred solutions in a waste industry that's seeing some rapid advancements through integration on new tech
In September 2024, Austin FC's Q2 Stadium became the first soccer-specific stadium to earn Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) Gold certification. We spoke to Nick Otte, VP of Stadium Operations, about what started
Waste management can be a confusing process, with different regulations, item acceptability etc depending on what country, province or city you're in. In this episode, we speak with Raeane Bernard from Waste Solutions, w
In this episode I am joined by Bing Jiang and William Anifowose, co-founders of Luxinn Supply Corp. We discuss their respective career journey's, what led them to creating Canada's first biodegradable linens, and what im
Any form of burning or incinerating waste, even to create energy, is at the bottom of the Zero Waste hierarchy, yet many cities that promote "Zero Waste pathways" or "Circular Economy Action Plans" are advancing waste-to
The Trash Talk podcast returns! In this episode we are joined by Jeff Wint, Senior Account Manager at Recycling Alternative. Jeff has held several roles within the waste industry, and shares his insights on what innovati
Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli
Co-Founder · Waste Administration + Tracking Software
1 appearance on this show
Prof Brian Dolan
master's level counselor, recovery coach, and board member · Sacred Heart University
1 appearance on this show
Shivani Gupta
PhD, Ayurvedic practitioner, founder of Fusionary Formulas, author of The Inflammation Code · Ayurvedic Medicine
1 appearance on this show
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