The waste and resource management industry is a complex, integrated system that many of our customers and communities take for granted. Beyond the Bin is a multimedia education series that seeks to provide all of our key stakeholders with more information about our industry, our company, and all of our partners who help us create economically and environmentally sustainable solutions. From podcasts to webinars, and whitepapers to live events we’re taking you beyond the bin like never before.
If you have suggestions for future podcasts or webinars please email beyondthebin@casella.com
Beyond The Bin Podcast
Trash. Recycling. Compost. We’re all familiar with the terms, but maybe not the truths behind the waste industry. “Beyond the Bin” is a podcast by Casella, which shines a light on what really happens to our waste and recycling. If you’re interested in environmental sustainability, renewable resources, and capturing value from society’s waste streams then this podcast is for you! Through interviews with community members and industry experts, you’ll learn all about what goes into recycling, composting, landfills, waste reduction, and much more. #BeyondtheBinPodcast
Growing Up Together: Casella & BD
May 5, 2021
In this episode, Abby speaks with Jaime Petersen, Environmental, Health, & Safety Leader at Becton Dickinson (BD), one of the leading manufacturers of medical devices in the world. She’ll be joined by Casella's very own Elaine Wagener, Senior Business Manager, and Jackson MacLean, Territory Manager. We’ll learn about the growing relationship between Casella and BD, and how Jaime, Elaine, and Jack work together to minimize waste not only for BD’s operations but also for its broader community.
Waste & Recycling: Society's Mirror
APRIL 7, 2021
In this episode with Casella Vice President Joe Fusco, we consider the question: What do our waste and recycling streams say about us and our society? We explore how we can use waste and recycling behavior and data as insights to help us improve our society’s future consumption habits and use of limited resources.
We Are Casella: Rachel Ashworth
MARCH 24, 2021
In this episode, we have a special interview with Rachel Ashworth, Director of Industrial Solutions at Casella. She was recently named to Waste 360’s Top 40 under 40, an award that recognizes our industry’s rising stars and top young professionals. Her career path is a great example of making the most of your opportunities. She took a tough situation like getting laid off and turned it into a jumping-off point for a great career at Casella.
What's A-Buzz At Our Landfills
MARCH 10, 2021
In this episode, we speak with Sarah Meyer, Beekeeper and Owner of Worker's Ransom Honey, and two Casella employees passionate about beekeeping, Charlotte Love, Environmental Analyst at our Ontario County, New York Landfill, and Jeremy Labbe, General Manager of our Coventry, Vermont Landfill. They teach us about the opportunities for bee and pollinator habitats in unexpected places like landfills and even your own backyard.
Great Things Have Small Beginnings: Casella & Grundon
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
In this episode, we speak with John Casella, Chief Executive Officer, and Neil Grundon, Deputy Chairman of Grundon Waste Management, a United Kingdom based waste management & environmental services company. We’ll learn about the partnership between Casella and Grundon, the humble beginnings of both, and the role that people and values play in driving successful waste companies.
Sustainable Growth: Casella's 2030 Goals
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
In this episode, we speak with Abbie Webb, Director of Sustainability about the recently launched 2020 Casella Sustainability Report. We'll learn about what goes into creating the report, the company’s progress toward its sustainability vision, key takeaways, and the roadmap for the next decade.
Food Waste Meets Recycling
NOVEMBER12, 2020
In this episode, we speak with Mike Casella about how we can capture both food waste and recyclable material from packaged food products. We'll learn how depackaging technology and supply chain partnerships can maximize food waste and packaging recovery to be a solution to the sheer amounts of food that is wasted annually in the U.S.
Closing the Loop with Composting
OCTOBER 19, 2020
In this episode, we talk with Trevor Mance a Project Manager of Food Waste for Casella about the environmental benefits of composting and how we can all use our food waste to close the loop and make a difference.
Harvesting Renewable Energy from Landfills
JULY 23, 2020
In this episode, we'll be speaking with Tracy Markham a Compliance Manager for Casella who is an expert on landfill gas collection systems. We'll learn how landfill gas collection systems are designed to actively extract gas to power landfill gas to energy plants, producing clean electricity, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, and harvesting energy from organic waste.
Sustainable Food Waste Solutions
JULY 09, 2020
In this episode, we'll be speaking with two Casella employees, Abbie Webb, Director of Sustainability, and Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Manager, both experts in sustainable food waste solutions. We'll be learning about what belongs in your compost bin, the different solutions for your food waste, and the various regulations and policies.
Resource Solutions: Solving For a World Without Waste
MAY 27, 2020
In this episode, we’ll be speaking with Liza Casella who was born into the waste industry and recalls many family vacations taking place at the annual Waste Expo. She gives her insightful perspective on how to support customers’ goals and operations. We’ll be hearing about how Casella supports its customers to achieve ambitious waste reduction and material recovery goals through strategic partnerships and waste management logistics.
Organics: An Unseen and Unsung Recycling
MAY 06, 2020
In this episode, we’ll be speaking with Chris Bales, a former environmental educator, and Mike Hodge, a former wildlife biologist, both now veterans in the organic waste and recycling industry. We’ll be learning about the science of composting, the transformation of food, sewage sludge, and other organic material into an array of valuable new products, and the business model for organic waste management.
A Special Interview with John Casella
APRIL 18, 2020
In this episode, Shahbaz sits down for a special interview with John Casella. The two talk family, COVID-19 response, how Casella is serving customers and communities during the pandemic, and how you can help.
Landfills: Disposing of Myths
APRIL 15, 2020
In this episode, we’ll be speaking with Joe Gay, an expert in landfill engineering and renewable energy generation with 40 years of combined experience. We’ll be covering topics around the shift from town dumps to engineered landfills, landfill design and energy, and the disposal shortage in the Northeast.
Collecting Waste & Recyclables: Trash Trucks Go High-Tech
MARCH 18, 2020
In this episode, we’ll be speaking with David Allen and Timothy Rowehl, long-time veterans in the waste industry who started in driver and technician roles and worked their way into leadership positions. They’ll be dispelling myths about split body collection trucks, discussing the role of technology in collection trucks, and what career paths look like today for talented drivers and technicians.
Recycling: Getting Back to Basics
MARCH 04, 2020
In this episode, we’ll be speaking with Bob Cappadona and Rachel Washburn, two members of Casella’s Recycling team with a combined four decades of experience in the recycling industry. We’ll be discussing where our recyclables go after they leave our home, the technology involved in sorting recyclable materials, the role international and domestic markets play in recycling, and the role customers play in keeping recycling streams clean. #RecycleBetter
Introduction to Beyond the Bin
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Trash. Recycling. Compost. We’re all familiar with the terms, but maybe not the truths behind the waste industry. “Beyond the Bin” is a podcast by Casella, which shines a light on what really happens to our waste and recycling. If you’re interested in environmental sustainability, renewable resources, and capturing value from society’s waste streams then this podcast is for you! Through interviews with community members and industry experts, you’ll learn all about what goes into recycling, composting, landfills, waste reduction, and much more. #BeyondtheBinPodcast
Beyond The Bin Webinar: Campus Waste in the Time of COVID
Event Agenda
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Goodbye to Normal: Waste Reduction Success through Adaptation
Overview: On campuses, COVID feels like a “waste disaster”. These speakers will be discussing the effects COVID has had on their waste reduction programs and how they are working to adapt and position themselves to succeed in the future. How do we return to reusables, remove PPE, and continue our programs to reduce waste on campus.
Speakers:
1. Warren Biggins: Phillips Exeter Academy
2. Allison Guerette: Phillips Andover
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Communication in the Face of Uncertainty
Overview: How to develop an effective communication strategy when the information is constantly changing. COVID has moved much of the waste generated on campus from the back of the house to the front of the house resulting in many universities dealing with lots of student complaints and feedback about the vast amounts of waste. What can be done to be proactive in communication and ensure the message is heard.
Speakers:
1. Jeff Weld: Director of Community Engagement, Casella
2. Sophie Rogers: Bentley University
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Innovation & Best Practices
Overview: Sharing what we’ve learned from our network of institutional customers, we’ll highlight universities working on innovative programs and working through COVID to launch or continue challenging program.
Speakers:
1. Sarah Healey: Strategic Account Manager, Casella
2. Tianna Begonis: Strategic Account Manager, Casella
3. Kelton Bogasky: Sales Consultant, Casella
Burlington, VT De-packaging Facility Virtual Grand Opening
May 27, 2021 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM