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What On EARTH Can We Do?Join us as we chat with Alberta's environmental leaders to unpack environmental topics and figure out what on earth we can do to take action against climate change and protect our environment! Author: Alberta Emerald Foundation
This seasonal podcast, produced by the Alberta Emerald Foundation, explores the innovative environmental projects and passionate people shaping a resilient and sustainable future for Alberta. Each episode dives into real-world stories of individuals and organizations tackling environmental challenges, offering listeners inspiration, practical insights, and real solutions that create a positive impact. The opinions of our guests do not reflect those of the Alberta Emerald Foundation. Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Alberta's Recycling Legacy
Episode 7
Thursday, 21 November, 2024
For over 30 years, the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) has been at the forefront of environmental stewardship, diverting millions of tires, litres of oil, and other materials from landfills. Joining us in this episode is Ed Gugenheimer, CEO of ARMA, to discuss the province's leadership in recycling, the evolution of ARMA's programs, and what the future holds for Alberta’s circular economy.Key Topics01:00 - The origins of ARMA and Alberta's early leadership in recycling12:06 - Milestones in environmental impact15:33 - Innovations in recycling, such as renewable energy components and AI-powered sorting systems22:58 - Alberta’s ongoing role as a national leader in sustainable waste managementGuestEd GugenheimerChief Executive Officer, Alberta Recycling Management AuthorityResources MentionedLearn more about ARMA and its programs: albertarecycling.caThe What On EARTH Can We Do Podcast is a program of the Alberta Emerald Foundation, a registered charity with the unique mission of accelerating environmental excellence by identifying and celebrating Alberta’s visionary leaders and by sharing best practices through the power of compelling educational narratives. Want to help keep this podcast going? Consider donating! https://emeraldfoundation.ca/donate/Follow Us:Website: Emerald FoundationTwitter: @AlbertaEmeraldInstagram: @AlbertaEmeraldThank You to Our Sponsors: A big thank you to our sponsors who make this podcast possible: Capital Power, Government of Alberta, the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta, Pathways Alliance, City of Edmonton, TD Friends of the Environment, and City of CalgaryDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect those of the Alberta Emerald Foundation. As a non-partisan organization, we are committed to presenting diverse perspectives on environmental issues.
