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On Wednesday 16th September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that Environment Minister is addressing problems with the Volta system, while Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas and a growing petition want it cancelled or at least reviewed. Other headlines include the Raízes Viva Festival arriving in Santarém later this month to highlight regenerative agriculture and food culture, the EU's planned Iris² sovereign satellite constellation, Liberal Initiative accusing the government of describing a “wonderland country,” September pressure from back-to-school costs, fuel prices, inflation and interest rates, the Prime Minister calling Portugal a mature democracy, and Liberals proposing 100% paid parental leave. #GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #VoltaSystem #CarlosMoedas #RaizesViva #Iris2 #LiberalInitiative #ToddParker #Nazare #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal
Ab Februar 2027 wird der Digitale Produktpass (DPP) für viele Batterien über 2 kWh Pflicht, weitere Produkte werden folgen. Was bedeutet der DPP und wie wirkt er sich auf die Arbeit von Konstrukteuren aus? Diese Folge des Podcast Wissen beantwortet diese und weitere Fragen.Der Digitale Produktpass (Digital Product Passport, DPP) ist ein strukturiertes digitales Dokument, das alle wesentlichen Informationen über ein konkretes Produkt über dessen gesamten Lebenszyklus enthält – von der Herstellung, über die Nutzung respektive Einsatz bis hin zur Entsorgung und dem Recycling. Die Ziele und Funktionen des DPP bestehen in einer höheren Transparenz entlang der Produktwertschöpfungskette und soll die Kreislaufwirtschaft unter anderem durch konkretere Informationen etwa zu Reparatur und Recycling fördern sowie ein Ökodesign und eine nachhaltige Produktentwicklung unterstützen.Der Zugriff auf den DPP geschieht typischerweise über eine maschinenlesbare Kennzeichnung am Produkt etwa in Form von QR-Codes oder anderen digitalen Kennzeichnungsformen. Die Daten des DPP werden in digitalen Systemen abgelegt und sind rund um die Uhr abrufbar. Dies bedeutet für Konstrukteure und Entwickler, dass sie nun Produkte von Anfang an als „datengetriebene, zirkuläre Systeme“ betrachten müssen.Wir erklären Ihnen anschaulich und ohne kompliziertes Fachchinesisch zum Beispiel:Welche Pflichtangaben der DPP verlangtDie Vor- und Nachteile des DPP aus KonstruktionssichtFür welche Produktgruppen der DPP giltWie sich der DPP auf die Arbeit von Konstrukteuren auswirktDen zugrunde liegenden Artikel für diesen Podcast lesen Sie hier: Zur Ausweiskontrolle bitte!Bei der Umsetzung dieses Podcasts haben wir auf die Hilfe virtueller Kollegen zurückgegriffen: Bei den beiden Sprechern handelt es sich um Avatare einer KI-gestützten Text-to-Speech-Anwendung, die Ihnen einen auf unserem Onlineportal veröffentlichten Artikel auf unterhaltsame Weise darbieten. So können wir Ihnen spannende Grundlagenbeiträge auf eine neue Art bereitstellen, in diesem Fall: hörbar machen – perfekt für den Arbeitsweg, die Mittagspause oder als kompakter Wissens-Booster zwischendurch.
I am going to do this one differently. Normally I lay out the case for a channel and then tell you who it suits. Today I am starting with the answer, because this is a question we get asked all the time and it deserves a straight response rather than a long build-up. The question is: is YouTube worth it for a recruitment or search business? My honest answer, for most of you reading this, is no. Not because the audience is not there. It is. YouTube has the biggest reach of any channel we have covered in this series, and it is not close. And not because the content would not work. It would. It is because of what YouTube asks of you. And it comes down to one thing that only you can answer. Are you comfortable on video? And will you still be comfortable on video in nine months, when the view counts are still small, and nobody has booked a call off the back of it? That is the real question. Everything else follows from it. So let me take you through what the data says, why I have landed where I have, and then the cases where I would change my mind. Because there are some, and you might be one of them. The Audience Is Enormous, and That Matters Let us start with size, because this is where YouTube is genuinely different from everything else we have looked at. In the UK, YouTube reaches 55.5 million people. That is 79.7% of the population. That comes from Google's own advertising data, compiled by DataReportal in November last year. In Australia, 21 million people. That is 77.7% of the population. In the US, around 253 million. There is a better piece of data behind that American number, and it is the one I would hold on to. Pew Research, in November last year, found that 84% of US adults use YouTube. It has the highest reach of any platform Pew measures. And it is the only one where a majority of every single age group uses it. 95% of 18- to 29-year-olds. 92% of 30- to 49-year-olds. 85% of 50- to 64-year-olds. And 64% of those over 65. Ofcom put UK adult usage at 94%. Why does that matter to you? Because in every other channel in this series I have had to tell you that the people who hire you might not be there. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, all of them come with that caveat. YouTube does not. The hiring managers you want are on YouTube. So are the candidates. So is everybody. And they do not just drop in. UK adults spend around 51 minutes a day on YouTube. In the US it is about 35 minutes. One thing I want to be straight with you about before we go further. If you go looking for a global user figure for YouTube, you will find anything between 2.53 billion and 2.85 billion depending on who you read. Google does not publish an official number. So I am giving you the three country figures instead. Those are clean, and they are the ones that matter to you. So Why Am I Telling You Not to Bother? Fair question. If the audience is that big, why is this not a yes? Because reach isn’t the same as relevance, and YouTube isn’t built for what most of you need. YouTube is a search engine. Google owns it, and people use it the way they use Google. They type in a question, and they watch the answer. That is a real strength for a certain kind of content. Somebody typing in a question about a counteroffer, what a role pays, or whether they should be using a search consultant has a live problem. If your video is the answer, you have met them at exactly the right moment. But look at what that means for you. You are not going out to find people. You are waiting for people to come and find you. That is brand building, not lead generation. It is slow. The upside is that it compounds, and I do not want to undersell that. A video you post this month can still be bringing people to you in three years. A LinkedIn post is finished in about seventy-two hours. Nothing else you do has that shelf life. The downside is what you cannot do. YouTube gives you no way to put your content in front of hiring managers specifically. LinkedIn does. On LinkedIn, you can pick a job title, a company size, and a seniority level. On YouTube, you get broad interests and broad demographics, and that is about your lot. So you cannot go hunting for clients on YouTube. You can only build something and hope the right people search for it. The people who market for a living have already worked this out. Hootsuite's 2026 figures show 85% of business-to-business marketers name LinkedIn as their highest return channel. Facebook is second at 28%. YouTube is third at 22%. Those add up to more than a hundred because people could pick more than one. A separate survey from September last year asked marketers generally how they rated YouTube's return. 33% said it was strong. Facebook was at 54%, Instagram at 43%. So YouTube is not a bad channel. It is a middling channel for business-to-business, rated by people with far more time and budget than you have. What YouTube Asks of You Now, the cost- and I do not mean money. Uploading a video is easy. Anyone can do it. Building an audience is a different job entirely, and three things have changed in the last eighteen months that made it harder than it used to be. One. YouTube changed what it rewards. Watch time used to be the main ranking signal. It is not any more. It is now viewer satisfaction: whether people say they enjoyed it in the surveys YouTube runs, whether they come back and watch again, and whether they keep watching after yours. That was confirmed by Todd Beaupre, YouTube's Senior Director of Growth and Discovery. The good news is that a strong three-minute video can now beat a padded ten-minute one. The bad news is you are being marked on something you cannot see in your own numbers. Two. Shorts and long videos are now two separate systems. They were split at the end of 2025, and completely different algorithms rank them. So if you planned to post a Short, get traction, and have that pull people toward your longer videos, that no longer happens. A Short doing well lifts nothing else. Two formats, two audiences, two jobs. Three. Shorts now get about an hour to prove themselves. You have a 30- to 60-minute test window after you post. In that hour, YouTube decides whether to push it further or let it go quiet. The retention bar is high: around 65% for anything under 30 seconds, around 50% for 30 to 60 seconds. Miss it, and the video is done. There is also a filter now that suppresses repeated formats and recycled hooks. So the make-one-thing-and-rework-it-fifteen-ways approach that works elsewhere works against you here. And as of May this year, AI disclosure rules became enforceable, with automatic detection flagging undisclosed AI-generated content and limiting how far it travels. Worth knowing if you are using AI tools to help produce video. Add all that up. To do YouTube properly, you need to film consistently, edit, write titles that work as search terms, design thumbnails people click on, read retention data, and keep going for months before any of it means anything. And then there is the time. This is the part every article you read about YouTube skips, so let me say it plainly. Filming takes time. Not the six minutes the video runs for. The setup, the retakes, the editing, the thumbnail, the title, the upload, and then going back in a fortnight to see how it did. You are running a small team. Most of you are still carrying a desk yourself. So where is that time coming from? Because it is not coming from nowhere. It is coming out of business development, delivery, or your evening. I could not find a reliable hours-per-week benchmark for this, and I am not going to invent one. Instead, I suggest you film one video properly, start to finish, and time yourself. Then multiply that by however many weeks you think you will keep it up. That number is the real cost of the channel, and it is usually what stops people, not the marketing. And before anybody asks, yes, AI avatar tools now can read your script with a face that is not yours. I would not recommend it. You are in a people business, selling trust, and the moment somebody realises they are watching a synthetic version of you, you have lost the very thing you were trying to build. There is also the point I just made about disclosure, so you could end up paying that price for a video that does not get seen anyway. Some of you can do all this. Most of you have a business to run. A Question to Consider So here is where it comes down to you, not the platform. Are you comfortable on camera? Not would you like to be. Not could you learn. Comfortable this month, filming yourself talking for six or seven minutes without four retakes and a knot in your stomach. Be honest with yourself on this one, because a lot of people answer it with the version of themselves they intend to become. If the answer is no, YouTube is the wrong place to start. You would be taking the format you find hardest and putting it on the platform that demands the most consistency. That combination is why so many recruitment channels have four videos on them from two years ago. If the answer is yes, I have different advice, and it might surprise you. Put the video on LinkedIn. If you are comfortable on camera, the video is the valuable thing. The platform is secondary. Your clients are on LinkedIn, and when somebody there reacts or comments, you know exactly who they are, and you can follow up the same day. On YouTube, you get a view count and no idea who was behind it. Then, if you want, put the same video on YouTube afterwards so it is searchable, and so you have got somewhere to point people. Use YouTube as your library. Not as your shop window. That is the position I would take with almost every member we work with, and it is what I would say to you if we were on a call. When I Would Change My Mind There is a version of this where I would tell you to go all in. Three conditions, and I would want all three, not two out of three. One. You are comfortable on video, and you will still be doing it in a year. Not a burst. A habit. YouTube rewards people who keep showing up, and it does little for people who don’t. Two. You work in a sector where people research slowly. Executive search. Technology. Professional services. Anywhere a hiring manager might spend weeks working out what they need before they speak to a single recruiter. That long consideration period is what YouTube's search function does well. If you are in high-volume, fast-turnaround staffing, this is not your channel. Nobody is watching an eight-minute video before they apply for a shift. Three. You already have the content. Testimonials you could film. Market commentary you give away on every call anyway. The same six questions every candidate asks you. If you are starting from a blank page and a blank channel, that is two jobs, not one. All three true? Build it properly. Two out of three? Do the videos on LinkedIn and use YouTube as the archive. One out of three? Leave it alone and put the time into a channel that will pay you back sooner. If You Are Going to Do It, Do This If you ticked all three, here is the practical part. The formats that suit a recruitment or search business are the ones that answer questions people already type in: Candidate and client FAQs Role explainers and day in the life videos Market insight and salary commentary Short testimonial clips from happy clients A few things that make a real difference: Build playlists and series rather than posting one-offs. They keep people watching longer, and session length is now one of the strongest signals for long videos. Write your titles as search terms, not as clever headlines. This is a search engine. Think about what someone would type. For Shorts, 30 to 45 seconds is the sweet spot for clearing the retention bar. If your channel is under 50,000 subscribers, use your own voiceover rather than trending audio. Original audio gets a ranking benefit at that size. And the mistakes worth avoiding: Recycling the same hook and the same format over and over. That gets suppressed now. Posting a Short and walking away. Watch the first hour, because that is the window that decides its fate. Assuming a Short doing well will lift your longer videos. It will not. They were decoupled at the end of 2025. For measurement, YouTube Studio gives you everything you need for free. The numbers to watch are average view duration and retention percentage, click-through rate on your thumbnails, subscriber growth, and for Shorts, whether people swipe past in the first few seconds or stay. Note what is not on that list. Views. Views are the number everyone looks at and the one that tells you the least. What the Advertising Costs A quick word on paid, because people ask. YouTube advertising runs through Google Ads; it is auction-based, and there is no rate card. The short version: it is cheap to be seen. Skippable ads, the ones people can skip after five seconds, run at pennies per view. One 2026 analysis covering over a million dollars of ad spend put the average at just under 3 cents a view and 49 cents a click. Being seen has never been the hard part, though. Being remembered by the right person is. Two caveats before you plan a budget off any of that. Those are global and US-blended figures, because I couldn’t find separate UK, US, or Australian benchmarks. I also couldn’t verify a minimum spend for YouTube ads. One thing worth knowing if you do go paid. 59% of people now see YouTube ads on a television screen rather than a phone or a laptop, and that changes what a good video looks like. What I Could Not Find I want to be open about something, because this series is meant to be straight with you. I could not find a single verified recruitment case study for YouTube. Not one with numbers I would be willing to read out to you. Plenty of general video marketing data exists. Agency case studies don’t separate YouTube from everything else running at the same time. No recruitment-specific, independently checked evidence shows a recruitment or search business built its client base on YouTube. I am not going to invent one to make this post feel more complete. That absence is part of the answer. If YouTube were reliably working for businesses like yours, somebody would have published the numbers by now. Pulling It Together YouTube has the biggest and broadest audience of any channel in this series. Around eight in ten people in the UK and Australia. 84% of American adults, and the only platform where a majority of every age group is present. The people who hire you are on it. It works like a search engine, which means it compounds and keeps working long after you post. That is a genuine advantage nothing else gives you. But it gives you no way to target the people you want; it ranks third for business-to-business behind LinkedIn; and it asks for months of consistent filming and editing before it gives you anything back. That is hours a week out of a diary that is already full. So my answer to the question we get asked is this. For most micro and small recruitment and search businesses, YouTube isn’t worth building as a channel. If you are comfortable on camera, make the videos and put them on LinkedIn where your clients already are. Use YouTube as a library underneath, so the work stays findable. And if you are not comfortable on camera, please do not start here. Start where you can be consistent, because consistency beats the platform every time. I hope that has been useful. Thanks Denise How We Can Help You Choosing the right two or three channels and leaving the rest alone is one of the most valuable decisions you will make this year, and it is one of the first things we work through with new members inside Superfast Circle. Our members get the content written for them, monthly coaching, and a clear plan for where their marketing effort goes so they are not spreading themselves across six platforms and getting nowhere on any of them. 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In this Week 37, 2026 episode of the GMS Weekly Podcast, Ingrid and Henning discuss the latest developments shaping the global ship recycling market, as tightening Middle East shipping routes, oil above USD 100 per barrel, strong freight earnings and limited vessel supply continue to influence recycling decisions. Geopolitical risk has expanded beyond the Strait of Hormuz, with developments around Bab al-Mandab, Mocha and Mayun / Perim Island adding fresh pressure on Red Sea shipping routes. Brent crude moved above USD 107 per barrel, while WTI exceeded USD 103, increasing bunker and voyage costs while disrupted routing continues to support employment opportunities for ageing vessels. The Baltic Dry Index remained around 3,521, keeping older bulkers trading and reducing the incentive for owners to sell for recycling. Bangladesh is strengthening, with Chattogram recyclers returning to the market as candidate scarcity increases competition. The approximately 7,078 LDT Handymax bulker Uniorder was reportedly sold at around USD 450/LDT net on an “as is” Belawan basis, while fresh arrivals are beginning to feed the waterfront. Local steel remains stable, suggesting that stronger vessel bids are being driven primarily by yard requirement and limited supply. Pakistan remains the highest-priced South Asian recycling destination, although the exceptional buying urgency seen in August has eased as more tonnage reaches Gadani. The 7,381 LDT bulker Portland II was committed at USD 521/LDT, showing that attractive smaller dry units can still secure competitive bids. India continues to outperform in specialist tonnage. The approximately 14,824 LDT general cargo vessel Mandarin Arrow was reportedly sold at around USD 510/LDT for selected Hong Kong Convention-compliant recycling yards. However, a weaker Indian Rupee reduced some of the purchasing-power support Alang enjoyed the previous week. Market indications place Pakistan first, followed by Bangladesh and India, while Turkey's recycling price board also moved higher. Fresh recycling sales are returning, but strong freight markets, second-hand vessel values and geopolitical disruption continue to restrict the overall supply of recycling candidates. For detailed vessel price indications, market rankings, steel prices, port positions and global ship recycling market analysis, access GMS Weekly through the GMS website or mobile app.
Dom talks with Agrecovery Chief Executive Tony WIlson about the confirmation of regulations for the Rural Recycling Scheme to be out in place, what it means for farmers and growers looking to get rid of plastic form their farms and when the changes will take effect. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.
World-First Biological Data Center Uses 16 Million Living Human Neurons to Process Data Georgina Jedikovska [via Interesting Engineering] Technocracy.comhttps://www.technocracy.news/world-first-biological-data-center-uses-16-million-living-human-neurons-to-process-data/Scientists built an electrically controlled molecular ‘clamp' that recovered 89% of the gold from electronic waste, using 100 times fewer separation chemicals while turning old phones into a more practical urban mine Adrian Villellas Earth.comhttps://www.earth.com/science/electrically-controlled-molecular-clamp-gold-waste-recovery/Harvard engineers develop smartphone app to aid navigation for people with blindness News-Medical.nethttps://www.news-medical.net/news/20260824/Harvard-engineers-develop-smartphone-app-to-aid-navigation-for-people-with-blindness.aspxFirst patient in live AI-assisted sight-saving brain surgery [world-first procedure] NHS University College London Hospitalshttps://www.uclh.nhs.uk/news/first-patient-live-ai-assisted-sight-saving-brain-surgeryNoninvasive AI-based system translates brain signals into written text Lisa Lock TechXplore.comhttps://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-noninvasive-ai-based-brain-written.htmlJetZero Develops World's First Blended Wing Jet with 5,000 Nautical Miles Range and 50% Fuel Savings Georgina Jedikovska via Interesting Engineering RobotToday.comhttps://robottoday.com/industry-briefing/jetzero-develops-world-s-first-blended-wing-jet-with-5-000-nm-range-and-50-fuel-savings/9174Electrocatalytic method could purify wastewater by converting pollutants into recoverable polymers Robert Egan Phys.orghttps://phys.org/news/2026-08-electrocatalytic-method-purify-wastewater-pollutants.htmlNew recyclable yarn is as stretchy as spandex and could help tackle fashion's plastic waste problem Olivia Maule LiveScience.comhttps://www.livescience.com/chemistry/new-recyclable-yarn-is-as-stretchy-as-spandex-and-could-help-tackle-fashions-plastic-waste-problem
In this Week 36, 2026 episode of the GMS Weekly Podcast, Ingrid and Henning discuss the latest developments shaping the global ship recycling market, including renewed conflict in the Gulf, surging oil and freight markets, limited recycling vessel supply, changing prices across Pakistan and Bangladesh, and improving fundamentals in India. The biggest challenge for ship recyclers and cash buyers remains the shortage of fresh recycling candidates. The Baltic Dry Index climbed to 3,488, its strongest level since October 2021, with Capesize and Panamax markets also performing strongly. As older vessels continue to generate attractive freight earnings, shipowners have less incentive to sell for recycling. The result is a market where yards still want tonnage, but owners remain patient. Renewed U.S. strikes and Iranian retaliation have also brought Strait of Hormuz risk back into focus. Brent crude moved to around USD 95.70 per barrel, while WTI reached approximately USD 91.60, increasing voyage and import costs while adding further complexity around Gulf-positioned recycling candidates. Pakistan remains the highest-priced ship recycling destination, although sentiment is now softening after the aggressive buying seen during August. Gadani indications stand around USD 500 per LDT for dry bulk, USD 525 for tankers and USD 535 for containers. Several previously secured vessels are now feeding the waterfront, reducing the urgency that drove recent price spikes. Bangladesh also softened this week, with Chattogram indications around USD 475 per LDT for dry bulk, USD 500 for tankers and USD 510 for containers. Previously purchased vessels continue to move through the yards, but no fresh market sales were reported. Local steel remained stable at around BDT 64,000 per ton, while the Taka strengthened modestly against the U.S. Dollar. The Bangladesh market also received the findings of the government inquiry into the fatal recycling incident in August. The inquiry identified shortcomings in safety supervision and gas-testing procedures, including hydrogen sulphide risk associated with ballast-tank work. The legal process now continues, while the wider industry is expected to pay closer attention to atmosphere testing, ballast-space procedures and high-risk work controls. India is moving in the opposite direction, with improving buying appetite, firmer steel prices and a stronger Rupee supporting Alang recyclers. Local plate reached around INR 42,100 per ton, while USD/INR strengthened to approximately 94.49, improving Dollar purchasing power. India also received significant international backing for the proposed inclusion of two Indian ship recycling facilities on the European List of ship recycling facilities. BIMCO, European Shipowners, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and the World Shipping Council jointly supported the European Commission proposal. Final approval has not yet been granted, but the development adds weight to India's growing position in compliant and green ship recycling. Turkey remains steady, with Aliaga indications around USD 262 to USD 284 per LDT depending on vessel type. Turkish annual inflation eased slightly to 31.51%, while the Lira weakened beyond 48.4 against the Dollar. Turkey continues to compete through EU regulatory access, Basel-compliant recycling and specialist tonnage rather than conventional South Asian pricing. This episode examines what these developments mean for shipowners, cash buyers, ship recyclers, shipbrokers, shipping companies and maritime investors, including why strong freight markets are restricting recycling supply, why Pakistan and Bangladesh are cooling after recent buying runs, and why India is becoming increasingly important to watch. Key topics covered: global ship recycling market 2026, ship recycling prices, cash buyer market, ship demolition market, Pakistan ship recycling, Gadani recycling market, Bangladesh ship recycling, Chattogram recycling market, India ship recycling, Alang recycling market, Turkey ship recycling, Aliaga recycling market, Baltic Dry Index, Capesize freight rates, tanker and dry bulk recycling, oil prices, Strait of Hormuz shipping, maritime sanctions, Hong Kong Convention, European List ship recycling, compliant ship recycling, green ship recycling, vessel supply, steel prices and recycling market analysis. For detailed vessel price indications, market rankings, steel prices, port positions and global ship recycling market analysis, access GMS Weekly through the GMS website or mobile app.
Send us a text and chime in!The City of Kingman is partnering with the Mohave College Computer/Console Club (MC4) to host a Technology Recycle Drive on Saturday, September 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the City of Kingman Public Works Yard, 3700 E. Andy Devine Avenue. This free community event provides residents a safe and secure way to dispose of old or outdated technology. Items accepted include: Computer components Recorders MP3 players Video players DVD/VHS players Digital cameras Radios Telephones Printers Please note: TVs, car batteries, or items containing Freon will not be accepted. Club members will be on-site to help unload items and... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/kingman-hosts-free-technology-recycling-event/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network
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Oregon lawmakers passed the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) in 2021. It was the first law of its kind, putting much of the responsibility to reduce waste on producers and manufacturers. California, Washington, Colorado and a handful of other states have now passed similar laws. The Oregon law took effect July 1, 2025 and the state began collecting fees from producers to expand recycling infrastructure. A recent report highlighted Oregon’s progress in the first year, including dozens of new producer-funded collection sites, 36,000 new recycling carts and $30 million dollars to improve and modernize recycling facilities. The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors sued the state to block the law shortly after it went into effect, but a federal judge has now rejected those arguments and upheld the constitutionality of Oregon’s law. We talk about what’s next with Dan Leif, policy implementation director at The Recycling Partnership, a nonprofit helping municipalities all over the country create and implement these kinds of laws.
Chahna Soni, Vice President Corporate Relations at Ecoreco (Eco Recycling Limited), joined Technology Reseller News Publisher Doug Green for a special ITAD Association podcast examining the company's role in IT asset disposition, electronics recycling, data security, and the circular economy in India. Founded in 2005, Ecoreco provides end-to-end ITAD and electronic waste management services across India. The company manages collection and logistics, asset tracking, data sanitization, refurbishment, resale, and recycling within its own ecosystem. Its capabilities cover a broad range of IT and electronic equipment, from laptops, mobile devices and servers to networking, telecom, medical, laboratory, and other electronic equipment. Soni emphasized that Ecoreco seeks to recover value from equipment whenever possible rather than automatically sending retired technology for recycling. “These assets can be refurbished and resold back in the market, ensuring that we somewhere maintain circular economy,” she said. Equipment that has reached the end of its useful life is processed to recover materials, including critical and precious metals. Data security is another major focus. Ecoreco offers data sanitization as well as on-site physical destruction through its mobile “Recycling on Wheels” technology. Customers can witness media destruction at their own locations, with CCTV footage, audit trails, and certificates documenting the process. Soni said this approach provides organizations with both secure chain of custody and evidence that retired data-bearing equipment has been properly handled. Ecoreco also provides services beyond India through a partner network covering more than 126 countries, allowing multinational organizations to coordinate ITAD programs through a single relationship. As a member of the ITAD Association, formerly ASCDI, the company brings extensive experience in India's rapidly developing formal electronics recycling and IT asset management market. Learn more about Ecoreco: Ecoreco Learn more about the ITAD Association: ITAD Association / ASCDI
In this episode of Read Receipt, Sean sits down with Cayla O'Connell Davis, co-founder and CEO of Subset, the organic cotton underwear brand rethinking what goes into your most-worn layer.Cayla bootstrapped Subset in one of the toughest categories to fund, buying inventory five to six months ahead and launching with just four styles. One of them, the high-rise brief, got written up by Vogue and became a cult favorite that carried the brand out of the gate.She gets into the scrappy, human side of growth: a first-of-its-kind program that takes back and recycles your old underwear, handing out free undies on the streets of New York, Galentine's Day roses with a buyback card, and why she markets an unseen product more like a perfume brand. Along the way she shares hard-won lessons on doing the unscalable things on purpose, and protecting time to stay creative several years in.Tune in for an honest look at building a mission-driven brand through organic cotton, grassroots marketing, and a refusal to grow the easy way!For 20% off Subset, use code READRECEIPT. Chapters:00:00 - Cold open00:36 - What Subset is01:00 - The family-run factory in India03:00 - Bootstrapping an expensive category04:24 - Launching with four styles and the Vogue high-rise brief07:26 - The first 16,000-unit order09:02 - Would she launch with PR today?10:40 - The take-back recycling program13:35 - Recycling as acquisition, then Trashie and SuperCircle16:40 - What's driving new growth now17:30 - Giving away underwear on the streets of New York18:00 - Cotton vs synthetics: the health case22:06 - The "ask me about my underwear" sign28:32 - Galentine's roses and being a fun brand31:30 - World-building for a product you can't see33:33 - Getting flagged as adult content in paid ads34:56 - New-media marketing: just be yourself39:14 - Protecting time to stay creative42:34 - Close
In this Week 35, 2026 episode of the GMS Weekly Podcast, Ingrid and Henning discuss the latest developments shaping the global ship recycling market, including new U.S. sanctions affecting Iranian-linked shipping, stronger freight markets, limited recycling vessel supply, and changing conditions across Gadani, Chattogram, Alang and Aliaga. The central story this week is a growing imbalance between strong recycling demand and limited vessel supply. Buyers across the Indian sub-continent remain active and yards have available capacity, but ageing ships are continuing to earn attractive returns in the freight market, giving shipowners fewer reasons to sell vessels for recycling. Pakistan remains at the top of the ship recycling price rankings, with Gadani indications around USD 520 per LDT for dry bulk, USD 540 per LDT for tankers and USD 550 per LDT for containers. The exceptional buying surge seen earlier in August has cooled slightly as local steel prices corrected, but recycling appetite remains healthy. The container vessel Visakha and tanker Lyra have now arrived at Gadani, bringing physical tonnage to a market that recently reached the top of the price board while having very few vessels on the beach. Bangladesh remains competitive, with Chattogram indications around USD 500 per LDT for dry bulk and USD 520 per LDT for tankers. Several previously secured vessels were delivered during the latest tide window, while the 27,824 LDT FPSO Glow arrived at Chattogram. However, fresh vessel sales remain limited, meaning recyclers are consuming their existing pipeline faster than owners are replenishing it. The Bangladesh market also continues to deal with the aftermath of the recent tragic recycling-yard accident. Government and environmental authorities are investigating the incident, with operations at the affected facility suspended pending findings, clearances and corrective measures. In India, Alang continues to build momentum through specialist, green, compliance-sensitive and higher-value tonnage. The 18,848 LDT LPG carrier Ble In arrived during the week, while local steel strengthened to around INR 41,000 per ton. India remains behind Pakistan and Bangladesh on conventional ship recycling prices but continues to demonstrate an ability to attract vessels that do not trade purely according to the standard sub-continent price board. The wider shipping market is also influencing recycling supply. The Baltic Dry Index rallied above 3,100, with Capesize markets leading the advance, while healthy Panamax, Supramax and tanker earnings continue to give ageing vessels profitable trading alternatives. For ship recyclers and cash buyers, strong freight remains one of the biggest obstacles to increasing recycling supply. The episode also examines the impact of new U.S. sanctions against Iran, particularly their implications for shipping registries, vessel ownership structures, trading histories, banking exposure and sanctions compliance. For shipowners and cash buyers, the key issue is not simply whether more vessels become recycling candidates, but whether those vessels can be safely, compliantly and commercially transacted. In Turkey, Aliaga recycling prices remain around USD 262 to USD 284 per LDT, while the Turkish Lira continues into record territory above 48 to the U.S. Dollar. Turkey remains focused on EU regulation, Basel Convention compliance and specialist recycling rather than competing directly with South Asian destinations on conventional pricing. This episode explains what these developments mean for shipowners, cash buyers, ship recyclers, shipbrokers, shipping companies and maritime investors, including why strong freight earnings are restricting recycling supply, why executable tonnage is becoming increasingly valuable, and how sanctions and compliance can influence where a vessel can actually be delivered. Key topics covered: global ship recycling market 2026, ship recycling prices, cash buyer market, Pakistan ship recycling, Gadani recycling market, Bangladesh ship recycling, Chattogram recycling market, India ship recycling, Alang recycling market, Turkey ship recycling, Aliaga recycling market, tanker recycling, LPG carrier recycling, FPSO recycling, Iran shipping sanctions, U.S. secondary sanctions, sanctions compliance, vessel ownership structures, Baltic Dry Index, Capesize freight rates, tanker earnings, steel prices, vessel supply, recycling tonnage, green ship recycling and maritime market analysis. For detailed vessel price indications, market rankings, steel prices, port positions and global ship recycling market analysis, access GMS Weekly through the GMS website or mobile app.
This month, we're welcoming the team from Shell to Shore, an Athens-based oyster shell recycling initiative that works with restaurants across the state of Georgia to rebuild shorelines.Oysters -- the same kind you slurp down as an appetizer at that restaurant downtown -- have incredible potential for fighting sea level rise. In the wild, oysters build reefs together, with baby oysters settling on the old shells of bivalves past and offering a tough breakwater to stabilize shorelines and slow waves hitting the beach.With the help of Shell to Shore, those restaurant oyster shells don't go in the trash -- instead, they get taken back to the coast to help restore coastal ecosystems. With a little help from their engineering friends, the Shell to Shore team is now developing restoration projects with community members at locations like Sapelo Island, Georgia. This episode is all about lessons learned, how to scale up from starting at home, and of course, plenty of oyster fun facts.Featuring:Brock Woodson, co-director of IRIS and UGA professor of engineeringTyler Leslie, Executive Director and co-founder of Shell to ShoreNik Heynen, UGA professor of geography and Director of Education for Shell to ShoreHunt Revell, environmental attorney and President and co-founder of Shell to ShoreBrock's Haiku:Oysters depletedonce abundant, soon restoredprotecting our shoresLearn more about S2S at https://www.shelltoshore.com/ Donate here: https://givebutter.com/S2Sdonate Get in touch: https://www.shelltoshore.com/contact-us
Daniel does a commentary of Mary and Drew's first episode.
Technology is constantly progressing, which means were often left with old, outdated, or broken electronics we have no use for. So what do you do with them? Since you can't just throw away your old electronics and appliances, Kate Hall has compiled some information on where they should go instead. Mobile phones, laptops, chargers, cables and tablets can often be recycled through retailers like Noel Leeming and other approved e-waste collection points. Larger appliances such as vacuum cleaners, microwaves and printers should be taken to your local e-waste recycling facility or transfer station. Sometimes the company accepts old appliances for responsible recycling or parts reclamation. Before recycling, ask yourself whether the item could be repaired, donated or refurbished. Extending the life of electronics is almost always the most sustainable option. Delete personal data from phones, laptops and tablets before donating or recycling them. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Crystal Hughes. Shared her journey as a licensed cosmetologist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Wig Capital Foundation. The conversation focused on her innovative wig donation and recycling program, which supports individuals experiencing medical hair loss while also promoting environmental sustainability through hair and wig recycling. Drawing from more than two decades in the beauty industry, Hughes explained how a childhood dream evolved into a mission-driven organization that restores confidence to people facing hair loss and creates opportunities for education, community involvement, and environmental impact. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Raise awareness about the Wig Capital Foundation. Educate the public about wig donation and recycling programs. Encourage salons, barber shops, cosmetology schools, and community organizations to participate. Support individuals experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions. Highlight the environmental benefits of recycling wigs and hair products. Inspire listeners through Crystal's entrepreneurial and philanthropic journey. Key Takeaways 1. Wigs Can Be Recycled and Repurposed Many people are unaware that wigs can have a second life. Crystal's organization collects: Human-hair wigs Synthetic wigs Hair extensions Donated hair products Usable wigs are refurbished and redistributed, while damaged wigs are recycled into materials used for environmental cleanup and research. 2. Medical Hair Loss Impacts Quality of Life A major focus of the foundation is supporting individuals experiencing hair loss due to: Cancer treatments Medical conditions Health-related challenges By providing donated wigs, the organization helps restore confidence, dignity, and self-esteem. 3. Community Partnerships Drive Impact Crystal built her program through partnerships with: Cosmetology schools Hospitals Cancer organizations Beauty supply stores Community volunteers These partnerships allow the foundation to process, repair, and distribute large volumes of donated wigs. 4. Education Creates Opportunity Cosmetology students participate in refurbishing wigs as part of their training. The program provides students with: Hands-on experience Community service hours Technical training Exposure to real-world client needs This creates a win-win situation for both students and recipients. 5. Sustainability Is Part of the Mission One of the interview's most unique themes was environmental stewardship. Unused or damaged wigs are broken down and recycled into products that can assist with: Environmental cleanup Oil-spill recovery efforts Sustainability research Crystal sees beauty and environmental responsibility as connected causes. 6. Small Ideas Can Become Large Movements What began as a personal vision expanded into a network that attracted support from multiple states and organizations. The foundation received donated wigs from: Individual donors Beauty supply stores Community members Organizations across the country The response demonstrated the widespread demand for programs that combine social impact and sustainability. 7. Entrepreneurship Begins with Passion Crystal traced her inspiration back to childhood visits to beauty supply stores with her grandmother. What started as an eight-year-old girl's dream eventually became a career, a nonprofit initiative, and a growing social-impact enterprise. 8. Don't Wait for Perfect Conditions Crystal repeatedly emphasized that she started with limited resources and often funded projects herself. Her story demonstrates that taking action, even without complete certainty or financial backing, can lead to meaningful results. 9. Innovation Comes from Solving Problems In addition to the Wig Capital Foundation, Crystal discussed creating "hat wigs," combining a hat and hairpiece into a practical solution for women dealing with hair challenges. Her approach reflects a broader entrepreneurial mindset of identifying problems and developing creative solutions. 10. Service Is the Foundation of Success Throughout the conversation, Crystal emphasized helping others first. Whether through wig donations, student training, environmental initiatives, or community partnerships, her work is built around creating positive change. Key Themes Beauty With Purpose The interview highlights how the beauty industry can be used as a force for social good. Entrepreneurship Through Service Crystal's success grew from solving real problems rather than simply pursuing profit. Community Collaboration Partnerships with schools, hospitals, and volunteers make the organization's impact possible. Confidence and Dignity Providing wigs to individuals experiencing hair loss is about more than appearance. It is about restoring confidence and improving quality of life. Notable Quotes On Her Childhood Dream "When I get older, I want to own one of these." On the Program's Mission "Helping our environment." On Taking Action "You got to start somewhere." On Entrepreneurship "You can't let circumstances and people and places stop you from living your dream." On Innovation "Maybe other women might need a hat wig." On Community Involvement "Everybody wants to get involved with wigs. Wigs is fun." On Program Growth "People started to reach out to be members as well as start chapters in their states." On Her Vision "Just get involved. Spread the word." Success Highlights Founder of the Wig Capital Foundation. Created a large-scale wig donation and refurbishment initiative. Developed partnerships with cosmetology schools and healthcare organizations. Collected thousands of wigs through donation campaigns. Introduced environmentally conscious hair and wig recycling efforts. Expanded outreach beyond local communities through chapters and partnerships. Created innovative hair products such as custom hat wigs. Bottom Line Crystal Hughes' interview is a powerful example of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. By combining her cosmetology expertise with a passion for helping others, she created a program that supports individuals facing medical hair loss while promoting environmental sustainability. Her story demonstrates how a simple childhood dream can evolve into a mission that restores confidence, creates educational opportunities, and positively impacts communities across the country. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Crystal Hughes. Shared her journey as a licensed cosmetologist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Wig Capital Foundation. The conversation focused on her innovative wig donation and recycling program, which supports individuals experiencing medical hair loss while also promoting environmental sustainability through hair and wig recycling. Drawing from more than two decades in the beauty industry, Hughes explained how a childhood dream evolved into a mission-driven organization that restores confidence to people facing hair loss and creates opportunities for education, community involvement, and environmental impact. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Raise awareness about the Wig Capital Foundation. Educate the public about wig donation and recycling programs. Encourage salons, barber shops, cosmetology schools, and community organizations to participate. Support individuals experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions. Highlight the environmental benefits of recycling wigs and hair products. Inspire listeners through Crystal's entrepreneurial and philanthropic journey. Key Takeaways 1. Wigs Can Be Recycled and Repurposed Many people are unaware that wigs can have a second life. Crystal's organization collects: Human-hair wigs Synthetic wigs Hair extensions Donated hair products Usable wigs are refurbished and redistributed, while damaged wigs are recycled into materials used for environmental cleanup and research. 2. Medical Hair Loss Impacts Quality of Life A major focus of the foundation is supporting individuals experiencing hair loss due to: Cancer treatments Medical conditions Health-related challenges By providing donated wigs, the organization helps restore confidence, dignity, and self-esteem. 3. Community Partnerships Drive Impact Crystal built her program through partnerships with: Cosmetology schools Hospitals Cancer organizations Beauty supply stores Community volunteers These partnerships allow the foundation to process, repair, and distribute large volumes of donated wigs. 4. Education Creates Opportunity Cosmetology students participate in refurbishing wigs as part of their training. The program provides students with: Hands-on experience Community service hours Technical training Exposure to real-world client needs This creates a win-win situation for both students and recipients. 5. Sustainability Is Part of the Mission One of the interview's most unique themes was environmental stewardship. Unused or damaged wigs are broken down and recycled into products that can assist with: Environmental cleanup Oil-spill recovery efforts Sustainability research Crystal sees beauty and environmental responsibility as connected causes. 6. Small Ideas Can Become Large Movements What began as a personal vision expanded into a network that attracted support from multiple states and organizations. The foundation received donated wigs from: Individual donors Beauty supply stores Community members Organizations across the country The response demonstrated the widespread demand for programs that combine social impact and sustainability. 7. Entrepreneurship Begins with Passion Crystal traced her inspiration back to childhood visits to beauty supply stores with her grandmother. What started as an eight-year-old girl's dream eventually became a career, a nonprofit initiative, and a growing social-impact enterprise. 8. Don't Wait for Perfect Conditions Crystal repeatedly emphasized that she started with limited resources and often funded projects herself. Her story demonstrates that taking action, even without complete certainty or financial backing, can lead to meaningful results. 9. Innovation Comes from Solving Problems In addition to the Wig Capital Foundation, Crystal discussed creating "hat wigs," combining a hat and hairpiece into a practical solution for women dealing with hair challenges. Her approach reflects a broader entrepreneurial mindset of identifying problems and developing creative solutions. 10. Service Is the Foundation of Success Throughout the conversation, Crystal emphasized helping others first. Whether through wig donations, student training, environmental initiatives, or community partnerships, her work is built around creating positive change. Key Themes Beauty With Purpose The interview highlights how the beauty industry can be used as a force for social good. Entrepreneurship Through Service Crystal's success grew from solving real problems rather than simply pursuing profit. Community Collaboration Partnerships with schools, hospitals, and volunteers make the organization's impact possible. Confidence and Dignity Providing wigs to individuals experiencing hair loss is about more than appearance. It is about restoring confidence and improving quality of life. Notable Quotes On Her Childhood Dream "When I get older, I want to own one of these." On the Program's Mission "Helping our environment." On Taking Action "You got to start somewhere." On Entrepreneurship "You can't let circumstances and people and places stop you from living your dream." On Innovation "Maybe other women might need a hat wig." On Community Involvement "Everybody wants to get involved with wigs. Wigs is fun." On Program Growth "People started to reach out to be members as well as start chapters in their states." On Her Vision "Just get involved. Spread the word." Success Highlights Founder of the Wig Capital Foundation. Created a large-scale wig donation and refurbishment initiative. Developed partnerships with cosmetology schools and healthcare organizations. Collected thousands of wigs through donation campaigns. Introduced environmentally conscious hair and wig recycling efforts. Expanded outreach beyond local communities through chapters and partnerships. Created innovative hair products such as custom hat wigs. Bottom Line Crystal Hughes' interview is a powerful example of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. By combining her cosmetology expertise with a passion for helping others, she created a program that supports individuals facing medical hair loss while promoting environmental sustainability. Her story demonstrates how a simple childhood dream can evolve into a mission that restores confidence, creates educational opportunities, and positively impacts communities across the country. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Crystal Hughes. Shared her journey as a licensed cosmetologist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Wig Capital Foundation. The conversation focused on her innovative wig donation and recycling program, which supports individuals experiencing medical hair loss while also promoting environmental sustainability through hair and wig recycling. Drawing from more than two decades in the beauty industry, Hughes explained how a childhood dream evolved into a mission-driven organization that restores confidence to people facing hair loss and creates opportunities for education, community involvement, and environmental impact. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Raise awareness about the Wig Capital Foundation. Educate the public about wig donation and recycling programs. Encourage salons, barber shops, cosmetology schools, and community organizations to participate. Support individuals experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions. Highlight the environmental benefits of recycling wigs and hair products. Inspire listeners through Crystal's entrepreneurial and philanthropic journey. Key Takeaways 1. Wigs Can Be Recycled and Repurposed Many people are unaware that wigs can have a second life. Crystal's organization collects: Human-hair wigs Synthetic wigs Hair extensions Donated hair products Usable wigs are refurbished and redistributed, while damaged wigs are recycled into materials used for environmental cleanup and research. 2. Medical Hair Loss Impacts Quality of Life A major focus of the foundation is supporting individuals experiencing hair loss due to: Cancer treatments Medical conditions Health-related challenges By providing donated wigs, the organization helps restore confidence, dignity, and self-esteem. 3. Community Partnerships Drive Impact Crystal built her program through partnerships with: Cosmetology schools Hospitals Cancer organizations Beauty supply stores Community volunteers These partnerships allow the foundation to process, repair, and distribute large volumes of donated wigs. 4. Education Creates Opportunity Cosmetology students participate in refurbishing wigs as part of their training. The program provides students with: Hands-on experience Community service hours Technical training Exposure to real-world client needs This creates a win-win situation for both students and recipients. 5. Sustainability Is Part of the Mission One of the interview's most unique themes was environmental stewardship. Unused or damaged wigs are broken down and recycled into products that can assist with: Environmental cleanup Oil-spill recovery efforts Sustainability research Crystal sees beauty and environmental responsibility as connected causes. 6. Small Ideas Can Become Large Movements What began as a personal vision expanded into a network that attracted support from multiple states and organizations. The foundation received donated wigs from: Individual donors Beauty supply stores Community members Organizations across the country The response demonstrated the widespread demand for programs that combine social impact and sustainability. 7. Entrepreneurship Begins with Passion Crystal traced her inspiration back to childhood visits to beauty supply stores with her grandmother. What started as an eight-year-old girl's dream eventually became a career, a nonprofit initiative, and a growing social-impact enterprise. 8. Don't Wait for Perfect Conditions Crystal repeatedly emphasized that she started with limited resources and often funded projects herself. Her story demonstrates that taking action, even without complete certainty or financial backing, can lead to meaningful results. 9. Innovation Comes from Solving Problems In addition to the Wig Capital Foundation, Crystal discussed creating "hat wigs," combining a hat and hairpiece into a practical solution for women dealing with hair challenges. Her approach reflects a broader entrepreneurial mindset of identifying problems and developing creative solutions. 10. Service Is the Foundation of Success Throughout the conversation, Crystal emphasized helping others first. Whether through wig donations, student training, environmental initiatives, or community partnerships, her work is built around creating positive change. Key Themes Beauty With Purpose The interview highlights how the beauty industry can be used as a force for social good. Entrepreneurship Through Service Crystal's success grew from solving real problems rather than simply pursuing profit. Community Collaboration Partnerships with schools, hospitals, and volunteers make the organization's impact possible. Confidence and Dignity Providing wigs to individuals experiencing hair loss is about more than appearance. It is about restoring confidence and improving quality of life. Notable Quotes On Her Childhood Dream "When I get older, I want to own one of these." On the Program's Mission "Helping our environment." On Taking Action "You got to start somewhere." On Entrepreneurship "You can't let circumstances and people and places stop you from living your dream." On Innovation "Maybe other women might need a hat wig." On Community Involvement "Everybody wants to get involved with wigs. Wigs is fun." On Program Growth "People started to reach out to be members as well as start chapters in their states." On Her Vision "Just get involved. Spread the word." Success Highlights Founder of the Wig Capital Foundation. Created a large-scale wig donation and refurbishment initiative. Developed partnerships with cosmetology schools and healthcare organizations. Collected thousands of wigs through donation campaigns. Introduced environmentally conscious hair and wig recycling efforts. Expanded outreach beyond local communities through chapters and partnerships. Created innovative hair products such as custom hat wigs. Bottom Line Crystal Hughes' interview is a powerful example of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. By combining her cosmetology expertise with a passion for helping others, she created a program that supports individuals facing medical hair loss while promoting environmental sustainability. Her story demonstrates how a simple childhood dream can evolve into a mission that restores confidence, creates educational opportunities, and positively impacts communities across the country. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This episode is brought to you by Wirana This second episode of a year-long series by the Middle East Vice President and Green Recycling Coordinator at the Singapore-based cash buyer Wirana, Hitesh Vyas, reflects on market developments and outlines the possibility of a significant change in the EU's attitude to Asian recycling yards.
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In the autumn of 2021, Ron Gonen sat across from me and made a call that sounded like activism: fossil fuel assets were already stranded, the smart money was gone, and anyone divesting that year was a decade too late. He said it during the best year energy stocks had had in a decade. For eighteen months, he looked flat wrong.He wasn't. This is a re-release, and before the interview I score the thesis against what actually happened. In 2024 the S&P's fossil fuel components returned 5.7% against 25% for the index; the sector has underperformed in seven of the last ten years and shrunk from 30% of the index in 1980 to about 3% today. The regulation he predicted arrived: seven states now have packaging producer-responsibility laws, up from two. And the single national recycling company he said the US needed — which did not exist when we spoke — he built a year later. It's Circular Services, now the largest privately held recycler in the US, with close to a billion dollars behind it from Brookfield, Microsoft, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Starbucks and Unilever.Ron Gonen is the Founder and CEO of Closed Loop Partners, an investment firm and innovation center built entirely around the circular economy. He founded and ran RecycleBank, served as New York City's Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling and Sustainability, and wrote The Waste-Free World. In this conversation he lays out why the linear “extract, use, landfill” economy is a subsidised anomaly, why he thinks circular investing carries a clear financial edge rather than a moral discount, and how he underwrites it — value investing, price-to-value discipline, and a corporate LP base that tells him where the market is going before it gets there.The one part he under-called was the politics — and that's the live risk. Federal policy went the other way, every gain came from the states, and the fight he once compared to a bug bite is now a 17-state lawsuit. He was right on the assets, the regulation, and the infrastructure. The open question is whether the politics catches up.In this episode we discuss:Why he called fossil fuel assets “stranded” in the middle of their best year — and how that call has agedThe financial case that circular and sustainable portfolios beat the market, not lag itWhy the linear economy only works because extraction and landfill are subsidisedHow George Soros's writing turned an idealistic student into an investorValue investing applied to the circular economy: strict price-to-value discipline and a sub-$10M entry screenHow a corporate LP base of the largest CPG companies can de-risk the thesisRedirecting $100 billion in fossil fuel subsidies — “without costing taxpayers a cent”Why he builds a circular economy rather than thinking of himself as an investorFeatured guest:Ron Gonen, Founder & CEO, Closed Loop PartnersDiscover More from SRI360°:Explore all episodes of the SRI360° PodcastSign up for the free weekly email updateKey Takeaways:Stranded means stranded. Ron called fossil fuel assets impaired in 2021, with the divestment window already a decade closed. By 2024 the S&P's fossil components returned 5.7% against 25% for the index.The moral discount is a myth. He argues circular, stakeholder-aligned portfolios outperform — a fund built on the “greediest” companies would never have screened out Enron, WorldCom, or Tyco.The linear economy is subsidised, not natural. Extraction and landfill dominate only because they're propped up; the fossil fuel industry that makes plastic takes roughly $20 billion a year in US subsidies.Value investing, applied to circularity. Every fund runs a strict price-to-value discipline. On the venture side the hard screen is a sub-$10 million post-money valuation, then whether the tech can become a business, then the team.The corporate LP base is the edge. Closed Loop's LPs include some of the largest CPG companies, and they signal where supply chains are heading — turning an “idealistic” thesis into a realistic one.Redirect the subsidies. His biggest structural idea: move $100 billion over five years from fossil fuel subsidies into circular and renewable industries. As reallocation, not new spending, he argues it costs taxpayers nothing.The politics is the unhedged risk. Every recent gain came from the states, not federal policy, and incumbent resistance has escalated from a “bug bite” to a 17-state lawsuit — the one variable no investor controls.Additional ResourcesRon Gonen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-gonen-807a49/Closed Loop Partners: https://www.closedlooppartners.com/Circular Services: https://circularservices.com/The Waste-Free World (book): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646769/the-waste-free-world-by-ron-gonen/
Listen to the end of this episode, it's a good one!In this part 2 of chat with mortgage broker Daniel Jones, we discuss:1. Why some doctors are still not using mortgage brokers2. debt recycling- disclaimer: controversial, please speak to your own tax adviser.3. case studies of what are some successful property investors-25yo with 9 properties! (Darwin, Katherine, Port Headland, Mackay)Some buy themselves (are passionate about it), other high income earners feel their time better suited pick up extra work, and outsource to a buyers agent.4. consider rentvesting if you a registrar (given often frequent moving for training, and may not know where ultimately end up living and working)5. some specialists are going regional/rural, same or higher income, but cheaper cost of living/accommodationSpecialist Broking | About Daniel Jones and the Business Doctors Property Network | FacebookMusic Credit: Bass Nation.New episode every fortnight.Send in your questions to: passiveincomedoctors[AT]gmail.comIf you are a doctor or dentist interested in property investing Australia, join my community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/315108673770810Follow me on Instagram for first peek at new content, and my day-to-day life. Dr Dan (@passiveincomedoctors) • Instagram photos and videosYoutube channel/video podcast: Passive Income Doctor - YouTube
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the WTR Small Cap Spotlight, Comstock Inc. CEO Corrado De Gasperis joins WTR's Peter Gastreich and Shawn Severson to follow up on questions submitted by investors during the company's recent fireside chat. De Gasperis provides an update on the ramp-up of Comstock's Nevada solar panel recycling plant, its competitive advantages over rivals, and how a proposed EPA hazardous-waste rule could unlock feedstock supply. The conversation also covers silver recovery economics, the approximately $300 million Silver Springs land and power monetization opportunity, the balance sheet position ahead of the pending $20 million Mackay payment, the outlook for Bioleum, and the broader path to profitability.
Daniel does a commentary of Mary and Drew's first episode.
This week: Cory Connors, host of the Sustainable Packaging Podcast presented by Atlantic Packaging, and Matt Saunders, managing partner at New Earth Ventures, talk with Ian Welsh about where sustainable packaging is actually heading. They discuss the shift to monomaterials and paper-based formats under EPR and PPWR pressure, and how AI is starting to reshape packaging design, procurement and testing. Plus: West Africa's cocoa sector struggles to meet incoming EU deforestation rules; scientists and the timber industry clash over proposed changes to the GHG Protocol's forest carbon accounting; agrofuel production is squeezing food security in northern South America; and, the US pushes for exemptions from the EU's CSRD and CSDDD, in the news digest with Babette Pagès. Host: Diana Kim Secure your place to meet in Chicago for the Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA (October 27-28, 2026).
In this inspiring episode of the Leaders Who Care series from The Brand Called You, Stan Chen, CEO of RecycleGO and Sinansys, joins host Mark Sadovnick to explore the intersection of sustainability, technology, and leadership.Stan shares his powerful journey from growing up as a first-generation immigrant in Queens, New York, to driving innovation in the recycling and supply chain sectors through blockchain and quantum computing.The discussion explores Stan's family roots, the profound influence of his father, and his evolution from medical science to creating impact through technology-enabled recycling. It also highlights the critical role of empathy, the importance of integrating people, planet, and profit, and real-world examples of purpose-driven action, including the rapid delivery of vital masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.Discover how RecycleGO and Sinansys are working together to create more transparent and resilient supply chains, and how personal values can inspire meaningful global change.
The world's plastic problem won't be solved by good intentions alone. In part two of Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis, our special three-part miniseries from Nature Breaking, host Seth Larson and WWF plastics expert Erin Simon shift from the past to the present—digging into what's actually being done right now to tackle plastic pollution, and where those efforts are falling short. Joining the conversation is Jeff Bezzo of SC Johnson, one of the world's largest household product companies, who works at the intersection of sustainability and business strategy. Jeff pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes for a 130-year-old company to rethink packaging at scale, and why voluntary corporate action can only go so far without policy to back it up. Together, they explore: The hidden reasons some plastic gets recycled and some doesn't How Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) works, and why it's gaining momentum across the US What SC Johnson has learned from real-world experiments with refill and reuse systems Why global companies are increasingly asking for consistent policy, not just goodwill The honest tensions between sustainability goals and business realities This episode is about the messy middle of solving a global crisis—where companies, policymakers, and consumers all have a role to play, and where progress depends on getting the incentives right. Links for More Info: Jeff Bezzo bio WWF Plastics page ACT: Tell Global Leaders You Want a Future With Less Plastic Chapters: 0:00 Can I recycle this? (cold open) 0:51 Intro 1:23 Episode overview 4:10 Jeff Bezzo on SC Johnson's sustainability journey 8:28 How SC Johnson is rethinking plastic packaging 13:28 What makes a product "worth" recycling? 17:10 What is EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility)? 19:56 Recycling alternatives: reuse/refill, concentrates, etc. 27:05 Balancing sustainability goals with cost pressures 35:02 Jeff's reasons for hope 37:07 Closing thoughts from Seth and Erin
In this Week 34, 2026 episode of the GMS Weekly Podcast, Ingrid and Henning discuss the latest developments shaping the global ship recycling market, including sharply higher recycling prices across the Indian sub-continent, new Iran sanctions risk, rising oil prices, changing dry freight conditions and renewed vessel activity across Alang and Chattogram. The biggest market development this week is Pakistan moving to the top of the ship recycling price rankings for the first time in the current cycle. Gadani dry bulk indications climbed to approximately USD 515 to 520 per LDT, with tanker levels reaching around USD 535 to 540 per LDT. Strong domestic steel demand, a shortage of Iranian billets and limited recycling tonnage are creating intense competition for available vessels, even as Gadani itself remains short of physical arrivals. Bangladesh remains highly competitive, with Chattogram indications rising to approximately USD 495 to 500 per LDT for dry bulk and USD 515 to 520 per LDT for tankers. Small and mid-sized tanker demand remains especially strong. Importantly, the increase in vessel pricing came despite local steel plate remaining relatively stable, indicating that competition for tonnage rather than steel prices is driving the current rally. In India, Alang continues to face a substantial pricing gap against Pakistan and Bangladesh for conventional vessels, despite local steel plate strengthening to approximately INR 40,500 per ton. However, India's specialist recycling market remains active. The 43,402 LDT tanker FT Island has now been delivered at Alang, together with the tanker Cutta and reefer Frio Naruto, reinforcing Alang's position in complex, specialist and compliance-sensitive vessel recycling. The episode also examines the potential impact of new U.S. sanctions against Iran, with particular attention on shipping registries, ownership structures, banking channels and sanctions exposure. For shipowners and cash buyers, the key question is whether tighter enforcement could create additional recycling candidates or make certain vessels more difficult to transact and deliver. Oil markets strengthened for a second consecutive week, with Brent crude approaching USD 94 per barrel and WTI near USD 87. Meanwhile, the Baltic Dry Index eased to around 2,791, although Supramax earnings strengthened, reinforcing the mixed economics facing owners deciding whether to continue trading older vessels or consider recycling. In Turkey, Aliaga recycling prices remain significantly below the Indian sub-continent, with the market continuing to compete primarily through EU regulatory compliance, Basel Convention requirements and specialist tonnage. The Turkish Lira also moved beyond 48 to the U.S. dollar for the first time. This episode explains what these developments mean for shipowners, cash buyers, ship recyclers, shipbrokers and maritime investors, including why scarcity is now being reflected directly in recycling prices and why the highest headline price may not always represent the most executable recycling destination. Key topics covered: global ship recycling market 2026, vessel recycling prices, cash buyer market, Pakistan ship recycling, Gadani recycling market, Bangladesh ship recycling, Chattogram recycling market, tanker recycling demand, India ship recycling, Alang recycling market, FT Island tanker recycling, Iran sanctions shipping, Strait of Hormuz shipping risk, ship recycling compliance, dry freight market, Baltic Dry Index, Supramax freight rates, oil prices, Turkey ship recycling, Aliaga recycling market and maritime market analysis. For detailed vessel price indications, market rankings, steel prices, port positions and global ship recycling market analysis, access GMS Weekly through the GMS website or mobile app.
What happens at Red Rocks after the encore ends, the lights come up and thousands of concertgoers head home? The real show is just getting started. In this episode of Sustainably Speaking, host Mia Quinn goes behind the scenes at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Katie Zarachowicz, Sustainability Administrator for Denver Arts & Venues, to see how one of the country's best-known concert venues tackles recycling, composting and waste after every show. Red Rocks consistently diverts more than half of its waste from landfill through recycling and composting. A big reason why? Instead of relying entirely on concertgoers to put everything in the right bin, Red Rocks takes sorting backstage. After events, crews separate materials overnight—sometimes working until sunrise. What You'll Learn Mia and Katie explore what it really takes to make recycling work at a busy entertainment venue, including: Why back-of-house sorting can make such a difference. How smarter concessions and production decisions before an event can prevent waste later. Why recycling education still matters—even when someone else does the sorting. How recycling policy could affect venues like Red Rocks. Katie discusses Colorado's emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) program and the potential to grow markets for materials that are harder to recycle today. Why Red Rocks thinks zero waste may eventually be within reach. And because this is Red Rocks, there are a few things you probably won't hear in your average recycling conversation—like how to design recycling bins around bears, mountain lions and raccoons, which fans create the most waste, and why Katie's dream concert might be a little heavier than you'd expect. Press play for a backstage look at how practical decisions, creative problem-solving and a lot of late-night sorting can help keep valuable materials in circulation long after the music stops.
In this episode, we unpack a federal court's decision to temporarily block enforcement of California's Truth in Recycling law, which was set to become enforceable in October 2026. The court found that challengers were likely to succeed on arguments that parts of the law are unconstitutionally vague and may improperly restrict truthful commercial speech. While the decision does not strike down the law, it puts enforcement on hold and could have broader implications for environmental marketing claims and California's packaging and producer responsibility requirements. Hosted by Simone Roach. Based on a blog post by Gonzalo E. Mon, Katie Rogers, and Dennis Mema.
EcoShip, which began in 2021 and operates out of an Avondale storage space, collects packaging materials and provides them to local business owners for free reuse. The nonprofit's leaders encourage folks to save their packaging and pay them forward instead of throwing them into the landfill. Host - Jon Hansen Guest - EcoShip founder and CEO Aleksandra Plewa Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.
Michelle McCann from PV Lab explains why we need to get used modules off Facebook and onto a real market for second-life solar.
Daniel does a commentary of Mary and Drew's first episode.
Sanitation & Recycling Services - City of New Orleans: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that analyzes the sufficiency of sanitation and recycling fees in New Orleans and the discrepancies between the number of sanitation and recycling service locations in the city versus the number of service locations billed by the Sewerage and Water Board. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast
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Send us Fan MailEver wonder what happens to your recyclables once they leave the curb? In this episode, we tour WM's Cleveland Material Recycling Facility (MRF) and speak with Frank Fello, Area Vice President, who shares what happens at the MRF and why it is important to Recycle Right. WM (Formerly, Waste Management) is one of North America's leading providers of solid waste management services. The facility we toured is located in Oakwood Village, Ohio, and recently underwent a $30 million upgrade. It is one of the four material recycling facilities operating in Ohio that receive recyclables collected from northeast Ohio's curbside and drop-off recycling programs. At these MRFs, mixed bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard are sorted, baled, and sent to manufacturers to be made into new products. Stay tuned to learn what can and cannot be recycled curbside and why, plus where your recyclables are sent after they are sorted and processed (hint: it's not China). Also hear how landfill gas powers WM's collection vehicles and other sustainability initiatives.Learn More: Watch the MRF in actionRecycle Right in Cuyahoga County, Geauga County, Lorain County, Summit County and Medina CountySupport the showFollow Eco Speaks CLE on LinkedIn, Facebook and InstagramContact - hello@ecospeakscle.com
n Puerto Rico se recicla de todo menos la basura. Hablamos sobre el regreso de Norma Burgos al gobierno, esta vez como secretaria de la gobernación tras la salida de Francisco Domenech. También sobre el pésimo manejo de el racionamiento por parte del gobierno y la AAA. Por último, hablamos sobre la nueva presidencia derechista de Latinoamérica, esta vez en Colombia.¿Qué opinas sobre el regreso de estas figuras políticas? ¿Crees que podemos aprender de los errores del pasado? ¡Déjanos tu comentario!Suscríbete para más análisis sobre la política puertorriqueña y comparte este episodio con tus amigos.#PuertoRico #Política #PlanDeContingencia
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Can fashion help bring people together as well as set trends and mould culture worldwide? Fashion designer and environmentalist Runa Ray believes it can. Her exhibition Repurposing Fashion: Reimagining Peace, now open at UN Headquarters in New York, transforms discarded textiles into works of art carrying messages of peace from 30 countries. Speaking to UN News' Cristina Silveiro, she explains why she believes "fashion has a greater purpose" than glamour alone
What happens when a finance guy who's never heard of lithium takes a job in a small North Carolina town because it's near where his favorite author lived?Joe Lowry is the founder of Global Lithium LLC, host of the Global Lithium Podcast (239 episodes and counting), and author of the new memoir Lithium Confidential: Confessions of a Corporate Misfit. He spent 35 years in the industry — including years in Japan and China — and for a stretch in the 1990s he personally controlled essentially all of the lithium supply going into the world's first commercial lithium-ion batteries.This is a longer, less traditional episode for us, and it's worth every minute. Joe walks through the entire lithium cycle from rock to cathode, explains why the industry started as a hydrogen bomb program, and gives an unusually blunt read on where the industry is headed — including his line that there's no Smackover lithium without direct lithium extraction, and why he thinks the first real success there lands around 2029.There's also plenty here for students and early-career geologists: Joe's argument that you should learn the industry, not just deploy your geology skills, and his advice on what actually makes a career durable.Some things we get into:Why lithium was in Post-it Notes, blue jeans, and grease long before batteriesThe full flow sheet: spodumene → calcine → lithium sulfate → carbonate → hydroxide, and why the "midstream" means cathode, not chemicalsHard rock vs. Atacama brine vs. sedimentary (Thacker Pass) vs. Smackover oilfield brineWhy grade matters: 600 ppm Smackover vs. sub-100 ppm produced water (sorry, Marcellus)How the market went from 300,000 tonnes LCE in 2020 to nearly 2 million todayThe 2022 spike to $80,000/t and what happened afterWhy Joe called BS on the high-nickel/hydroxide narrative and was right about LFPSodium-ion: real use cases, or a CATL press release every time lithium ticks up?What "crappy brine" means, and the fraud problem in African spodumeneCommodity or specialty chemical? Why fungibility is the whole argumentGetting fired as the best thing that ever happened to himTimestamps00:00 – Intro01:30 – Welcome, and the strange experience of being recognized by voice03:10 – How Joe got into lithium: oil, corporate raiders, a gold mine, and a small town near Asheville06:00 – Lithium before batteries: glass, grease, and the dye in Post-it Notes08:30 – Japan, China, and being the only person who thought batteries would matter12:30 – What the "midstream" actually is, and why battery plants without cathode plants don't solve anything13:30 – The hydrogen bomb origin story: DOE, Lithium Corp of America, Foote Mineral14:20 – Hard rock processing, start to finish15:45 – Enter brine: Silver Peak, then the Atacama17:20 – Sodium sulfate, the glass industry, and putting the blue in blue jeans18:50 – SQM arrives and the price goes from $2/lb to 68 cents21:20 – Greenbushes: a tantalum mine that happened to have lithium23:00 – China's assets, lepidolite, and how CATL became a third of the market25:20 – 300,000 tonnes to 2 million: "what's grown that fast that's not software?"26:40 – Thacker Pass: wrong flow sheet, right rock, and a $2.3B DOE loan29:40 – "Soft rock," the McDermitt caldera, and Tom Benson30:20 – The Smackover, bromine wells, and why you can't build ponds in Arkansas31:30 – DLE: what counts, what's actually working, and what's still a declared victory33:15 – What makes a brine "crappy"33:40 – Grades, produced water, and why Pennsylvania shouldn't get too excited34:20 – Arkansas is all-in; Exxon is slow-walking it37:50 – Garbage spodumene, African supply, and lithium that showed up in China with no lithium in it38:50 – The four-minute mile: why 2029 is the year to watch40:40 – Recycling and the circular economy reality check42:50 – Is it still the lithium decade?43:20 – China controls processing — and depends on everyone else for supply44:40 – LFP vs. NMC/NCA, and the call Joe got right46:30 – What's actually in your iPhone48:00 – Sodium-ion: niches, not a replacement50:00 – BESS, aging grids, and a prediction Joe made in 201051:55 – Advice for students and young geologists entering lithium53:40 – On AI, and bulletproofing what you do54:00 – Starting the Global Lithium Podcast: Tim Ferriss, a LinkedIn post, and a studio in Buenos Aires55:20 – Downloaded in every country on Earth except Bhutan57:10 – The Korean listeners who finally explained themselves1:00:10 – The real value of a podcast is what's said before and after the record button1:02:30 – Australia 34%, US 30%, and why resource economies listen1:05:10 – Which lithium conference should a student actually go to?1:09:00 – Writing Lithium Confidential: five life goals from January 1, 1982, and a granddaughter1:11:30 – Why the book has exactly 100 chapters1:16:20 – Commodity or specialty chemical? The fungibility argument1:18:20 – Specs, secret sauce, and selling the same product twice1:20:00 – The freedom that comes with getting fired1:20:25 – Joe's best day in the lithium business1:23:30 – Best deposits he's ever visited: Pilgangoora's vision, Liontown's buildLinksLithium Confidential: Confessions of a Corporate Misfit — available in print and Kindlegloballithium.netThe Global Lithium Podcast — wherever you get podcastsJoe on LinkedIn: Joe Lowry | On X/Twitter: @GlobalLithium (note the handle — not the Australian company)CampGeo mobile app — pegmatites, mineral basics, and all our back catalogplanetgeocast.com | @planetgeocastDownload the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can get tons of free content, exclusive images, and access to our Geology of National Parks series. 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The Joshua tree is an icon and ecological keystone of the California deserts. However, climate disruption with hotter, drier summers and more frequent brush fires, threatens that some day soon Joshua Tree National Park will no longer have any Joshua trees. This interview was originally recorded in 2021, and the changing, heating, sweltering climate, with anomalous rainfall, parched, soaked, flooded, massive storms/no storms keeps expanding/lacerating us, burning homes and landscapes, inundating neighborhoods, drying out our reservoirs. We do have, however, some solutions available to us to preserve important ecosystems, like our deserts. We discuss these systems and investigate what solutions for the Mojave Desert are needed. Are solar farms in the desert an appropriate renewable energy solution, or do they cause more harm than good? What about the consequences of lithium mining in Death Valley for electric vehicles? Did you know it is not a wise idea to grow your own Joshua Tree from imported seeds? Our guest, James Cornett [https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-W.-Cornett/author/B001K84BWE?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true], is an ecologist, author, and principal biologist at JWC Ecological Consultants. He is one of the West's most prolific writers with more than forty-four books published. As former Director of Natural Sciences at the Palm Springs Desert Museum, he continues to share his love of natural history through writing, teaching, and lecturing. He is the first professional naturalist to have visited all nine of the world's great deserts and is writing a book on his travels and research in each. James Cornett is the former Director of Natural Sciences at the Palm Springs Desert Museum. He holds B.A. and M.S. degrees in biology and is the author of over three dozen books on aspects of desert environments including his most recent on the Joshua tree. Dozens of his scientific papers have focused on iconic desert plants including the desert fan palm, ocotillo, and Joshua tree. Several of his studies have examined impacts of climate change on plant populations. Jessica Aldridge, Co-Host and Producer of EcoJustice Radio, is an environmental educator, community organizer, and 16-year recycling industry and Zero Waste leader. She is a co-founder of SoCal 350, organizer for ReusableLA, and founded Adventures in Waste. She is a former professor of Recycling and Resource Management at Santa Monica College, and an award recipient of the international 2021 Women in Sustainability Leadership and the 2016 inaugural Waste360, 40 Under 40. In her day job she is the Sustainability and Zero Waste Programs Director for Athens Services. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 111 Photo credit: Stephanie Lemus
In this episode, Cory Connors reconnects with longtime industry friend Emily Williams to discuss her new role leading How2Recycle. Emily traces her path from chemical engineering through roles at Michelman and TC Transcontinental (now ProAmpac) into a career built around product sustainability, policy, and partnerships. The conversation dives into the chaos surrounding California's SB 343 truth-in-labeling law and the recent injunction affecting it, how How2Recycle is guiding members through the uncertainty, and what's ahead at the organization's September 30th event in San Diego. Along the way, Emily and Cory swap stories about being recognized in public, obsessively sorting recycling bins at airports, and the growing culture of pre-competitive collaboration across the packaging industry.Key Topics Discussed:Emily's path from chemical engineering into packaging sustainability, and her new role at How2RecycleThe evolution of sustainability from a niche "side room" topic to a central industry focusThe SB 343 injunction: what it does and doesn't change, and How2Recycle's "hold the line" guidance for membersCalifornia's 60/60 recyclability threshold and the confusion it creates for brandsHow companies are responding differently to SB 343, from full compliance to pausing label rolloutsThe label redesign process: consumer studies, working groups, and industry jargon that doesn't translate to shoppersOngoing research into better consumer messaging around cleaning and emptying packagingContamination in recycling streams, including a look at the "wall of shame" at recovery facilitiesThe role of trust, transparency, and credibility in keeping recycling systems functionalNonprofit advocacy vs. lobbying: how How2Recycle can influence policy within legal limitsA sneak peek at the September 30th How2Recycle event in San Diego, including a cross-association panel on changing laws like SB 343The rise of pre-competitive collaboration as an industry normHow2Recycle's expanded member engagement efforts, including booths at Advance and the Summit and high-attendance member town hallsResources Mentioned:How2RecycleSustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) events: Advance and the SummitCalifornia SB 343 (Truth in Labeling law)Circular Action Alliance (Oregon)Ameripen and the PAC ActFPA's Fall Flex Forward meetingFPI's Spring meetingSCS GlobalContact:Listeners interested in How2Recycle's labeling program, upcoming events, or member resources can connect with Emily Williams and the How2Recycle team at their September 30th event in San Diego, or at upcoming SPC events including Advance and the Summit this fall.Support our Sponsors Learn more here:- 3M- Specright- Forest https://anewearthproject.com/collections/new-earth-approvedConnect with CoryConnect with Cory on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.
- China Sales Sink Again - Chevrolet Gives Up in China - What, Mercedes with McDonalds? - BMW Boosts Recycling - Boeing Sells VTOL Tech to Archer - GM Sells Battery Shares to Samsung - Hybrids Could Be 40% of All Sales - Ram Launches New Diesel in Power Wagon - Hyundai Tests Electronic Before Building Cars
- China Sales Sink Again - Chevrolet Gives Up in China - What, Mercedes with McDonalds? - BMW Boosts Recycling - Boeing Sells VTOL Tech to Archer - GM Sells Battery Shares to Samsung - Hybrids Could Be 40% of All Sales - Ram Launches New Diesel in Power Wagon - Hyundai Tests Electronic Before Building Cars
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