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The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady

The Environmental Transformation Podcast explores the future of Sustainability, EHS, the Circular Economy, and Environmental Innovation. Host Sean Grady interviews industry leaders and changemakers about emerging technologies, digital transformation, and the trends reshaping the environmental sector. Stay informed, lead the change, and join the ET Nation on every major platform as we dive into the conversations driving real environmental impact.

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00:36:39

Robert Bilott on PFAS, Dark Waters and Fighting...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/09/28

Host Sean Grady interviews attorney Robert Bilott live from the AHMP EHS Hazmat Summit in Louisville, Kentucky. Bilott, the lawyer whose work inspired the film Dark Waters, shares his decades-long fight against DuPont over PFAS contamination, the failures of early chemical disclosure, and the challenges of pushing the EPA to regulate forever chemicals. He discusses his book Exposure, the ongoing litigation nationwide, the impact on water utilities and ratepayers, and how consumer demand is forcing

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00:39:03

Sourgum CEO Joe DiNardi-Mack on Bringing Tech...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/09/16

Sourgum co-founder and CEO Joe DiNardi-Mack shares how his team is using technology, AI, and data analytics to modernize the waste and recycling industry. He discusses scaling a nationwide waste management platform, supporting local haulers, improving routing and diversion rates, and offering enterprise waste solutions. Topics include waste management software, recycling technology, sustainability strategies, startup growth, Series A funding, and building an operating system for waste services

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00:59:00

Lisa Foster: Emotional Intelligence Training and...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/09/09

Lisa Foster is a business coach, speaker, and author of Bag Lady: How I Started a Business for a Greener World and Changed the Way America Shops. In this episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady talks with Lisa about her journey founding 1 Bag at a Time, Inc., one of the first reusable grocery bag companies in the U.S., and how she scaled it to sell millions of bags. Lisa shares insights on leadership, emotional intelligence, and building high-performing teams. She also

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00:56:14

Episode 114: The evolving Extended Producer...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/08/26

In this episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady talks with Meaghan Colligan Hembree, Environmental, Compliance & Disputes Partner at Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C. She counsels Fortune 500 companies and global brands on chemical risk, environmental compliance, and high-stakes disputes.Hembree explains extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, how they affect packaging, plastics, recycling, and supply chains, and what companies must do to prepare for

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00:52:21

Relyion Energy Inc: Redefining Energy Management...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/07/29

Host Sean Grady interviews Dr. Surinder Singh, CEO and co-founder of Relyion Energy Inc. Dr. Singh explains how his company is reshaping energy management through AI-driven forecasting, energy management systems (EMS), and battery management systems (BMS). He shares the story behind Relyion's technology, how it extends battery life up to 20 years, and why utility-scale clients, data centers, and commercial operators are turning to their solutions for smarter, more efficient energy usage. Learn how

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00:59:40

Implementing safe drinking water policy for PFAS &...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/07/15

In this episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady talks with Alan Roberson, Executive Director of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA). Roberson shares insights from over 34 years in water policy, including how ASDWA supports state drinking water agencies, challenges of PFAS regulation, and the impact of federal funding shortfalls on public health protection. The discussion covers drinking water regulations, the role of state labs, infrastructure

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01:03:47

PFAS Regulation in Flux: Legal Insights from...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/07/01

Veteran environmental attorney Phil Comella joins host Sean Grady on the Environmental Transformation Podcast to break down the EPA’s proposed rollback of PFAS drinking water regulations. With over 40 years of experience, Comella offers expert legal insight on how the delayed compliance deadlines, potential MCL reductions, and CERCLA implications could affect municipalities, water utilities, waste management companies, and communities already exposed to PFAS. The conversation covers legal risks,

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00:57:56

Potential Impacts of the Newly Proposed EPA PFAS Rule...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/06/17

Emily Donovan of Clean Cape Fear returns to the Environmental Transformation Podcast to discuss the EPA’s proposed rollback of the PFAS drinking water rules and how it potentially could impact contaminated communities like hers in North Carolina. Host Sean Grady explores the legal, regulatory, and public health stakes behind the EPA’s May 14 announcement, with Donovan providing on-the-ground insight into the movement to hold polluters accountable, protect public drinking water, and stop PFAS

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01:07:19

Breaking Down Human Organizational Performance with...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/05/27

Welcome to the Environmental Transformation Podcast with your host, Sean Grady. In this high-impact episode, we’re joined by Sam Goodman, also known as The HOP Nerd—a leading voice in Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), safety culture innovation, and host of The HOP Nerd Podcast.🎙️ In This Episode:Sam breaks down what HOP (Human and Organizational Performance) really means, why traditional safety programs often fall short, and how organizations can shift from blame-based models to

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00:37:51

Thermal Treatment of Organic Containments and PFAs...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/05/13

In this episode, host Sean Grady sits down with Jim Galligan, Senior Vice President at TerraTherm, to discuss advanced thermal remediation technologies. Jim, an industry veteran with over 34 years of expertise, dives deep into thermal conduction heating (TCH), electrical resistance heating (ERH), and steam-enhanced extraction (SEE)—powerful techniques used to remediate recalcitrant contaminants like PFAS, chlorinated solvents (PCE, TCE), PCBs, dioxins, and petroleum hydrocarbons.Learn how thermal

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01:05:18

The National Waste and Recycling Association's...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/04/29

In this episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady welcomes Michael Hoffman, president and CEO of the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA). Hoffman shares his 37 years of experience in the waste and recycling industry, discusses NWRA's advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels, and outlines his vision for improving safety, membership engagement, and industry innovation. He also explains the challenges surrounding packaging EPR, PFAS regulation,

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00:44:12

Driving Sustainability and Innovation: Veolia’s 2025...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/03/25

Join host Sean Grady as he welcomes Jim Sullivan, Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Veolia North America’s Environmental Solutions and Services (ESS) group. In this insightful conversation, Jim discusses his extensive career journey at Veolia, detailing how his roles in sales, operations, and strategic leadership have shaped the company’s sustainability vision and innovation strategy.Discover how Veolia’s ESS group is driving significant advancements in hazardous waste management, recycling

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00:56:41

Getting Real about Energy Reliance with Robert Bryce

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/03/11

In this episode, Energy expert Robert Bryce breaks down the global energy crisis, the impact of rising electricity costs, and the realities of renewable energy. He explains why energy policies are hurting the working class, how wind and solar energy face major challenges, and why nuclear power could be a key solution. Bryce also discusses electric vehicles (EVs), the expansion of data centers, and the politics of energy regulations. Get the facts on energy affordability, infrastructure challenges,

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00:56:02

How to Make Sustainability Profitable with Jasper...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/02/25

In this episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady speaks with Jasper Steinhausen, business consultant, author, an d CEO of Business with Impact. Jasper specializes in helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) integrate sustainability into their business models—profitably.Learn how to make sustainability profitable with Jasper Steinhausen, business consultant, author, and CEO of Business with Impact. In this episode, we explore how small and medium-sized enterprises

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00:47:59

Understanding Environmental Insurance with Expert...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/02/11

Understanding Environmental Insurance with ExpertJohn Wasilchuk. In this episode of theEnvironmental Transformation Podcast, hostSean Grady speaks with John Wasilchuk, the Director of the Environmental Practice atGallagher Risk Management Services. John shares his extensive experience in evaluating environmental risks and designing insurance programs for organizations and the benefits of environmental insurance for industrial waste companies. Plus, he shares the impact of climate change on insurance

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01:04:52

Mastering ESG: Insights from Matthew Sekol, Author of...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2025/02/03

In this episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady is joined by Matthew Sekol, a sustainability expert at Microsoft and author of 'ESG Mindset.' They discuss Matthew's book, which serves as a guide for companies to think critically about ESG and adopt a holistic approach to business. The conversation covers a range of topics including the importance of developing an ESG mindset, the challenges of integrating ESG into core operations, and the role of leadership

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00:36:49

Lithium Ion Battery Hazards and Hazmat Training With...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2024/12/18

Sean Grady sits down with Wendy Buckley, President and CEO of STARS HazMat Consulting, to discuss the vital topic of lithium-ion battery safety. With over 27 years of experience in hazmat transportation and regulatory compliance, Wendy shares her expertise on the hazards, regulations, and industry best practices for handling these powerful yet potentially dangerous batteries.The conversation covers everything from the everyday devices powered by lithium-ion batteries — like smartphones,

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00:43:33

Boom! Risks and Hazards With Combustible Dust | 100th...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2024/11/12

In this monumental 100th episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady dives into the critical issue of combustible dust with two leading experts: Dr. Kevin Aikman, a plant biologist and certified industrial hygienist with over 30 years of consulting experience, and Dr. Ashok Dastidar, Vice President at Fauske & Associates, specializing in chemical process hazard analysis. The episode covers the science behind combustible dust, its potential risks, the role of industrial

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00:52:20

Industry Leading Waste Management Tracking Software...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2024/10/08

Sean Grady interviews Sean Easton, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Wastelinq, a cutting-edge waste-tracking software platform. Easton discusses his journey in the waste industry, from his career beginnings to co-founding Wastelinq, which has innovative features such as AI-assisted waste profiling, dynamic routing for treatment methods, and inventory management. Additionally, they touch on sustainability goals, compliance, and the importance of data privacy. Easton shares insights on the

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01:11:34

Driving High Performing Health and Safety...

The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady ·

2024/09/24

Jason Kunz, a safety leader with over a decade at 3M, shares insights on building top-tier safety programs, preventing serious injuries, and how technology is reshaping safety. He also touches on worker engagement and a life-saving CPR experience. Tune in for practical tips to elevate your safety approach. Learn more about Jason at at ⁠⁠www.kunzCompany.com⁠⁠.Thanks to our sponsors: E-Tank, TerraTherm, Enthalpy Analytical, and Zappa Stewart

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