Episode 14: How to Save Money and Reduce Waste, Show # 14

Episode 14: How to Save Money and Reduce Waste, Show # 14

INTRODUCTION  In this episode, we sit down with a franchise owner of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, the largest junk removal company in the U.S., to uncover how they make junk disappear. We'll also explore their commitment to sustainability, with over 60% of their haul being donated. SUMMARY Join us as we dive into recycling and repurposing with Nick Bennet, a franchise owner of 1-800-GOT-JUNK in Durham, Connecticut. Nick shares insights into their training process and explains how they manage recycling efforts. He also takes us behind the scenes of their same-day service, a cornerstone of their professional approach. But there's more to their business model than speed—they focus on supporting people through life transitions. Hear how Nick’s journey took him from crew member to franchise owner and the valuable lessons he’s learned in the junk removal industry. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! HOST Nicky P.E. Tomboulides www.DirtDirtGoAway.com [http://www.dirtdirtgoaway.com/] GUEST Nick Bennett www.1800GotJunk.com [http://www.1800gotjunk.com/] 1.800.468.5865 BOOK MENTIONED  'The Business of Less' by Roland Geyer

Episode 13: Ask Nicky?, Show #13

INTRODUCTION ASK NICKY? is designed to answer your 'Clean' questions from the home front. Ask away! SUMMARY, SHOW #13 A not to be missed easy solution to an often asked question, ' How can I to get rid of mold in my shower?' And, 'Can shredded paper be recycled?'  Last but not least, ' Is composting only for gardeners?' Please send your questions for how to Keep it Clean, using our contact form at DirtDirtGoAway.com [http://dirtdirtgoaway.com/]. You may be selected to be read and answered on air! Thanks for listening!   HOST Nicky P.E. Tomboulides  www.DirtDirtGoAway.com [http://www.dirtdirtgoaway.com/] GUEST Milford Edwards www.Radio1400.AM [http://www.radio1400.am/] ASK NICKY? Contact form  https://dirtdirtgoaway.com/contact/ [http://www.dirtdirtgoaway.com/]

Episode 12: How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, Show #12

In this show we continue our conversation on How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, with emphasis on Solutions from our experts on Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. Not to be missed.  INTRODUCTION From Earth.org [http://earth.org/] the top 6 environmental issues the US is facing in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution.  Today we address Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. How best as world citizens we can participate and do better. SUMMARY, SHOW #12 Food Waste in America has skyrocketed, we throw away 103 million tons a day, comes to one pound of food discarded by each one of us. Ironically, 12.8% of US households experience food insecurity. For solutions and to start the conversation we have two experts from the trenches representing the state of CT and the town of Manchester. Talking to us on their initiatives at the state and town level, and of a pilot program on composting in the town of Manchester. Our guests patiently school us on recycling answering questions on, WHAT is composting, the benefits? All about the 'What's IN? What's OUT?' campaign. WHAT are the 6 R's? WHY opt to repair instead of buying new? WHAT is Unit Base Pricing? WHY we need to replace single use items? WHAT is a Food Recovery program? WHAT you can and can't recycle at a Transfer Station?  WHAT is a Swap Shop? WHAT is MRF? WHY Plastic bags are hazardous? HOW a Party Pack can help you save money and the environment? And so much more. Not to be missed. Join us!  HOST Nicky P.E Tomboulides www.DirtDirtGoAway.com [http://www.dirtdirtgoaway.com/] 'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides GUESTS Sherill Baldwin www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources [http://www.ct.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources] Rachel Schnable www.ManchesterCT.gov [http://www.manchesterct.gov/] ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED Quantum Biopower LLC www.QuantumBiopower.com [http://www.quantumbiopower.com/] Vanguard Renewables www.vanguardrenewables.com [https://www.vanguardrenewables.com/] Recycle CT - RecycleCT Wizard allows you to search What's In and What's Out www.recyclect.com [https://www.recyclect.com/] CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources [http://www.ct.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources] Town of Manchester www.ManchesterCT.gov [http://www.manchesterct.gov/] BOOKS MENTIONED 'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland Geyer BUSINESSES MENTIONED Buy Nothing Group www.BuyNothingProject.org [http://www.buynothingproject.org/] Patagonia www.Patagonia.com [http://www.patagonia.com/]

Episode 11: How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, Show #11

In this show we continue our conversation on How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, with emphasis on Solutions from our experts on Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. Not to be missed.  INTRODUCTION From Earth.org [http://earth.org/] the top 6 environmental issues the US is facing in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution.  Today we address Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. How best as world citizens we can participate and do better. SUMMARY, SHOW #11 Food Waste in America has skyrocketed, we throw away 103 million tons a day, comes to one pound of food discarded by each one of us. Ironically, 12.8% of US households experience food insecurity. For solutions and to start the conversation we have two experts from the trenches representing the state of CT and the town of Manchester. Talking to us on their initiatives at the state and town level, and of a pilot program on composting in the town of Manchester. Our guests patiently school us on recycling answering questions on, WHAT is composting, the benefits? All about the 'What's IN? What's OUT?' campaign. WHAT are the 6 R's? WHY opt to repair instead of buying new? WHAT is Unit Base Pricing? WHY we need to replace single use items? WHAT is a Food Recovery program? WHAT you can and can't recycle at a Transfer Station?  WHAT is a Swap Shop? WHAT is MRF? WHY Plastic bags are hazardous? HOW a Party Pack can help you save money and the environment? And so much more. Not to be missed. Join us!  HOST Nicky P.E Tomboulides www.DirtDirtGoAway.com [http://www.dirtdirtgoaway.com/] 'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides GUESTS Sherill Baldwin www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources [http://www.ct.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources] Rachel Schnable www.ManchesterCT.gov [http://www.manchesterct.gov/] ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED Quantum Biopower LLC www.QuantumBiopower.com [http://www.quantumbiopower.com/] Vanguard Renewables www.vanguardrenewables.com [https://www.vanguardrenewables.com/] Recycle CT - RecycleCT Wizard allows you to search What's In and What's Out www.recyclect.com [https://www.recyclect.com/] CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources [http://www.ct.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources] Town of Manchester www.ManchesterCT.gov [http://www.manchesterct.gov/] BOOKS MENTIONED 'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland Geyer BUSINESSES MENTIONED Buy Nothing Group www.BuyNothingProject.org [http://www.buynothingproject.org/] Patagonia www.Patagonia.com [http://www.patagonia.com/]

Episode 10: How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, Show #10

In this show we continue our conversation on How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, with emphasis on Solutions from our experts on Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. Not to be missed.  INTRODUCTION From Earth.org [http://earth.org/] the top 6 environmental issues the US is facing in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution.  Today we address Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. How best as world citizens we can participate and do better. SUMMARY, SHOW #10 Food Waste in America has skyrocketed, we throw away 103 million tons a day, comes to one pound of food discarded by each one of us. Ironically, 12.8% of US households experience food insecurity. For solutions and to start the conversation we have two experts from the trenches representing the state of CT and the town of Manchester. Talking to us on their initiatives at the state and town level, and of a pilot program on composting in the town of Manchester. Our guests patiently school us on recycling answering questions on, WHAT is composting, the benefits? All about the 'What's IN? What's OUT?' campaign. WHAT are the 6 R's? WHY opt to repair instead of buying new? WHAT is Unit Base Pricing? WHY we need to replace single use items? WHAT is a Food Recovery program? WHAT you can and can't recycle at a Transfer Station?  WHAT is a Swap Shop? WHAT is MRF? WHY Plastic bags are hazardous? HOW a Party Pack can help you save money and the environment? And so much more. Not to be missed. Join us!  HOST Nicky P.E Tomboulides www.DirtDirtGoAway.com [http://www.dirtdirtgoaway.com/] 'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides GUESTS Sherill Baldwin www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources [http://www.ct.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources] Rachel Schnable www.ManchesterCT.gov [http://www.manchesterct.gov/] ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED Quantum Biopower LLC www.QuantumBiopower.com [http://www.quantumbiopower.com/] Vanguard Renewables www.vanguardrenewables.com [https://www.vanguardrenewables.com/] Recycle CT - RecycleCT Wizard allows you to search What's In and What's Out www.recyclect.com [https://www.recyclect.com/] CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources [http://www.ct.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources] Town of Manchester www.ManchesterCT.gov [http://www.manchesterct.gov/] BOOKS MENTIONED 'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland Geyer BUSINESSES MENTIONED Buy Nothing Group www.BuyNothingProject.org [http://www.buynothingproject.org/] Patagonia www.Patagonia.com [http://www.patagonia.com/]