How Rust Belt Riders Turn Waste Into Impact

15/04/2025 44 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
How Rust Belt Riders Turn Waste Into Impact

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What happens to your food scraps after you toss them out? In this episode of Keepin’ It Cleveland, host Isaac Williams sits down with Michael Robinson, co-founder of Rust Belt Riders, a Cleveland-based startup turning food waste into thriving soil—and a thriving movement.They unpack the environmental toll of landfills, the science behind composting, and how Rust Belt Riders grew from a $1,500 bike-powered idea into a city-shaping force for sustainability. You’ll hear about methane, microbes, and the powerful potential of community-led climate solutions.Whether you're climate-conscious, curious about composting, or just love hearing from people building something with purpose, this episode is for you.🌱 Learn how trash is becoming triumph — one banana peel at a time.🎙️ Keepin’ It Cleveland is hosted by Isaac Williams, founder of @colorbeyond a creative storytelling agency based in Cleveland, Ohio.🔗 Learn more:Composting Services: rustbeltriders.comLiving Soil Products: tilthsoil.comInteresting in hiring us visit www.colorbeyond.com #KeepinItCleveland #RustBeltRiders #ClimateAction #Composting #FoodWaste #Cleveland #SustainabilityFollow us at: Instagram: Keepin' It Cleveland Keepin' It Cleveland Youtube Keepin' it Cleveland is Produced by Color BeyondTo nominate a community leader or changemaker for the Keepin’ It Cleveland podcast, or for podcast and video production inquiries, email us at [email protected] Visit www.colorbeyond.com to learn more about our work.