Environmental Industry Episodes

Mike Schade leads Toxic-Free Future ’s Mind the Store program, which challenges retailers to shift the marketplace away from hazardous chemicals and develop comprehensive safer chemicals policies. Learn how Mind the Store’s influence convinced REI , one the nation’s largest outdoor apparel companies, to commit to stop selling PFAS containing consumer products in their stores 2024. We also talk about what goes into developing their Annual Retailer Report Card which grades America’s largest retail...

Greenwashing ; What is it and how to spot it, with Nikos Avlonas , CEO of the Center of Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) . In this episode we discuss what are the affects of Greenwashing in the Industry, who is responsible for properly reporting on a company's ESG progress, what type of Reputational Risk is there for companies caught up in Greenwashing and much more. Thanks to our Sponsors: CSE , Cascade Environmental , and Pace Analytical . #sustainability #esg #climatechange #supplychain #...

The Bag Lady: Saving the World One Bag at a Time, with Author and Business Coach Lisa Foster . In this episode, we talk with Lisa about her new book The Bag Lady: How I Started a Business for a Greener World and Changed the Way America Shops . We learn why she started her business, what was driving her to make a difference, and how she was trying to eliminate Americans use of Single-Use Plastic bags. Learn the greenhouse gas impacts between Paper and Plastic bags and their affects on the environ...

General Motors’ Road to Sustainability with Rae Howard and Breitner Marczewski , ESG Sustainability Leaders. According to GM's Sustainability Report , they are on a mission to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Design for the Environment, Advancing Transformative Technologies, Keep People Safe, Develop Talented and Diverse People, Uphold Human Rights, Support Supplier Responsibility, Building Inclusive Communities, and Ensuring Responsible Governance. In this episode we discuss how GM is addressing these ...

Sustainable Chemical-Free Soil Pest Control utilizing Lisi Global ’s Direct Energy System (DES) for the Agricultural and Turf Industries. Co-Founders Jason Crisp and Jeffery McComb discuss the advancements of their DES technology to treat difficult pests without using harmful chemicals that remain in the environment. We also discuss Lisi Global’s mission to support the agricultural industry to help address food security concerns and to also support other Turf Management industries with recreati...

Sustainability Reporting and ESG Ratings with CEO and Founder of CSE Nikos Avlonas . Learn the importance and role of a Chief Sustainability Manager and the high demand for Sustainability Professionals. We also discuss the new SEC Proposed Climate Disclosure Rule and it affect it will have on businesses in the future. Thanks to our Sponsors: Pace Labs and CSE #esg #sustainability #sec #climatechange #climatereport #ghg #scope3 #esgreporting

Introducing PFAS Exposure ™, the First Self-Collection Blood Sampling Kits with Taryn McKnight of Eurofins . Learn how you can accurately obtain PFAS blood sampling results from the comfort of your home or place of work using their new sampling kit called PFAS Exposure™. Eurofins Environment Testing has devised a way to self-collect a sample of PFAS in blood, traditionally requiring a blood draw. This departure represents a leap forward in Biomonitoring for Exposure to PFAS in blood. Their kit...

Learn how Pace Labs is an industry leader in PFAS analytical testing with Emerging Contaminants Program Manager Paul Jackson . We also discuss updates to the EPA’s recent Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) program and how public drinking water utilities will now have to test for 29 PFAS chemicals over the next three years, and what will be done with the data. Also, learn how many test methods are out there for analyzing various media, and much more. #pf...

Breaking down the SDS with Atanu Das , CEO and President of MSDS Writer . Learn why SDSs are so important and how they support hazardous communication, worker safety, compliance reporting, and chemical management requirements. We breakdown each section and dive into the details to bring you a better understanding of the information provided and potential hazards associated with an SDS. Thanks to our Sponsors: Pace , Regenesis , IHMM , and E-Tank

Smart Futures for a Flourishing World, A Paradigm Shift for Achieving Global Sustainability with Author Dr. Claire Nelson . If you could change the trajectory of time, what would you do now to make our world more sustainable to protect the earth and humankind? Claire shares with us her vision of a Smart Future and how we can achieve this by asking 5 basic questions as outlined in her new book. She also helps us understand the importance of our current situation with her creative storytelling and...

Robert Bilott , the attorney behind the movie “ Dark Waters ” and the author of the book “ Exposure ”, talks about the case against DuPont, PFAS litigation, the state of PFAS regulations, what still needs to be done to protect citizens from chronic exposure Forever Chemicals, and his 20 plus fight bringing justice to those affected by PFAS contamination like the ones in Parkersburg, West Virginia in this exciting episode. Thanks to our Sponsors: Cascade Environmental , the Institute of Hazardous...

As a practicing environmental lawyer, Joel Burcat writes Environmental Legal Thrillers that are both electrifying and accurate. If you are looking for an exciting environmental legal thriller that is on par with some other big named authors, give Joel a try. He is passionate about the environment and focuses a lot of his attention writing about the topic. He’s won several awards and has been recognized as one of the rising literary stars in the thriller category. Three of his novels are environm...

The 2021 Annual Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) Conference is July 25-28, 2021. Rebecca (Becky) Neal is the Chair of the AHMP and talks about what you can expect from this year’s virtual conference. Learn what informative topics you need to hear about, who is going to be presenting, how you can earn your continuing education units (CEUs) or continuous maintenance points (CMPs), and how to register for this exciting event. Also, if interest in obtaining your CHMM credential,...

Learn why E-Tank is the fastest growing and most reliable equipment rental companies in the industry with James Busch and Andrew Morris. Thanks to our sponsors: IHMM, E-Tank, and Cascade Environmental

PFAS is one of the hottest topics in the industry. Can you say Parts Per Quadrillion! In this episode we talk with Taryn McKnight , the PFAS Practice Leader for Eurofins . We cover PFAS regulatory concerns related to how States and the EPA are addressing this emerging contaminant of concern. We dig into laboratory testing and sampling challenges as well as the need for more defined analytical testing methods. Other topics covered include the need for more product and toxicological testing, and...

Scott Wisher and Eliot Cooper talks about the Secret to Proper In Situ Remedial Strategies and their experience working with challenging geologic lithologies. We also discuss what information is needed to properly design a remedial approach that will deliver the most effective outcomes by utilizing advanced delivery techniques and Cascade Environmental's proprietary chemical blends. Learn how In Situ Remediation is one of the most effective ways to address source removal and source containment w...

CEO Bill Hunter talks about his experience leading companies in the Remedial Contracting, Emergency Response, and Waste Disposal business. Over the past 8 years he has led companies through mergers and acquisitions and has learned a lot along the way. Learn how Bill has used these experiences to start Terra Nova Solutions in December of 2018, and as the CEO has assemble a solid team in a short period of time to position the company for future growth in the ever growing Environmental Industry. Th...

As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IHMM, Gene Guilford leads and supervises the daily operation of the Institute, its staff, and its strategic initiatives. We talk about his experience leading the organization, their mission, why industry credentials are a differentiator, and the various credential programs the IHMM offers to practicing professionals in the hazardous materials, health, safety, and dangerous goods communities of practice. We also learn how the IHMM is developing young profession...

Listen to Co-Founder Roger Well and Director of Accounts Michael Douglas talk about how ENFOS started from having no customers to becoming the Remediation backbone of the largest companies in the world (such as BP, ConocoPhillips and Dow). Back in the year of 2000, two veteran environmental consultants quit their safe full-time jobs and jumped into a high-risk venture to address one shared frustration: the inefficiency of managing Remediation projects. With a big vision in mind, Craig Modesitt a...

The Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential is one of the most sought after credentials in the industry. We talk with Abby Ferri and explore what it takes to become a CSP, the role they play in the industry during the COVID-19 Pandemic, how she become an industry pro and a host on the Safety Justice League Podcast, and much more! Connect with Abby via LinkedIn. #safety #safetyjusticeleague #COVID-19 #ASSP #safetyfirst