The Sustainiacs by OPT USA, Inc. - Meet the Innovators and Disruptors of Sustainability

The Sustainiacs by OPT USA, Inc. - Meet the Innovators and Disruptors of Sustainability

Brought to you by OPT USA, Inc. Learn what is new in Sustainability. From Industry Leaders to start-ups and entrepreneurs, we are talking with the current and future leaders of Sustainability, Recycling, and Circularity in supply chains. Leaders of enterprise and hopeful entrepreneurs discuss the solutions and technologies needed to take back our oceans, waterways, and environment. From NPO beach clean-ups to Big Chemical Industry supply chains, there are surprising efforts and technological advancements everywhere.

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September 8, 2024 39 mins

Trial an error is the process induced by desperation and sometimes unwarranted haste. However, the development of solutions to the unintended results can foster progress and opportunity. 

Jesse Langley CEO at Lotus Sustainables 

The Sustainiacs: 
https://sustainiacs.com/

OPT USA, Inc. 
Micro Scale / Macro Results
https://optusa.earth/

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Nelson A. Switzer - Venture Growth Fund Manager - Managing Partner and Co-Founder @ Climate Innovation Capital

What is a "Gigacorn" and why is he hunting them down?

Sustainiacs:
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OPT USA, Inc.
https://optusa.earth/

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August 24, 2024 45 mins

Sustainability and Decarbonization in the Real Estate asset vertical. 

Shila Wattamwar  Leader in Sustainability, Strategy & Organizational Integration
CEO and Founder at Radiant Global Advisory
VP of Shared Service at retech
Author

The Sustainiacs
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2030055

OPT USA, Inc. 
https://optusa.earth/

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With Jennifer Faust Investment Advisor / International Trade Centre, United Nations, World Trade Organization and
Founder & Managing Partner - Faust Global Partners

Jennifer's work focuses on innovative and inclusive finance and investment in the ACP (Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific) states.

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August 8, 2024 52 mins

Peter Bryant Board Chair at Clareo and Energy and Mining Experts discusses the importance of mining and a sustainable future. 

The Sustainiacs
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2030055

OPT USA, Inc. 
https://optusa.earth/

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Maureen Metcalf CEO and Board Chair @ Innovative Leadership Institute. 

Guiding organizations toward sustainable success. 

The Sustainiacs
https://sustainiacs.com/

OPT USA, Inc. 
https://optusa.earth/

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ALL PLASTIC is recyclable. Even the "contaminated" and mixed plastics are able to be utilized in content or alone as the raw materials for useful and artful products. 

The process can also be a value in uplifting efforts and communities. 

The Sustainiacs
https://sustainiacs.com/

From: OPT USA, Inc
https://optusa.earth/

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Exploring the hurdles of mandates, regulations, supply chains, and consumer demand is the sustainable CPG industry.

Mark Hoppenjans  VP Sustainable Business at Sev-Rend

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Brought to you by: OPT USA, Inc.
https://optusa.earth/

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July 9, 2024 42 mins

From AI to Oil Refining, all industries and companies have impacts on our environment and our society. 
You companies views, focus, and efforts to improve it's impact on those two elements are essential to your talent, growth, and top and bottom lines. 
Eddie Hightower - SVP at Caliber discusses how focusing on these efforts has made them the nations top Automotive Collision Centers. 

Brought to you by OPT USA...

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Co-founder and Chief Science & Innovation Officer at FLINTpro Rob Waterworth discusses the development of new international monitoring tools for forestry and agriculture regarding GHG emissions impacts.

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Tony Perrotta harnesses the power of ingenuity and resilience to create sustainable regenerative manufacturing practices that help achieve a positive human future. 

The economic business model does not have to constraint human passions and ingenuity, it can be the fuel for growth and prosperity. 

The Sustainiacs: 
https://sustainiacs.com/

From, OPT USA, Inc. 
https://optusa.earth/

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June 17, 2024 56 mins

Mike Schwartz, Director of Sustainability at Republic Services discusses the demands, difficulties, and drive for new technologies to make our waste go away...sustainably. 
From safe and clean disposal to energy extraction and containment. 

This ain't your Grandma's garbage man. 

https://sustainiacs.com/

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Associate professor Nathan Johnson of ASU discusses his life passion and the applied engineering work he is leading in the energy space. 

Now, more than ever, collaboration between private, public, and academic resources must be fostered and supported. 

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https://sustainiacs.com/

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Alex Cohen discusses the rather complex and varied issues C-Level Suites must negotiate as voluntary and involuntary sustainability measure invade their core competencies. 

G&A Institute - Advancing Sustainability


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https://sustainiacs.com/

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Chris Draper Founder and CEO of ESG RAC joins Michael to discuss RACS, Human Units, and the opportunities before us in the world of E, S, and G.  

It isn't just in the E and, that E does NOT stand for just Emissions. 

It's more like a three pronged Yin and Yang. 

The Sustainiacs
https://sustainiacs.com/

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May 12, 2024 42 mins

There are many steps to "going green" in energy or other and, there are many inputs and calculations in determining carbon footprints. 

Now, combine a company that takes the initial steps and while developing that infrastructure it continues to introduce new technologies to continue to improve on the green aspect of renewable energy sources. 

Corey Woolard - CEO of Peak Renewables

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May 2, 2024 61 mins

In this episode Jennie Malafarina CEO of Virago Marketing discusses the Logistics of Logistics Marketing and what role does, should, and can Marketing play in recycling and support of circular economies. 

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April 22, 2024 46 mins

Meet Keefe Harrison CEO of The Recycling Partnership.  A driving force in advancing recycling through:

  • Development of access
  • Behavioral changes through education
  • Creation of vital Infrastructure for circularity. 

From inspiration to global brand support, the journey and mission of this "sustainiac" is quite impressive. 

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April 14, 2024 55 mins

Vice President of Wally Grow Elise Grosdidier discusses the sustainable indoor (and outdoor) wall planter and how her time living abroad inspired her efforts to bring a bit of sustainability and intention to the U.S. Midwest. 


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April 7, 2024 56 mins

Jerah Siegal - Founder and CEO of Bio Dome trybiodome.com talks about his start-up that is using new (and old) technologies to bring fresh produce to urban food deserts. 

A true pleasure celebrating and evangelizing the work of young entrepreneurs and the future stewards of Earth. 

Because, no one cares about Bud and Doyle's adventures trying to find a bathroom

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