Tyler Bonner, founder and CEO of Zero Waste Event Productions, takes us behind the scenes of his innovative social enterprise, which is transforming the way we think about waste at outdoor events. He describes the company's unique approach to waste management, highlighting the use of portable conveyor belts for efficient and safe sorting, and the importance of engaging attendees in the process. Since its inception, Zero Waste Event Productions has diverted nearly one million pounds of waste from landfills, demonstrating the significant impact of their efforts.

Tyler discusses the challenges of working with different event organizers and the strategies he uses to maximize waste diversion rates. He also shares impressive statistics on the company's impact, its future plans, and the development of an app and other tools to empower other organizations to adopt zero-waste practices.

Episode in a glance

-Zero Waste Event Productions: Mission and Services
-The Magic of the Portable Conveyor Belt
-Achieving Zero Waste at Events
-The Event Organizer's Journey with Zero Waste Event Productions
-Zero Waste Event Productions Impact and Statistics
-Leading a Team and Managing Multiple Events
-Pivoting During the Pandemic: The Plastic Shop
-The Volunteer Experience
-A Simple Takeaway: Pick Up After Yourself
-The Future of Zero Waste Event Productions

About Tyler Bonner

Tyler Bonner is the founder and CEO of Zero Waste Event Productions, a company dedicated to promoting sustainability at outdoor events. His passion for the environment, cultivated through a degree in ecotourism adventure travel and his work with AmeriCorps, has led him to develop innovative solutions for waste management and community engagement.

Connect with Tyler Bonner & his work

Rural Action Website → http://ruralaction.org/

Zero Waste Event Productions → https://zerowastefest.com/

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/zerowaste_ep/

Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/zerowasteeventproductions/

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