The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady
The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady
Welcome to one of the top environmental podcasts dedicated to transforming the industry. Hosted by Sean Grady, this podcast brings together the brightest leaders and experts in the field. Whether you're a business leader, environmental health and safety professional, or sustainability practitioner, our episodes provide valuable insights into the latest trends, emerging digital technologies, and industry innovations shaping the future of the environmental sector. We dive deep into topics such as: - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies - Climate Change and Sustainability - Environmental Regulations and Compliance challenges - Digital Transformation and Technology - Top service providers that are driving change in the industry Each episode features in-depth interviews with industry leaders, giving you actionable knowledge and real-world examples to help you stay ahead in your field. Tune in to discover how the environmental sector is evolving and how you can lead the change. Join Sean Grady and our expert guests as we explore the critical issues impacting the future of our planet and the businesses shaping it. Tune in to discover how the environmental sector is evolving and how you can lead the change. Join Sean Grady and our expert guests as we explore the critical issues impacting the future of our planet and the businesses shaping it. Become part of the ET Nation today!
April 29, 2025

The National Waste and Recycling Association's Mission with CEO Michael E. Hoffman

In this episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady welcomes Michael Hoffman, president and CEO of the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA). Hoffman shares his 37 years of experience in the waste and recycling industry, discusses NWRA's advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels, and outlines his vision for improving safety, membership engagement, and industry innovation. He also explains the challenges surrounding packaging EPR, PFAS regulation, battery recycling, and workforce development. Learn how technology, policy, and collaboration are shaping the future of waste and recycling.

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President & CEO

Michael E. Hoffman is the president and CEO of the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). He has been an active member of NWRA for several years and is a veteran of the sector with decades of environmental industry financial experience. For more than 37 years, Hoffman’s focus has been the waste and recycling industry, having most recently served as Stifel’s managing director and group head of diversified industrial research for the environmental services, specialty distribution and other industrial sectors. Hoffman has been recognized for his expertise and contribution to the industry by being inducted into NWRA’s Hall of Fame in 2020 and ranking No. 2 in pollution control from Institutional Investor, Greenwich Associates and Reuters. He also is the 2001 owner/rider winner of the 105th Maryland Hunt Cup, an errant golfer and avid fly fisherman. Hoffman holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Widener University and a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University.