Best Sourcewell Podcasts (2025)

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Waste World - Episode 32: Nick Trout, Sourcewell 31:11

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On this episode of The Waste World Podcast, Gage Edwards speaks with Nick Trout, Senior Development Executive at Sourcewell, about how cooperative purchasing contracts are helping public agencies simplify procurement and save both time and money. For many municipalities, schools, and nonprofits, the procurement process can be slow, complicated, and…

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Waste World - Episode 35: Charlotte's Recycled Water in Beer, Kombucha 43:04

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Charlotte Water is taking innovation to the next level with QC Water. In partnership with Lenny Boy Brewing Co., Town Brewing Co., and Xylem, the utility has helped to create two groundbreaking beverages brewed with highly purified recycled water: Crown Bucha, a crisp kombucha with bright raspberry, lemon, and ginger notes, and Renew Brew Fall Clas…

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Waste World – Episode 34: Katherine Huded, The Recycling Partnership 20:54

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On this episode of The Waste World Podcast, Gage Edwards is joined by Katherine Huded, Executive Director of Material Systems at The Recycling Partnership, to discuss one of the toughest challenges in recycling today: film and flexible packaging. The podcast covers the Partnership’s recent $4.25 million grant to FCC Environmental Services’ MRF in H…

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Solving for All: High-Quality Math for Every Classroom with Chris Castillero and Mike Jordahl 1:18:11

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This episode features guests Chris Castillero and Mike Jordahl, who are experts in mathematics education. The episode focuses on the importance of high-quality math instruction in every classroom and addresses common barriers that teachers face in providing such instruction. Chris and Mike share their insights on overcoming math anxieties, the late…

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Waste World - Episode 33: Cara Simaga, Stericycle 33:02

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The healthcare industry is undergoing rapid change, and with it comes new challenges in how medical waste is managed, regulated, and communicated to the public. On the latest episode of the Waste World Podcast, Gage Edwards sat down with Cara Simaga, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at Stericycle, to explore the evolving landscape of medical w…

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The First Stitch: The Beauty of Beginning Again with Aaron Logan 48:44

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This episode reminds us of important themes at the start of a new school year, such as the value of building strong relationships with students, establishing routines collaboratively, and embracing fresh starts for both teachers and students. Whether you are new to teaching or a veteran, we all make mistakes; it’s part of the process. Finding suppo…

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Ed Soul Season 5 Trailer 3:24

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Sourcewell

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Waste World - Episode 31: Ryan Fogelman, Fire Rover 43:55

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On this episode of The Waste World Podcast, Gage Edwards speaks with Ryan Fogelman, JD/MBA, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Fire Rover, about one of the industry’s most pressing issues: facility fires. Ryan has been tracking fire incidents across the U.S. and Canada since 2016, publishing monthly and annual reports that have become a be…

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Waste World - Episode 30: Road Safety with Peter Goldwasser, TSR 36:42

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In this episode of The Waste World Podcast, Gage Edwards sits down with Peter Goldwasser, Executive Director of Together for Safer Roads (TSR), to discuss how public and private sectors can work together to improve road safety. TSR’s mission centers on achieving Vision Zero, the elimination of traffic fatalities and severe injuries, by fostering co…

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Waste World – Episode 29: Emily Friedman on Policy Impacting the Recycling Market 22:36

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In this episode of The Waste World Podcast, Gage Edwards sat down with Emily Friedman, senior editor at ICIS, to unpack how new policy and tariffs could reshape the plastics and recycling landscape. Friedman explained how even early rumors of legislation like The One Big Beautiful Bill and other policy shifts can impact behavior in the recycled pla…

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Waste World - Episode 28: Zero Waste Daniel & The Golden Girls 29:37

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In a joyful and deeply personal episode of The Waste World Podcast, designer Daniel Silverstein, founder of Zero Waste Daniel, joined the show to talk about his brand’s latest project, a collaboration with The Golden Girls, celebrating the show’s 40th anniversary. The 25-piece capsule collection includes standout pieces like a St. Olaf varsity jack…

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Waste World - Episode 27: Rising Leaders Talk Trash 2025 1:00:01

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This week’s podcast features a live panel discussion from WasteExpo 2025. This panel brings together four of Waste360’s 2025 40 Under 40 award winners for an honest, inspiring conversation about leadership in the waste and recycling industry. This session was moderated by Gage Edwards, content producer and host of the Waste World podcast. Joining h…

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Waste World - Episode 26: Nik Balachandran on Recycling Contamination 36:24

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Recycling contamination isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s one of the biggest operational and financial hurdles for cities, campuses, and businesses. In this episode of Waste World, host Gage Edwards is joined by Nik Balachandran, CEO and founder of Zabble. Zabble utilizes mobile AI tools and real-time data to address contamination from the bin to t…

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Waste World - Episode 25 - Wastequip WRX Facility Tour 25:29

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In this episode of Waste World, Stefanie Valentic and Gage Edwards visit Wastequip’s brand-new WRX facility in Lakeland, Florida. They’re joined on-site by Christian Bremer, Vice President and General Manager of Parts, and Kiel Harvey, Director of Compactor Service Solutions, to discuss how the WRX model is revolutionizing parts distribution, servi…

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Waste World - Episode 24: IWS' Josh Haraf on Sesame Workshop Partnership 22:16

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On this week's episode of the Waste World podcast, Stef and Gage are joined by Josh Haraf, Market Vice Presidnet of NYC at Interstate Waste Services, to discuss recycling and waste collection in the city, recycling education, and the exciting new partnership from Action Carting Evnironmental Services and Sesame Workshop which will see Oscar the Gro…

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The READ ACT: A look back at Year 1 and What’s to come in Year 2 with Mary Jordahl and Megan Zierden 1:02:53

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Sourcewell

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Building Educational Leadership with Social Influence for the Benefit of Our Scholars, Colleagues, Families, Communities and Ourselves with Dr. Renae Bryant 57:27

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Sourcewell

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Effective Practices in Teaching, Assessing, and Reporting with Jan Hoegh: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit Jan Hoegh 47:07

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Waste World - Episode 23: WasteExpo Chat with Andy Weins 25:21

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On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage are joined by Andy Weins at WasteExpo for a podcast from the event! Listen in as the three hosts chat about the importance of WasteExpo, industry opportunities at the show, and trending topics that everyone was talking about all week. Video version available on YouTube. Subscribe to t…

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Cultivating Trauma-Informed School Spaces for All with Dr. Todd Savage: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit 52:55

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Waste World - Episode 22: WasteExpo Preview 26:57

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On this week's episode of the WasteWorld Podcast, Stef and Gage take a break from their busy schedules to discuss WasteExpo 2025. The two cover all the special events from the show, which sessions they're moderating and looking forward to, the can't-miss Welcome Party, and Las Vegas.By Waste360

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Teacher Resiliency with 2024 National Rural Education of the Year, Melissa Oberg: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit 37:27

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Waste World - Episode 21: Rubicon's Ryan Cooper on Reducing Food Waste 21:24

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On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Ryan Cooper, VP of Circular Economy Solutions at Rubicon, joins the show to talk about food waste at home and in restaurants, reducing contamination, and his upcoming panel at WasteExpo 2025. Be sure to visit Waste360.com for more news from the waste and recycling industry. Subscribe to the Waste W…

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Unpacking Universal Design with Katie Novak: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit 55:35

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Waste World - Episode 20: Ryan Being, CEO & Co-Founder, Divert 19:26

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On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage are joined by Ryan Begin, CEO and Co-Founder of Divert. Listen in as Ryan talks about the new happenings with Divert, food waste, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Waste World Podcast on Spotify or other podcasting services. Visit Waste360.com for more information.…

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Waste World - Episode 19: Event Recaps: WWETT, EXPO West, EREF Summit 18:31

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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 WWETT, EXPO West, and the recent EREF Summit and all the happenings at each event. Be sure to subscribe to the Waste World Podcast on Spotify or other podcasting services.…

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Exploring Cultural Competency with Dr. Anne Phibbs: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit 1:14:11

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Building Bridges: Partnering with Families & Communities Part 2 with MDE's Jackie Blagsvedt and Saadia Mohamed 1:18:50

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Building Bridges: Partnering with Families & Communities Part 3 with MDE's Jackie Blagsvedt and Saadia Mohamed 45:12

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Waste World - Episode 18: CIO Roundtable: Driving Innovation in the Waste & Recycling Industry 59:26

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This week's episode of the Waste World podcast features a roundtable session from WasteExpo 2024. The session, CIO Roundtable: Driving Innovation in the Waste & Recycling Industry, features chief information officers who share how cutting-edge technology propels the waste and recycling industry forward. Visit Waste360.com for more information and t…

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Building Bridges: Partnering with Families & Communities Part 1 with Raymond Blackledge, MN COMPASS School Advocate 45:39

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Raymond Blackledge

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Waste World - Episode 17: Thinking Zero Waste with Sarah Currie-Halpern 24:31

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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 wildfires. Be sure to follow the Waste World…

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Waste World - Episode 16: Kyle Braun, CEO of Dumpsters.com 20:31

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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…

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From Invisible to Seen: Creating School Spaces of Value and Connection with Derek Francis 50:10

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Derek Francis

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Waste World - Episode 15: Checking in From Compost 2025! 22:07

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On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage meet up at Compost 2025 to discuss the latest developments in composting and food waste. Listen in as the two chat about the panels they listened to, the studies they observed, and what they noticed on the show floor. Be sure to visit Waste360.com for more coverage of Compost 2025!…

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Centering our Youth in their Post-Secondary Moves with Dr. Maggie Velasco, Steph Drange, Katie Baier 53:47

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Sourcewell

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Waste World - Episode 14: How the Waste Industry Must Turn Sustainability Strategies into Action 49:38

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This week's episode of the Waste World Podcast features a panel from WasteExpo 2024 titled, "Walking the Talk: How the Waste Industry Must Turn Sustainability Strategies into Action." In this future-facing segment, Tequila Smith leads the conversation on the risks of climate inaction, the art of aligning ecologic and economic incentives, and the st…

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Waste World - Episode 13: Waste Management & the Circular Economy Future: EPR, Bottle Bill, Packaging and Beyond 1:06:41

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This week's episode of the Waste World Podcast features a discussion from WasteExpo 2024 titled, "Waste Management & the Circular Economy Future: EPR, Bottle Bill, Packaging and Beyond." Listen in as the panelists discuss how EPR laws will work on the ground, how costs and responsibilities will shift between the players, and what's next for the ind…

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Advocating for Students and Families/Caregivers in Special Education with Heidi Hahn, Michelle Ferguson, Carmen Grinstead Part 2 57:30

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Sourcewell

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Waste World - Episode 12: A Fireside Chat with Tara Hemmer 45:02

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This week's episode of the Waste World Podcast features a session from WasteExpo 2024 titled, "The Heart, Science & Business of Sustainability - A Fireside Chat with Tara Hemmer." Listen in as Tara and recent podcast guest, Kristin Kinder, discuss Tara's work at WM, why business is good for sustainability, and why sustainability is good for busines…

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Waste World - Episode 11: Waste360's Top Stories of 2024 Part Two 19:39

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In part two of the Waste World Podcast's countdown of the top stories from Waste360.com, Stef and Gage reveal the year's most popular story and name their favorite moments from 2024.By Waste360

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Waste World - Episode 10: Waste360's Top Stories of the Year Part One 21:43

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On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage discuss the big happenings of the year and start counting down the top stories of 2024. In this two-part episode, find out the first half of the Top 10 stories of the year from Waste360.com.By Waste360

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Waste World - Episode 9: "Recycling is BS" - Combating Myths & Altering Perceptions 1:18:12

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This week's episode of the Waste World Podcast features a panel from Waste Expo 2024. The discussion, titled: "Recycling is BS"–Combating Myths & Altering Perceptions–For Everyone’s Sake, looks into key research findings into what it will take from all of us in the value chain to incite the change necessary to accelerate recycling best practices.…

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Supporting our Students and Families/Caregivers in Special Education with Heidi Hahn, Emily Museus, and Jen Johnson Part 1 46:38

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Heidi Hahn, Emily Museus, and Jen Johnson

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Waste World - Episode 8: The Future of Safety with Gordon Cooper, CEO Global Sensor Systems 30:44

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This week on the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage sit down with Gordon Cooper, CEO and Founder of Global Sensor Systems, to discuss safety solutions and the importance of being proactive.By Waste360

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Waste World - Episode 7: Illinois EPA & Recycle Coach 28:47

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On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage catch up with James Jennings from the Illinois EPA and Jeff Galad of Recycle Coach.By Waste360

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Recognizing and Addressing Harmful Language with Marceline DuBose 54:28

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Marceline DuBose

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Waste World - Episode 6: Rising Leaders Talk Trash 2024 57:41

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Each year, Waste360 asks the industry to lift up their young professionals for recognition and honor them as a new class of leaders representing all things waste. Join us to hear from a sampling of the newly crowned 40 Under 40 Class of 2024. As a group, they'll usher in new ideas and approaches alongside tried-and-true practices in the field. We'l…

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Ed Soul's Greatest Hits: Student-Centered Discipline Strategies with Jacki Brickman and Lisa Worden 43:45

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Jacki Brickman & Lisa Worden

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Waste World - Episode 5: U.S. Plastics Pact with Jonathan Quinn 23:21

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On this week's episode of Waste World, Stef and Gage chat with Jonathan Quinn, CEO of U.S. Plastics Pact about reducing plastic waste, packaging and building a circular system.By Waste360