Podcasts by The Town Haul

The Future of Cities: Michael Allegretti and Shonte Eldridge from 2021-12-26T19:26:56

Host Amy Koonin Taylor hands over the reins of the show to Michael Allegretti, Rubicon’s Chief Strategy Officer, as he interviews Shonte Eldridge, Amazon Web Serv...

Chow Down: EZ-CHOW's Founder Mo Sloan from 2021-12-02T15:51:16

Kentucky startup EZ-Chow is changing the Louisville landscape with their flexible, innovative, "EZ" to use technology. The tech is perfect for restaurants looking to integrate online ordering wi...

Project Clear Constellation: Rubicon's CSO Michael Allegretti from 2021-10-13T13:38:30

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Trick or Trash: g2 Revolution's Tonya Martin from 2021-10-07T15:21:32

Rooted in a passion for rare material recycling, Rubicon and g2 Revolution have teamed up for innovative initiatives this fall. Host Amy Koonin Taylor talks with g2 Revolution's Tonya Martin abo...

He's a Funghi: Eat The Change Co-Founder Seth Goldman from 2021-09-09T13:48:07

Upcycling blemished mushrooms into a meaty treat, the brains behind Eat The Change are on a mission to turn plant-based palates into the norm. Host Amy Koonin Taylor is joined by Seth Goldman, a...

Perfectly Imperfect: Imperfect Food's Head of Sustainability Maddy Rotman from 2021-08-31T18:46:03

Formally Imperfect Produce, Imperfect Foods has been one of the marquee brands making some serious changes in the food waste space. Imperfect Foods has an incredible goal of rescuing one billion...

Food of The Future: Better Meat Co.'s Paul Shapiro from 2021-08-25T14:37:38

When it comes to revolutionizing animal consumption around the world without sacrificing flavor, Better Meat Co.'s Paul Shapiro literally wrote the book on it. Host Amy Koonin Taylor is joined b...

Breakfast of Champions: Seven Sundays Founder Hannah Barnstable from 2021-08-18T23:57:55

The most important meal of the day got a muesli makeover when Hannah Barnstable brought the super grain to the states from a trip to New Zealand. Host Amy Koonin Taylor sits down with Seven Sund...

Take 5: Preserve CEO Eric Hudson from 2021-08-12T15:32:50

Born out of the want to influence households to live more sustainably, Preserve products are flying off shelves and into homes. Host Amy Koonin Taylor is joined by CEO Eric Hudson to talk about ...

The Buzz with Beeswax: LilyBee Wrap's Stacia Jensen from 2021-08-06T13:15:32

A unique single-use plastic alternative, B Corp Lilybee Wrap is an easy way to reduce waste in your own home. CEO and founder Stacia Jensen joins host Amy Koonin Taylor from New Zealand to break...

On the Heels of Change: Nisolo's Matt Stockamp from 2021-07-29T14:06:04

Ethically sourced and effortlessly chic, Nisolo is a major player in the sustainable fashion game. Popular amongst big fashion bloggers and sustainability influencers alike, the brand boasts an ...

From Scraps to Snacks: Pulp Pantry's CEO Kaitlin Mogentale from 2021-07-15T14:23:23

Host Amy Koonin Taylor is joined by one of the fiercest food waste warriors yet, Pulp Pantry CEO Kaitlin Mogentale. Addictive chips are made from upcycled fruit and veggie pulp, giving second li...

Souper Ideas with Matriark Foods' Anna Hammond from 2021-07-01T14:08:18

Matriark foods stands proudly on the front lines fighting both food waste and food security. With their products rooted in farming and flavor, the Matriark Foods team is providing a delicious an...

Good for the Sole: Indosole Founder Kyle Parsons from 2021-06-24T13:55:09

After an eye-opening trip to Bali, Indosole founder Kyle Parsons decided to work on the global issue of tire waste while simultaneously developing some of the most comfortable and sustainable fo...

Closing the Loop with Kate Daly from 2021-06-17T13:56:57

Host Amy Koonin Taylor is joined by Kate Daly, Managing Director of Closed Loop Partners, an innovation center for the circular economy. CLP invests in businesses that are doing right by both pe...

Plastic Free Livin': ECOlunchbox Founder Sandra Ann Harris from 2021-06-08T14:27:20

To celebrate World Oceans Day 2021, host Amy Koonin Taylor sits down with Sandra Ann Harris, founder of ECOlunchbox, a fellow B Corp firmly planted on the front lines in the fight against single...

TIDAL WAVE: Eco-Friendly Flip Flops with Tim Gibb from 2021-05-20T13:52:53

Just in time for the spike in warmer weather, this week’s episode of The Town Haul features TIDAL New York, an eco-friendly flip flop line that is changing the sh...

Fighting the Good Fight with Leanpath's CEO, Andrew Shakman from 2021-05-13T13:07:17

The Leanpath mission to solve the global food waste crisis is one we can all get behind. During a year that has left a dark cloud over the restaurant industry, Le...

Gen Z and Advocacy: Benji Backer, President and Founder of the American Conservation Coalition from 2021-03-19T13:18:56

Although he doesn't have his own Tik Tok account, the ACC's Benji Backer is quintessential Gen Z. He's young, he's passionate, and he works tirelessly to make a positive change for our planet. B...

The Risk Takers: Stephen Goldsmith and Mitchell Weiss from 2021-02-11T02:40:38

Host Amy Taylor hands over the reins of the show to Stephen Goldsmith, former Mayor of the City of Indianapolis, as he int...

Reviewing Resiliency with Chief Strategy Officer, Michael Allegretti from 2020-08-31T13:26:53

Host Amy Koonin Taylor sits down with Rubicon's Chief Strategy Officer, Michael Allegretti, to discuss the concept of resiliency: what it means, why it's important, and how it impacts our enviro...

Going For 2 With Shane Keough from 2020-07-20T13:57:56

From growing up on reality TV and the baseball field, to a passionate pursuit to make the world a better place than he found it, Shane Keough is an inspirational ...

Toward A Future Without Waste with Chief Sustainability Officer, David Rachelson from 2020-06-15T14:38:23

Host Amy Koonin Taylor is sitting down with Rubicon’s Chief Sustainability Officer, David Rachelson, to talk about Rubicon's inaugural ESG (environmental, social,...

A Sit Down with The National Wildlife Federation: Kristy Jones and Liz Soper from 2020-05-29T15:09:59

Host Amy Koonin Taylor sits down with two of the brains behind the brand, the National Wildlife Federation, Kristy Jones and Liz Soper to talk about the importance of an environmental education....

Fill-anthropy: H20 Happy Hour with Ruby Bowry from 2020-05-08T14:30:43

While everyone is self-quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fill it Forward has a fun, healthy, and charitable solution to drinking your way to a better world. Host Amy Koonin Taylor is jo...

#HaulerHeroes: Keeping Sanitation Workers Safe With Rubicon's Michael Allegretti from 2020-04-01T17:56:46

Recording from her closet, host Amy Koonin Taylor sits down with Rubicon’s Chief Strategy Officer, Michael Allegretti, to discuss the Coronavirus pandemic and our...

Changing the Grocery Game: Wasteless General Manager, Ilan Gluck from 2020-02-13T00:02:28

Friends for over 20 years and now reuniting on air to talk all things food waste, our host Amy Koonin Taylor is joined via Skype by her childhood friend Ilan Gluck, US East General Manager for W...

From Coast to Coast: A Conversation with Eddie Donaldson from 2020-01-30T15:03:59

Kentucky born and Cali raised, Eddie Donaldson is on his way back home to beautify, engage, and uplift the Louisville community. With a passion for the human and artistic connection, Donaldson's...

Magic Mushrooms: Mycocycle's Joanne Rodriguez from 2020-01-22T15:28:15

Season 3 of The Town Haul is kicking off with a bang! Our host, Amy Koonin Taylor, is joined by Mycocycle founder Joanne Rodriguez to talk all about the magic of mushrooms. Using our earth's gre...

Scrubbin' Sustainably: Blueland Founder and CEO Sarah Paiji Yoo from 2019-08-02T13:09:55

After becoming a mother, Blueland founder and CEO Sarah Paiji Yoo began her journey to reduce her personal plastic consumption. After researching all of the harmful plastics and chemicals in our...

Major Moves in the Mountains: AppHarvest founder Jonathan Webb from 2019-07-26T11:53:22

On a quest to revolutionize the agricultural and social landscape of Eastern Kentucky, Jonathan Webb has his work cut out for him. Working from within Appalachia in Kentucky, AppHarvest is combi...

Fashion, Fabric, and Family: Alternative Apparel CEO Evan Toporek from 2019-07-19T12:42:52

You've seen their products in iconic department stores like Bloomingdales and Nordstrom, but there is so much more to their story than just soft t-shirts and huggable hoodies. With an emphasis o...

Across the Ocean: Round Table with Rubicon, rePurpose Global, and Saahas Zero Waste from 2019-07-12T13:00

From Atlanta to Mumbai, the fight to neutralize our plastic footprint rages on. At the forefront of the movement is rePurpose Global, a social enterprise shedding light on harmful habits and enc...

Sustainability, Surfing, and Shark Tank: RAREFORM's Kara Morin from 2019-06-28T11:39:51

After landing a deal with Mr. Wonderful on NBC's Shark Tank, RAREFORM saw both a surge in sales and opportunity to tell their sustainability story. The line of bags, cases, and accessories are m...

Zero Waste but Lots of Influence: Blogger Kathryn Kellogg of "Going Zero Waste" from 2019-06-13T14:55:34

Even if you're unfamiliar with her name, chances are you've come across some of her tips and tricks peppered throughout the eco-conscious community. Author and influencer Kathryn Kellogg lives a...

The Big Bag Battle: ChicoBag's Andy Keller from 2019-06-07T11:44:11

At the forefront of the single-use saga, ChicoBag founder Andy Keller is making some massive strides against big plastic. Keller is an electric personality with a deep-rooted passion for environ...

The Pursuit of Hoppiness: ReGrained's Daniel Kurzrock from 2019-05-31T11:16:31

How did a college hobby become a full-time weapon in the fight against food waste? ReGrained's Daniel Kurzrock joins host Amy Koonin via Skype to chat about how his super idea became a super gra...

His Earth Bags Are Out of This World: Hamilton Perkins from 2019-05-15T17:08:08

Hamilton Perkins is changing the game when it comes to travel style. A young entrepreneur with a social and environmental mission, Perkins has worked tirelessly to curate his totes out of some p...

The Yardi Boys: Millennials on a Mission from 2019-05-06T12:12:58

In a belated Earth Day celebration, host Amy Koonin sits down in the Rubicon studio with the affectionately named, "Yardi Boys"; 3 millennial men trying to change the planet one day at a time. W...

The Godfather of the Circular Economy: A Sit-Down With William McDonough from 2019-03-27T15:10:30

William McDonough's resume reads like a thick phone book. He's an architect, a designer, an author, a professor, and an established thought leader in the Circular Economy space. He also sat down...

Doin' it Rye: Toast Ale's Louisa Ziane from 2019-03-15T11:44:06

Beer, Bread, and B Corp; what could be better? Host Amy Koonin is joined via Skype by Toast Ale's Louisa Ziane to talk about all things food waste and fermentation. Transcending the time differe...

FroYo, Family, and Food Waste: Author Ocean Robbins from 2019-03-11T11:59

With an ice cream cone shaped swimming pool in his backyard, Author Ocean Robbins' father fled the family business and moved his brood to a remote island to focus on sustainable living. The next...

What Are You Wasting For? Ends and Stems' Alison Mountford from 2019-02-01T14:13:34

Ends and Stems is a meal planning service with sustainable values at its core (no pun intended). Our host, Amy Koonin, is joined via Skype by Alison Mountford, CEO and Founder of Ends and Stems ...

Buy the Change: Be a Conscious Consumer with Author Jane Mosbacher Morris from 2019-01-30T13:22:39

How did a background in counterterrorism inspire conscious consumerism? Author Jane Mosbacher Morris joins host Amy Koonin in the studio to celebrate the launch of her new book, "Buy the Change ...

Won't You Be Our Neighbor? An Interview with Serenbe Founder, Steve Nygren from 2019-01-04T12:45:55

A unique community near Atlanta, Serenbe has quickly become a slice of heaven outside of city limits. Serenbe has it all: retail and spa amenities, fresh food straight from the farm, and focus o...

The Millennial Whisperer: Author Chris Tuff from 2018-12-14T14:34:04

In what is sure to be a best seller, Author Chris Tuff has created an easily digestible and engaging manual for managing millennials. The waste industry is antiquated and is now being run by new...

Live from Philly: Seventh Generation CEO Joey Bergstein from 2018-11-16T14:50:59

From branding booze to branding bubbles, Seventh Generation CEO Joey Bergstein has had a hand in several household names. A Keynote speaker for the event, Bergstein joins host Amy live on locati...

Zero Waste Daniel: How One Man Turned Scraps into Style from 2018-11-09T12:34:36

Made from 100% pre-consumer cutting room scraps, Brooklyn's Daniel Silverstein and his unique "ReRoll" fabric are taking the fashion world by storm. Zero-waste in and out of the atelier, Daniel'...

Trash to Treasure: Ken Beckstead's Big Idea from 2018-11-02T13:23:59

Ken Beckstead is turning a bad habit into something good for our planet! Host Amy Koonin is joined via Skype to learn everything about his Butts to Watts program and how he's turning discarded c...

Craft for a Cause: Saltwater Brewery's Dustin Jeffers from 2018-10-12T14:19:34

Find out how a Florida craft brewery is tackling a global problem, one sip at a time! Amy Koonin is joined via Skype by Saltwater Brewery's Dustin Jeffers to talk about everything from wild flav...

Southface to Face: In Studio with Andrea Pinabell from 2018-09-28T14:14:31

We're #talkingtrash with one of Southface Energy Institute's environmental visionaries, Southface's President, Andrea Pinabell! Joined in the studio, host Amy Koonin gets down to the building bl...

Fashion with a Passion: United by Blue Founder Brian Linton from 2018-09-21T13:02:02

Need a one-stop-shop for camping gear, pet accessories, and sustainable beauty products? United by Blue, an outdoor lifestyle brand focused on ocean conservation, has it all! UBB employees and v...

Empire State of Mind: An Interview with NYC's Sanitation Commissioner, Kathryn Garcia from 2018-09-05T14:04:28

Get ready for a jam-packed episode hitting all of the "M"s: Manhattan, Municipal Solid Waste, and matzah ball soup! Host Amy Koonin is joined via Skype by the Commissioner of Sanitation for New ...

Our ECOrenaissance: Sustainability Superstar Marci Zaroff from 2018-08-10T14:36:50

With a resume as long as a CVS receipt, environmental guru Marci Zaroff joins Amy Koonin via Skype to drop some serious knowledge about all things sustainable. Not only did Zaroff coin the term ...

A Real Do-Goodr: Goodr Founder Jasmine Crowe from 2018-08-06T17:14:53

Jasmine Crowe built her end-hunger empire by combining her passions for philanthropy and technology. Joining host Amy Koonin in the studio, Crowe shares her belief that hunger is a logistics iss...

A STRAW(esome) Idea: Final Straw's Miles Pepper from 2018-07-13T12:22:36

With a last name like Pepper, he had to spice it up! A cinematographer by trade, Miles Pepper took a leap of faith and co-founded Final Straw after he saw how single-use plastic was polluting ou...

Smarts in the City: Rubicon's Michael Allegretti from 2018-06-29T12:14:25

A little taste of NYC in the ATL, Rubicon's Senior VP of Policy and Strategic Initiatives Michael Allegretti joins host Amy Koonin in the studio to break it all down: our RUBICONSmart City techn...

A Slam Dunk: Atlanta Hawks' CEO Steve Koonin from 2018-06-15T13:11:26

He’s the CEO of the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club. He’s a local Atlanta legend who has had a large part in building some iconic brands. He’s an advocate of environmental sustainability in sports...

Winters is Coming: An Interview with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation from 2018-06-06T13:24:14

We're breaking down all of the awesome stuff the LDF is doin’- from compelling documentaries to ground-breaking campaigns. Justin Winters, the Executive Director of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundat...

Think BIG, Win BIG: Ocean Exchange's Millicent Pitts from 2018-05-22T13:53:43

What would you do for our planet with $100,000 and an idea to save our oceans? Our host Amy Koonin is joined by Millicent Pitts, the CEO and Executive Director of the Ocean Exchange to talk all ...

Sea-ing a Cleaner Ocean with Lonely Whale's Emma Riley from 2018-05-02T18:52:56

When she's not eating pasta or hiking to Pirate's Cove, Lonely Whale's Emma Riley is busy saving our big blue oceans with help from some very influential friends. Riley joins our host Amy Koonin...

People, Planet, and Peanut Butter Pretzels: Wegmans' Jason Wadsworth from 2018-04-13T13:18:14

Wegmans is so much more than just Dunder Mifflin's favorite regional supermarket! Amy Koonin is joined in studio by Jason Wadsworth, Manager of Sustainability for the...

Keep Calm and Compost from 2018-04-09T13:22:21

Have you ever wondered how compost works? What is it? How do we do it? What is the impact? How can my business start? Amy Koonin is joined via Skype by Annie Davis from World Centric, a fellow B...

Lettuce Talk about Food Waste! from 2018-03-22T14:24:07

Apologies in advance for the CHEESY puns: This episode will ap-PEEL to you especially if you're NUTS about food waste! Sarah Sanders, COO, and Co-Founder of Bon Harvest, and our host Amy Koonin ...

Small Biz Whiz: Christophe Choquart from IOU Financial from 2018-03-05T14:26:52

With tons of tips and tricks of the trade, the Small Biz Whiz stops by The Town Haul! Our host, Amy Koonin, is joined via Skype by IOU Financial's Chistophe Choquart to talk about lightning spee...

From Bottle to Body: Upcycling fashion with expert JT Marburger from 2018-02-07T14:33:16

Who's Murph? Why does Amy owe JT lunch? Our host Amy Koonin chats in-studio with JT Marburger, a veteran of the sustainable apparel movement, to take us through the fascinating process of turnin...

Don't Be Trashy! Recycle from 2017-11-14T14:31:43