Going Zero

Every week, Seth Combs, and Eric Pasewalk help leaders navigate the sustainability maze in their workplace and interview leaders who are blazing the trail in sustainability and the quest for zero waste. Covering topics from ESG and Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions to the impact of deforestation, food waste, and plastic pollution on our environment, Going Zero is here to help you understand the everchanging world of sustainability.

Going Zero is a business podcast hosted by Seth Combs, & Eric Pasewalk, with 46 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.

Seth Combs, & Eric Pasewalk hosts Going Zero, a business show with 46 episodes published.

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  Behind the Scenes: Sustainability at Music Festivals with Vivian Belzaguy Hunter

  May 28, 202637 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we dive into sustainability where the stakes—and the challenges—are at their highest: music festivals and live events. Our guest is Vivian Belzaguy Hunter, a trailblazer in festival sustainability who has transformed waste diversion, environmental protection, and behavioral change across massive, temporary “pop-up cities.”</p><p><br></p><p>From the chaos behind the scenes to the drive toward zero waste, Vivian shares how small decisions lead to big change, why recycling and composting efforts so often fall short, and how proactive planning can turn festivals into immersive classrooms for sustainability. Hear what sets truly green fe...

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  Redefining Food Service Sustainability at Citi and JPMC - A Conversation with David Mesagno & Peter D'Angelo

  Apr 2, 202655 minS0

  <p>Welcome back to Going Zero, the sustainability podcast for leaders making a difference. In this episode, we sit down with two industry powerhouses leading the charge in corporate hospitality and sustainability: David Mesagno, Executive Director, Amenities Services Lead for JPMorgan Chase, and Peter D’Angelo, North American Head of Global Hospitality Services for Citi. Both guests bring decades of experience on both the client and vendor side of food services, sharing their journeys from the restaurant world to steering sustainability initiatives at two of the world’s largest financial institutions.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation dives into how...

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  Redefining Food Service Sustainability in Corporate Dining - A Conversation with David Mesagno & Peter D'Angelo

  Mar 31, 202655 minS0

  <p>Welcome back to Going Zero, the sustainability podcast for leaders making a difference. In this episode, we sit down with two industry powerhouses leading the charge in corporate hospitality and sustainability: David Mesagno, Executive Director, Amenities Services Lead, and Peter D’Angelo, North American Head of Global Hospitality Services. Both guests bring decades of experience on both the client and vendor side of food services, sharing their journeys from the restaurant world to steering sustainability initiatives at two of the world’s largest financial institutions.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation dives into how sustainability has evolved from remo...

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  Reinventing Waste: How Sourgum Brings Technology and Transparency to Recycling Across America with CEO, Joe Dinardi-Mack

  Jan 21, 202646 minS0

  <p>Welcome to another episode of Going Zero, the podcast where we delve into the people, innovations, and big ideas shaping the journey to zero waste. Today, we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of trash—literally—with Joe Dinardi-Mack, co-founder and CEO of Sourgum. As a fourth-generation recycling professional whose family has spent more than a century in the industry, Joe is uniquely equipped to talk about both its storied past and its tech-driven future.</p><p><br></p><p>Join hosts Seth Combs, and Eric Pasewalk as they unpack Joe’s journey: from growing up around trucks and transfer stations...

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  Tackling Food Waste: Food Loops' Zero Waste Mission with Tom Rohr

  Dec 28, 202543 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we dive deep into the world of composting and the circular economy with Tom Rohr, founder of Food Loops in northwest Arkansas. Listen in as Tom Rohr shares his journey from corporate America to sustainability entrepreneurship, reveals the challenges and rewards of tackling food waste at scale, and explains how strategic partnerships are helping to shift entire communities toward a zero-waste future. </p><p><br></p><p>You'll hear firsthand stories from large-scale events, learn common misconceptions about composting, and get inspired to take action—whether you’re an individual or a multinational company. If you're pass...

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