Goodwill, Not Landfill – a Boston University Waste Reduction Program

Goodwill, Not Landfill – a Boston University Waste Reduction Program

Author: Ann Gisinger October 28, 2024 Duration: 32:10

During college move-out season, students throw away many hundreds of tons of furniture, clothes, pantry items… you name it! Boston University’s Goodwill, Not Landfill program reduces the impact of move-out season by diverting materials away from landfills. Join Sarah Healey, the University’s Zero Waste Manager, Tom Segear, Resource Manager with Casella, and James Harder, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, as they discuss the process and logistics of successfully managing, and growing, this important on-campus program.

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Links from the episode:

Boston University’s Goodwill, Not Landfill Program: https://www.bu.edu/sustainability/projects/goodwill-not-landfill/

Where to find Sarah, Tom, and James:

Sarah’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahreillyhealey/

Tom’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-segear-b8632842/

James’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesharder/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

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Hosted by Ann Gisinger, Energy Environment Economy digs into the complex and critical intersections suggested by its name. This isn't a surface-level discussion; it's a deep dive into the practical challenges and innovations shaping our world, from modernizing our electrical grids and scaling renewable energy to managing stormwater and redeveloping brownfield sites. Each conversation in this podcast features thought leaders who are actively working on issues like climate adaptation, emerging contaminants, and solid waste management, providing listeners with grounded insights from the field. The discussions, presented by the Environmental Business Council of New England, move beyond theory to explore the real-world economic and policy decisions that drive environmental progress. Tuning in, you'll hear experts unpack how these technical fields directly impact communities and commerce, offering a nuanced perspective that connects scientific detail with broader societal outcomes. For anyone curious about the forces designing our sustainable future, this series provides essential context and analysis, making the vital links between energy systems, environmental health, and economic viability clear and compelling.
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