Previous Impact Episodes
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
Scrap vs. Waste: What’s the Difference? with ISRI’s Scott Horne
ISRI has a mantra, “Scrap is Not Waste, and Recycling is Not Disposal.” How is that more important today than nearly two decades ago?
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The Economics of Recycling with ISRI’s Joe Pickard
Recycled materials are valuable commodities. What are the market forces impacting the recycling industry? And why are recyclables considered valuable commodities?
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An Inside Look at Scrapyard Operations with Kramer Metals’ Doug Kramer
What do the day-to-day operations of a scrapyard look like?
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Designing for Tomorrow with Tarkett’s Feliks Bezati
The materials of today are the products of tomorrow. How is a company like Tarkett embracing the circular economy?
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Vancouver Convention Centre LEEDs the Way with Dan Lee
The Vancouver Convention Centre’s Dan Lee talks about how the facility is first in its class – Platinum LEED-certified and a sustainability leader for the industry.
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K-12 Students Find Creativity Through Auto Recycling with JASON Learning’s Patrick Shea
JASON Learning inspires students to engage with recycling through its annual competition.
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Being Green is Easy with Caterpillar’s Neil LeBlanc
Kermit once said, “It’s not easy being green.” But when it comes to sustainability, does that really hold true?
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One Bin vs. Single Stream vs. Dual Stream with ISRI’s David Wagger
Of these methods, which is best for recycling?
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Where Your Car Goes at the End of its Life with SA Recycling’s Tom Knippel
Throw out what you thought you knew about recycling cars! It’s not anything like what Hollywood shows you!
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Designing Products with Recycling in Mind with LG Electronics’ John Taylor
LG Electronics counts recycling as one of its key design features. How can other companies be moved to adopt such a mindset?
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The Life of Recycled Paper with Texas Recycling’s Joel Litman
How does recycled paper get transformed into new products?
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The Sustainable Option to Plastic Wrap with Bee’s Wrap Sarah Kaeck
Plastic wrap is one of those household items that can be easy to go through and throw out quickly. Fortunately, Bee’s Wrap is your sustainable salvation.
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