Episode 45: TAGPods, a zero waste, tech enabled bulk dispensing solution for the grocery marketplace!

In Episode 48 of the Get Better at Garbage Podcast we catch up with Jacquie Hutchings, Co-Founder of Friendlier, a sustainable packaging solution working to transition the world from single-use to reuse! Jacquie talks about how restaurants are becoming friendlier to a sustainable alternative for food packaging. Social Media Friendlier (@be.friendlier) • Instagram photos and videos Friendlier (@be_friendlier) / Twitter Friendlier | Facebook Friendlier: Overview | LinkedIn

In episode 47 of the Get Better At Garbage podcast we introduce Taylor McCarten, Co-Founder and CEO of Bin Breeze. Bin Breeze was founded to help you get better at compost and combat the yearly invasion of fruit flies! Bin Breeze is the world's first all-natural, non-toxic indoor composting powder that is created from waste wood that would otherwise be burned or landfilled.  Listen to this episode to get the down-low on keeping your compost bins breezy this summer! http://recycle-smart.com/podcast/ Bin Breeze BinBreeze: Overview | LinkedIn BinBreeze (@binbreeze) • Instagram photos and videos BinBreeze (@bin_breeze)  Twitter BinBreeze | Facebook Contact Taylor Here: [email protected] 

Introducing Vodkow, an incredibly smooth vodka milked from cows.....just kidding! On episode 46 we are joined by Omid McDonald, Founder of Dairy Distillery to learn about how a milk processing by-product can be upcycled into premium vodka to create a sustainable and delicious beverage.  Dairy Distillery  Dairy Distillery (@dairydistillery) • Instagram photos and videos Dairy Distillery | Facebook Dairy Distillery (@DairyDistillery) / Twitter Dairy Distillery -The Spirit of Dairy : Overview | LinkedIn

We're talking to The Aggressive Good, a company focused on sustainable innovation in the grocery bulk dispensing arena. Chris F. CTO and Geoff M. CCO joined us to spread the word about the launch of their latest product, TAGPods. On this episode, we'll discuss how TAGPods are bringing tech to the age-old area of bulk dispensing for a more sustainable shopping experience.  For listeners in the Vancouver area that want to learn more about TAGPods, swing by the Vancouver Convention Centre this weekend where TAGPods will be showcased at the CHFA West 2022 tradeshow in booth 1715! The Aggressive Good Website: The Aggressive Good LinkedIn: The Aggressive Good | LinkedIn Instagram: TAG - The Aggressive Good (@theaggressivegood)  For more updates follow us on social media at: LinkedIn: RecycleSmart™ | LinkedIn Twitter: RecycleSmart (@wastewatchers) / Twitter Facebook: RecycleSmart | Facebook Instagram: RecycleSmart (@recyclesmart)

How was Velcro invented? Did you know beavers inspired the evolutional design of a wetsuit? What exactly is biomimicry? In episode 44 on the GBAG podcast, we interview Jamie Miller, PhD - President of Biomimicry Frontiers who explains how using natural design principles can help society be both environmentally and economically sustainable.  Links:  Biomimicry Commons  Linkedin: Biomimicry Frontiers Instagram: biomimicryfrontiers  Facebook: @biomimicryfrontiers For more updates follow us on social media at: LinkedIn: RecycleSmart™ | LinkedIn Twitter: RecycleSmart (@wastewatchers) / Twitter Facebook: RecycleSmart | Facebook Instagram: RecycleSmart (@recyclesmart)

In our first official episode of 2022, we are joined by Jen Henry, Founder and CEO of Perk Eco, a BC-based start-up that specializes in providing coffee shops with an innovative solution to recycle that pesky plastic or wax-lined coffee cups. Coffee cups are hard to recycle and they often end up being landfilled or incinerated. Listen to episode 43 to learn more!   Follow us on our socials to stay up to date on all things sustainable!  Perk Eco:  Perk Eco (@PerkEco) / Twitter Perk Eco | Facebook Perk Eco Inc.: Overview | LinkedIn We recycle coffee shop waste (@perk_eco) • Instagram  RecycleSmart: Smart Waste Management & Recycling Solutions for Canadian Companies (recycle-smart.com) RecycleSmart (@wastewatchers) / Twitter RecycleSmart | Facebook RecycleSmart (@recyclesmart) • Instagram RecycleSmart: My Company | LinkedIn

It's official, RecycleSmart is a BC Top Employer! We called up our own stars to the mic to talk about what it takes to bring home a BC Top Employer accolade. Courtney and Tegan spill the beans on the benefits of being a RecycleSmart team member aka Smartian, as well as discussing how Tegan developed leadership experience which helped shape her department!  Visit our Socials to stay updated on our content!  Instagram RecycleSmart (@recyclesmart)  LinkedIn RecycleSmart | LinkedIn Twitter (@wastewatchers) Facebook  RecycleSmart Solutions

For our last episode of the 2021 year on the Get Better at Garbage podcast, we are joined by Danny Mauti, CEO of Metro Group and Metro Compactor Service. In this episode, we talk tech with Danny as we dive into how Metro Compactor has developed proprietary iSmart Technology that remotely monitors the fill level and performance of compactors across North America.  Website: Metro Compactor Service - Your one stop shop for waste and recycling equipment LinkedIn: Metro Compactor Service Inc

In episode 40, on the Get Better at Garbage podcast, we got to connect with Anastasia Kiku and Jason Hawkins from Reusables! A Vancouver-based start-up designed to reduce our reliance on takeout container plastics. This "Packaging as a Service" platform will innovate and reduce the barriers for consumers to opt for reusable containers from their favourite restaurants. Learn more about how Anastasia and Jason created Reusables and how they plan to scale up and bring this sustainable option to restaurants near you!   Reusables - https://reusables.com/ LinkedIn - Reusables.com: LinkedIn Instagram - reusables_takeout - Reusables.com (@reusables_takeout) • Instagram 

On the latest episode of the Get Better At Garbage podcast we speak with Andy Chou, CEO of Soapstand and Drinkfill. Andy's company has developed an innovative method for retail and residential locations to bring the power of zero-waste refill stations to customers and residents. Andy talks about how COVID 19 created a pivot from refilling reusable drink containers back to the roots of the company which developed a high tech soap refill system that reduces waste and increases convenience.  Soapstand: www.soapstand.com IG: Soapstand (@soapstandco)  LinkedIn: Soapstand: Overview | LinkedIn Twitter: Soapstand (@Soapstand)  Drinkfill: Drinkfill | Zero-Waste Beverage Refill Station IG: Drinkfill (@drinkfillco)  LinkedIn: Drinkfill: About | LinkedIn