PODCAST / EPISODE 47
A conversation with TerraCycle on sustainability
With Tom Szaky
Are brands really taking on the challenge of sustainability? Could it even be a profit center? In this candid interview, TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky explains how "green" brands can go beyond messaging to make a real difference. For consumers, has their knowledge of sustainability really changed? Szaky thinks not. However, an increase in consumer value and concern shows opportunity within this evolving terrain.
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Tom Szaky
Founder & CEO
Tom Szaky
Szaky is a true innovator in sustainability, working with some of the world's largest brands, retailers, and manufacturers to recycle products and packaging that otherwise go to landfills or incineration.