Stefanie Valentic

Cleveland

Editor in Chief at Waste360

Editor in Chief @waste360. @scrippsjschool alumna. @RecycleCuyahoga Amb. Opinions = own. [email protected]

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Episode 21: Rubicon's Ryan Cooper on Reducing Food Waste

2 weeks ago | waste360.com | Stefanie Valentic |Gage Edwards

Gage Edwards is a Content Producer at Waste360 and seasoned video editor. Gage has spent the better part of 10 years creating content in various industries but mostly revolving around video games. Gage loves video games, theme parks, and loathes littering.
Ryan Begin, CEO & Co-Founder, Divert

3 weeks ago | waste360.com | Stefanie Valentic |Gage Edwards

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Episode 19: Event Recaps: WWETT, EXPO West, EREF Summit

1 month ago | waste360.com | Stefanie Valentic |Gage Edwards

On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage take the time to recap some of the recent events and expos they've attended. Learn about WWET, EXPO West, and the recent EREF Summit, plus all the happenings at each. On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage take the time to recap some of the recent events and expos they've attended. Learn about WWET, EXPO West, and the recent EREF Summit, plus all the happenings at each.
Consumer Consciousness is Driving Sustainable Packaging

1 month ago | waste360.com | Stefanie Valentic

Sustainable grocery shopping requires time and effort. Consumers already juggle nutritional labels, expiration dates, and budget considerations. Now, they are also evaluating packaging sustainability and increasingly demanding change. Food and beverage manufacturers are responding, recognizing packaging’s impact on waste and recycling systems.
CurbWaste Studies Top AI Trends in Waste and Recycling

1 month ago | waste360.com | Stefanie Valentic

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the waste and recycling industry, driving innovations in curbside collection, material recovery facilities (MRFs), and even landfill monitoring. The industry is becoming increasingly tech-heavy, with haulers, operators, and facilities turning to AI to optimize operations and tackle industry challenges. "Our data shows that these organizations are researching and adopting advanced AI techniques at an accelerating rate.
Sarah Currie-Halpern, Co-founder and Partner, Think Zero LLC

2 months ago | waste360.com | Stefanie Valentic |Gage Edwards

On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage catch up with Sarah Currie-Halpern, co-founder and partner at Think Zero LLC. Listen in as the trio chat about Think Zero LLC's inception, the programs propelling the waste space in Boulder, Colorado, and the effects of waste left behind by the LA wildfires. Follow the Waste World podcast on Spotify and other podcasting services. For more new about the Waste and Recycling industry, visit Waste360.com.
Episode 16: Kyle Braun, CEO of Dumpsters.com

2 months ago | waste360.com | Stefanie Valentic |Gage Edwards

On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage sit down with Kyle Braun, CEO of Dumpsters.com, to discuss the industry and market for dumpster rentals, the importance of customer service, and the ever-crushing weather of Cleveland, Ohio. For more, subscribe and follow the Waste World Podcast on Spotify or other podcasting services. Plus, visit Waste360.com to keep up with all the happenings around the waste and recycling industry. Read more about:Waste WorldYou May Also Like
Episode 15: Checking in From Compost 2025!

2 months ago | waste360.com | Stefanie Valentic |Gage Edwards

On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage meet up as Compost 2025 to discuss the latest developments in composting and food waste. Listen in as the two chat about the panels they attended, the studies they observed, and what they noticed on the show floor. Be sure to visit Waste360.com for more coverage of Compost 2025 and the waste industry. Also, subscribe to the Waste World podcast on Spotify or other podcasting services.
Goodr's Crowe-Houston Talks Feeding Soil and the Hungry

2 months ago | waste360.com | Stefanie Valentic

From hunger to harvest, Jasmine Crowe-Houston has been working to bring meals to food-insecure Atlanta residents since 2016. The co-founder of Goodr, a sustainable waste management and hunger solutions company, spoke to Compost 2025 attendees about her work to feed the 47 million Americans who are worried about finding their next meal. "Here's the problem right now in this country. We waste 78 million tons of perfectly good food every year," she told the audience.
Digging Deep at COMPOST 2025

2 months ago | waste360.com | Arlene Karidis |Stefanie Valentic

As the sun peeks over the mountains, Arizonans begin their day, shuffling into the kitchen to start their morning coffee. They open the fridge, greeted by last week's takeout—still uneaten and destined for the trash. A cluster of bananas sits neglected on the counter, their peels blackened and disintegrating.