Maddie Carlson | Shapiro | S02E22

Exploring Sustainability in the Metals Industry with Maddie Carlson

In this episode of Betts on the Future, host Jennifer Betts interviews Maddie Carlson, a sustainability consultant at Shapiro. Maddie shares insights into the world of metals recycling and sustainability, discussing her background, the importance of combining environmental studies with economics, and the challenges and opportunities in the sustainability consulting field. The conversation touches on topics from the impact of greenwashing to the fascinating processes behind metals recycling and the role of sustainability in the metals industry. Tune in to learn more about innovative approaches to recycling, the importance of sustainability in business, and the evolving demographics of the environmental sector.

00:00 Introduction to Betts on the Future
00:25 Meet Maddie Carlson: Sustainability Consultant
01:38 Maddie's Journey into Sustainability
04:00 The Intersection of Economics and Sustainability
06:46 Understanding the Metals Recycling Industry
11:03 Challenges and Innovations in Recycling
21:14 Greenwashing in the Environmental Sector
32:06 Women in Sustainability and Metals Industry
37:00 Advice for Aspiring Professionals
39:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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