ECO SPEAKS CLE

ECO SPEAKS CLE is the podcast for the eco-curious in Northeast Ohio. In each episode, we speak with local sustainability leaders and invite listeners to connect, learn, and live with our community and planet in mind. Hear from the people and organizations that make our region a great place to live, work, and play. ECO SPEAKS CLE is hosted by Diane Bickett and produced by Greg Rotuno.

ECO SPEAKS CLE is a society podcast hosted by Diane Bickett and Greg Rotuno, with 88 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Diane Bickett and Greg Rotuno hosts ECO SPEAKS CLE, a society show with 88 episodes published.

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  Episode #87

  How Recycling Works at a MRF with WM

  Aug 17, 202632 min

  Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what happens to your recyclables once they leave the curb? In this episode, we tour WM's Cleveland Material Recycling Facilit y MRF) and speak with Frank Fello , Area Vice President, who shares what happens at the MRF and why it is important to Recycle Right. WM (Formerly, Waste Management) is one of North America’s leading providers of solid waste management services. The facility we toured is located in Oakwood Village, Ohio, and recently underwent a $30 million upgrade. It is one of the four material recycling facilities operating in Ohio that receive recyclables collected from northeast Ohio’s curbside and drop-off recycling programs. At these MRFs, mixed bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard are sorted, baled, and sent to manufacturers to be made into new products. Stay tuned to learn what can and cannot be recycled curbside and why, plus where your recyclables are sent after they are sorted and processed (hint: it's not China). Also hear how landfill gas powers WM's collection vehicles and other sustainability initiatives. Learn More: Watch the MRF in action Recycle Right in Cuyahoga Count y, Geauga County , Lorain County , Summit County and Medina County Support the show Follow Eco Speaks CLE on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram Contact - hello@ecospeakscle.com

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  Episode #86

  Aboard the Mark W Barker with Kate Wells and Captain Weber

  Jul 28, 202636 min

  Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder about those freighters on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland's Flats? Watching them navigate our crooked river is such a unique experience. More than 600 feet long, they share the shipping channel with recreational boaters, kayakers, and paddleboarders as they transport ore upriver to our steel mills. For this episode, Greg and I sat down with Kate Wells , Manager of Environmental Stewardship and Quality for the Interlake Steamship Company, to hear about the ship, sustainability in Great Lakes shipping, and the importance of this industry to our region. Later, we climbed (literally) aboard the Mark W Barker and spoke with Captain Alex Weber about life on board, what it's like to navigate the Cuyahoga, and maritime careers. The Mark W Barker is the newest in the fleet of ten vessels owned by Interlake Steamship. This second-generation, family-run company is based in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, and has the largest privately held U.S.-flag fleet on the Lakes. Interlake has been in business for over 100 years; today, it is one of the most efficient and environmentally responsible shipping companies in the industry, moving 20 million tons of cargo annually. While we were on board, we watched loaders fill the holds with taconite pellets to be delivered up the Cuyahoga to Cleveland Cliffs. Just one load could fill 700 train cars or 2,800 trucks, making it the most efficient way to transport raw materials to industry. Whether you are a "boat nerd", a Clevelander, or curious about the Great Lakes, this episode is a must. Learn more: About The Interlake Steamship Company About the Mark W Barker Marine Traffic app Green Marine certification Support the show Follow Eco Speaks CLE on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram Contact - hello@ecospeakscle.com

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  Episode #84

  Forest Stories with Annie Weight and Jessica Miller Mecaskey

  Apr 23, 202633 min

  Send us Fan Mail There are many ways to love a forest, and in this episode, we introduce you to a variety of forest stewards who are nurturing our region's woodlands. They are featured in a Holden Forest & Gardens project called Ways to Love a Forest: Stories of Woodland Stewardship in Northeast Ohi o , a booklet that includes interviews with educators, landowners, scientists, and community leaders. Sharing these stories and ways we can all be stewards of our land are Annie Weight, former Forestry Outreach Fellow at Holden Forest and Gardens, and Jessica Miller Mecaskey , Consulting Forester with Holden Arboretum’s Working Woods Learning Forest . We also hear some of the people featured in the project: Lola Lewis , Dee Belew , Judy Semro c, and Joan Steidl . What is forest stewardship? Why should we care? Should forests be left alone or managed? How do good intentions and good management differ? What resources are there for landowners and non-landowners to become better forest stewards? And what career paths can forest lovers pursue? We cover all this and more as Annie talks about how the fellowship project came about and the people she met, and as Jessica shares how the Holden Arboretum's Working Woods Resource Hub and Learning Forest supports landowners through workshops, on-site consulting, and guidance on everything from invasive species to long-term woodland management and restoration. We should all care about sustainable forestry, urban tree canopy, and land conservation, and Ways to Love a Forest provides inspiration and practical advice from those doing the work and helping us all connect to the land. There is much to explore at the Holden Arboretum this spring. Plan a visit . Support the show Become a Subscriber Follow Eco Speaks CLE on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram Contact - hello@ecospeakscle.com

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  Episode #83

  An Eco Bite on The Great Ohio Climate March

  Apr 3, 202615 min

  Send us Fan Mail The Great Ohio Climate March is happening May 16-28, 2026. The purpose of this march is to draw attention to the impacts of fracking on Ohio’s public lands, the climate crisis, and the benefits of renewable energy. The southern Ohio route passes through areas impacted by fracking and begins in Athens, Ohio, travels through Salt Fork State Park, and ends at the Statehouse. The march is organized by Third Act Ohio , in partnership with 20 environmental organizations, including the Ohio Sierra Club and the Buckeye Environmental Network . In this episode, Jess Grim , one of the organizers, tells us all about the march, what to expect, and how to join. Anyone can participate either for the entire event or just for the day. There will be opportunities to learn about the impacts of fracking on Ohio's public land, see fracking operations firsthand, hike along Ohio's Buckeye Trail, and share meals and conversation. You can join the march by registering by April 16th. Support the show Become a Subscriber Follow Eco Speaks CLE on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram Contact - hello@ecospeakscle.com

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  Episode #82

  An Eco Bite with Rust Belt Riders

  Mar 12, 202615 min

  Send us Fan Mail An Eco Bite is a " mini” episode of Eco Speaks CLE. In this shorter format, we reconnect with a past guest or showcase someone new, all in under 15 minutes. In this quick episode, we catch up with Rust Belt Riders and founder Michael Robinson to find out what's new with our favorite worker-owned food waste composting company in Cleveland, Ohio. We first interviewed Rust Belt Riders back in 2022. It was our 4th episode, and we had Dan Brown and Zoe Apisdorf on the show. Since then, Rust Belt Riders has developed new city-supported drop-offs, new commercial infrastructure, and expanded its production of soil and Tilth Soil brand. This cooperative model could scale community composting nationwide through alliances with members of the Community Composting Coalition. We hope you will enjoy this episode and be part of the story by purchasing Tilth Soil at local retailers and signing up for one of Rust Belt Riders' residential or commercial composting services . Support the show Become a Subscriber Follow Eco Speaks CLE on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram Contact - hello@ecospeakscle.com

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