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• Driving Nature-Positive Change: The Rise of Nature Tech Solutions

  Social entrepreneur Gilad Goren, hailing from New York, delved into his diverse background spanning tourism, travel tech, and philanthropy before pivoting towards impact and blockchain realms, with a specific focus on nature credits and carbon credits. Sharing insights on The Green Insider, he elaborated on his journey crafting marketplace solutions and navigating the intricacies of nature-based projects. Goren’s involvement with the Nature Tech Collective underscores his dedication to fostering nature-positive transitions, urging companies to confront nature-related issues within their supply chains beyond just carbon credits. The emphasis lies on leveraging technology to bolster the dependability and scalability of nature-based solutions while synergizing with ecological expertise. Anticipating a surge in investments in nature tech due to the heightened acknowledgment of nature’s significance, Gilad foresees sectoral growth irrespective of external interventions. The Nature Tech Collective, underpinned by philanthropic support and entrepreneurial leadership, adopts a practical, product-centric stance towards environmental endeavors. Enterprises are increasingly drawn to embedding sustainability within their supply chains and engaging in landscape-level collaborations, focusing on verifying and accrediting carbon reductions sans credit issuance. Gilad advocates for a holistic, systemic approach to Nature Tech, advocating for community involvement and the transparent sharing of both achievements and setbacks. Nature Tech directory debuted during New York Climate Week, inviting listeners to explore and seek assistance within this burgeoning sphere. To be an Insider Please subscribe to The Green Insider powered by ERENEWABLE wherever you get your podcast from and remember to leave us a five-star rating. This podcast is sponsored by UTSI International. To learn more about our sponsor or ask about being a sponsor, contact ERENEWABLE and the Green Insider Podcast. The post Driving Nature-Positive Change: The Rise of Nature Tech Solutions appeared first on eRENEWABLE.

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• ReCIRCLE Solutions: Scaling Organic Waste into Sustainable Feed

  Mike Nemer welcomes Clemens Stockreiter to his podcast, The Green Insider to discuss his company ReCIRCLE Solutions, which focuses on organic recycling in Ontario. Clemens shared his background in the paper, packaging, and recycling industry and explained ReCIRCLE Solutions’ mission to prevent organic food waste from ending up in landfills. Organic Food Waste Diversion Initiative ReCIRCLE targets pre-consumer food waste from producers and supermarkets. Waste is characterized and tracked using a proprietary tool called TraceOS. Food waste is repurposed into animal feed through custom-developed recipes. The animal feed has a significantly lower carbon footprint than landfilling or other disposal methods. A prototype facility in Ontario diverted 27,000 tons of waste in 2024. Plans are underway to scale the model to California and other U.S. regions. Food Waste Diversion Success Story Diverting 27,000 tons of waste avoided 13,860 metric tons of CO₂ emissions. TraceOS provides real-time tracking of waste diversion and CO₂ savings for partners. Collaborations with nutrition experts are developing feed for beef, poultry, and soil applications. Exploring anaerobic digestion for non-farmable waste streams. AT Production and Cost Optimization Focus on optimizing AT (animal feed transformation) production and maximizing feedstock value. Feed products are more cost-effective than traditional materials like soy or wheat. Offers economic and environmental benefits for farming partners. Expansion and Future Plans Success is attributed to a high-performing, mission-driven team. To be an Insider Please subscribe to The Green Insider powered by ERENEWABLE wherever you get your podcast from and remember to leave us a five-star rating. This podcast is sponsored by UTSI International. To learn more about our sponsor or ask about being a sponsor, contact ERENEWABLE and the Green Insider Podcast. The post ReCIRCLE Solutions: Scaling Organic Waste into Sustainable Feed appeared first on eRENEWABLE.

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• Catching Up with Chris Whittaker at the Disasters and Resilient City Expos

  This month’s quick Follower Friday highlights our time at the Disasters Expo USA and Resilient City Expo in Houston, where we had the pleasure of reconnecting with Chris Whittaker, an alum of The Green Insider podcast. Chris Whittaker serves as the city manager/administrator for Magnolia, TX, and during our discussions at the conference, we delved into the insights gained and the ongoing resilience initiatives in Magnolia. A special shoutout to the team behind Disasters Expo USA/Resilient City Expo for their exceptional work and warm hospitality. We extend our gratitude to Mark LaCour from OGGN for graciously hosting us in their podcast lounge. We express our sincere thanks to our dedicated listeners, followers, guests, and our sponsor, UTSI International. Your support is truly appreciated. To be an Insider Please subscribe to The Green Insider powered by ERENEWABLE wherever you get your podcast from and remember to leave us a five-star rating. This podcast is sponsored by UTSI International. To learn more about our sponsor or ask about being a sponsor, contact ERENEWABLE and the Green Insider Podcast. The post Catching Up with Chris Whittaker at the Disasters and Resilient City Expos appeared first on eRENEWABLE.

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• TerraCycle’s Innovative Recycling Mission

  Tom Szaky, the Founder and CEO of TerraCycle, joined Mike Nemer for a podcast discussion about recycling on episode 305 of The Green Insider. They discussed TerraCycle’s mission to recycle items that are typically not recyclable, with Tom explaining that their offices are constructed from waste materials like soda bottles and old doors. Here are the key takeaways from the discussion between Mike Nemer and TerraCycle’s founder, Tom Szaky: 1. TerraCycle’s Core Mission The company’s primary goal is to “recycle the non-recyclable.” They focus on waste streams that local municipal recycling systems typically do not accept, such as cigarette butts, dirty diapers, chewing gum, wetsuits, and writing instruments. 2. The Recycling Challenge: Economics vs. Technology Tom Szaky explained that the main barrier to recycling isn’t technology—he states that all objects are technically recyclable. The real challenge is economic feasibility. Most waste is not profitable to recycle because the cost of collecting and processing it is higher than the value of the materials recovered. 3. Global Operations & History Origin: Tom Szaky started TerraCycle in his college dorm room 25 years ago. Global Reach: The company now operates in 20 countries and offers recycling solutions for over 400 different waste streams. Milestone: In the U.S., they are close to recycling their one-billionth cigarette butt. 4. Business Model & Recycling Programs TerraCycle operates two main types of recycling programs: Free Programs: These are funded by manufacturers and retailers, allowing consumers to recycle specific products (like writing instruments) at no cost. Paid Solutions: For waste streams not covered by free programs, TerraCycle offers paid recycling options. 5. Specific Recycling Processes Tom detailed the processes for several waste streams: Writing Instruments (Pens): Collected from schools and businesses. They are shredded, the ink darkens the plastic, and metal components are separated. The plastic fraction is processed into new polymers sold to manufacturers (e.g., in the automotive and construction industries). Tom noted that Pilot in Japan successfully creates new pens from recycled ones. Dirty Diapers: Collected from sources like nurseries and elderly care facilities. Cigarette Butts: Collected from urban areas and specific venues. 6. Future Plans Tom mentioned that TerraCycle is focused on growth, including: Recent and future acquisitions in the U.S. Expansion of their “reuse” platform in Europe. To be an Insider Please subscribe to The Green Insider powered by ERENEWABLE wherever you get your podcast from and remember to leave us a five-star rating. This podcast is sponsored by UTSI International. To learn more about our sponsor or ask about being a sponsor, contact ERENEWABLE and the Green Insider Podcast. The post TerraCycle’s Innovative Recycling Mission appeared first on eRENEWABLE.

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• Sustainable Houston: AI, Workforce, and Carbon Goals

  Alissa Nixon shared her background at Siemens, where she has worked in various sectors including oil and gas, automotive, and chemicals, and highlighted her involvement in sustainability initiatives and educational boards. Alissa shared her background at Siemens, highlighting experience in oil and gas, automotive, chemicals, sustainability initiatives, and educational boards. This week’s UTSI International Follower Friday on The Green Insider hear about: -Her attending Houston’s Climate and Energy Tech Week, noting a focus on AI, data centers, and cleaner building methods. -Hear about a noticeable insight from David Gow, CEO of the Center for Houston’s Future, suggested Houston could become a “neuro-capital” by integrating its energy, medical, and pharmaceutical strengths. -Key workforce trends discussed: AI’s impact on critical thinking and workforce readiness, especially in automotive and energy sectors. AI’s role in bridging language barriers and serving as a central data resource for workforce development. -Emphasized the need for government action to streamline permitting processes to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, with efforts to reduce permitting times from two years to six months. -Recent amendments to the IRA have positively influenced emission reduction and encouraged industry collaboration. -Discussed the transition to AI-based search engines, requiring website optimization for AI search. -Addressed climate change challenges and the goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. To be an Insider Please subscribe to The Green Insider powered by ERENEWABLE wherever you get your podcast from and remember to leave us a five-star rating. This podcast is sponsored by UTSI International. To learn more about our sponsor or ask about being a sponsor, contact ERENEWABLE and the Green Insider Podcast The post Sustainable Houston: AI, Workforce, and Carbon Goals appeared first on eRENEWABLE.

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