In this bonus episode, Host Angie Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, speaks with Sofiane, a Senior EHS Consultant with Baden Consulting in Switzerland. Sofiane walks through the extraordinary remediation of a major hazardous waste site, one of the largest and most complex environmental cleanup projects in Swiss history. He explains how decades of contamination were safely excavated, contained, and transformed into a site that now serves both the environment and the surrounding community.

“The site is no longer a hazard. It is now a resource for the community and the environment. It shows that legacy contamination can be reversed if action is taken.” - Sofiane

00:45 The Long History of the Site: From Clay Extraction to Waste Disposal
04:05 Safely Removing 500,000+ Tons of Hazardous and Contaminated Material
05:40 Shared Responsibility: Local Authorities, Industry, and Federal Support
06:25 From Hazard to Habitat: Agriculture, Natural Reserves, and Regeneration
07:40 Core Lessons: Prevention, Collaboration, and Lifecycle Stewardship
08:20 Waste-to-Energy Insights: Why Reduction Still Comes First

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 Landfills have long been the end of the road for waste. Today, they're becoming the starting point for transformation. What if instead of disposal, we saw energy, materials and opportunity. Today we're exploring how waste to energy is reshaping the global circular economy. Hosts Phil Dillard and Angie Dickson, President of Inogen Alliance, are joined by Sofiane Kessouar, Senior EHS Consultant for Baden Consulting in Switzerland and Meiling Xu, Senior EHS Consultant, from Anew Global Consulting in China.

“ It keeps surprising me that people from other region of the world often still seem to consider landfills an acceptable method of waste treatment, and that waste to energy seems somewhat utopian to them.  These plants don't just burn waste. They produce electricity and heat, often supplying homes or industry.” - Sofiane

  In China, landfill sectors is in the rapid transition, hundreds of old sites, , being closed or mined for the west. As of 2023, the number of municipal waste landfill sites across the country has decreased from 640 in 2015 to 366. The closed sites are now transforming into equal parks, industrial parks, or other land usage after soil remediation and the land redevelopment.” - Meiling

01:14 – Switzerland’s Waste-to-Energy Success
02:08 – China’s Rapid Waste Transition
05:02 – Misconceptions About Landfills & Incineration
08:27 – What Zero Waste Looks Like in Practice
12:06 – Waste-to-Energy in Europe’s Sustainability Strategy
14:54 – Innovation Spotlight: New Technologies in China
18:42 – Industrial vs. Household Sorting Challenges
23:26 – Aligning Global Corporate Waste Strategies

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 We're excited to bring you an inside peek into the state of EHS in Latin America. With local insights from experts across the region. Each answers the question. What's most important for businesses to know about EHS in your country?

Hear from:

• Noah Koolik, VP of Business Development, IEMS Americas
• Miguel Ego Aguirre, Environmental Consultant, EAS
• Jose Dengo, Partner, CDG Environmental Advisors
• Hilton Lucio, CEO, Antea Brasil
• Ivan Angel, Environmental Senior Consultant, CAO Consultores

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In this bonus episode, Host Angie Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, speaks with Chris Perks of Tonkin + Taylor about the Te Ara Tupua Cycleway project in New Zealand.

Chris explains how the team used innovative, nature-based design—like an artificial reef for stormwater treatment—to reduce costs, protect local ecosystems, and enhance community resilience. He also shares how New Zealand’s approach to infrastructure combines environmental stewardship, cultural respect, and creative engineering to achieve lasting impact.

Guest Quote:

“From someone that’s putting in some aggregates, some asphalt, and some concrete, we’re actually stimulating environmental benefits and wildlife growth. That’s pretty cool.” – Chris Perks

Time Stamps

00:45 The Tapua Cycleway: Connecting Communities Through Sustainable Design

02:05 Balancing Resilience and Environmental Stewardship Along the Coast

03:25 The Artificial Reef: A Smarter, Greener Stormwater Solution

05:00 How Collaboration Drove Innovation and Cost Savings

08:20 Lessons from New Zealand: Resourcefulness, Stakeholders, and Scale

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Infrastructure systems around the world are under strain — from roads and bridges to power and water networks. Host Angie Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, is joined by Chris Perks, Sector Director of Transportation at Tonkin + Taylor in New Zealand, and Thomas Noack, VP of International Business at HPC in Germany. Together, they explore new funding models, sustainable design, and the growing role of private-sector innovation in building infrastructure that lasts.

“Everybody in the infrastructure sector in New Zealand feels a great responsibility and a privilege to maintain the beauty and the environmental benefit of the country while still improving our infrastructure.” – Chris

“Europe wants to be climate neutral in 2050. This means we have huge investments necessary for energy, roads, logistics, and digitalization.” – Thomas

02:40 Funding Models and the Role of Public-Private Partnerships
06:10 Innovation and Whole-of-Life Thinking in Infrastructure
07:45 Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility in New Zealand
11:20 How Tonkin + Taylor Embeds Environmental Values in Practice
14:00 Policy, Technology, and Mindset Shifts for the Future
18:30 Infrastructure Challenges Across Europe
22:50 EU Investment and Regional Development
26:10 Environmental Permitting and Smart Planning
30:15 Sustainability Certifications and Material Choices
33:20 The Future of Infrastructure and Global Collaboration

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In this bonus episode, Host Beatrice Bizzaro, Water Stewardship Technology Lead at HPC Italy and the Inogen Alliance Global Water Working Group Leader, sits down with Gabriele Cerutti, Technology Leader Geologist at HPC Italy, to explore a fascinating case study on phytoremediation.

Gabriele highlights the opportunities and challenges of applying phytoremediation in agricultural contexts. He explains how this sustainable approach compares to traditional remediation, the operational challenges faced during implementation, and the long-term benefits for soil conservation, biodiversity, and circularity.

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Guest Quote:

“There are many benefits considering phytoremediation… low cost compared to conventional remediation techniques, low or zero energy consumption, and the soil is ready to use for agricultural activities.” – Gabriele

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Time Stamps
01:02 Phytoremediation in Agricultural Contexts: The Case Study

04:37 Challenges in Applying Phytoremediation (Weather, Pests, Time)

07:00 The Importance of Soil Conservation and Biomass Reuse

09:23 Balancing Benefits with Limitations in Sustainable Remediation

12:35 Why Pilot Testing and On-Site Trials Are Essential

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Sustainable remediation goes beyond cleaning contaminated sites—it’s about supporting climate resilience, circular economy principles, and healthier communities. In this episode, we explore why traditional remediation methods are no longer enough, the opportunities of nature-based and in situ approaches, and the global collaboration driving innovation in this field.

We hear from host Phil Dillard, joined by co-host Beatrice Bizzaro, Water Stewardship Technology Lead at HPC Italy and the Inogen Alliance Global Water Working Group Leader. Together, they speak with: Jason Lagowski, Senior Consultant at Antea Group USA and Gabriele Cerutti, Technology Leader Geologist at HPC Italy.

Guest Quotes

“Mother Nature is really good about cleaning itself up, but we can actually enhance it and speed up that process.” – Jason

“Everyone can find the most complicated solution. The best way is to find the easier solution… we have a good opportunity to find the best solution using bioremediation or sustainable remediation.” – Gabriele

00:51 Meet the Experts: Jason Lagowski and Gabriele Cerutti

05:22 Defining Sustainable Remediation vs. Traditional Methods

07:39 Regional Perspectives: Europe, the U.S., and Global Challenges

15:11 Changing Mindsets: Why Stakeholders Struggle with Evolution

16:18 The Role of Legislation and Circularity in Remediation

18:55 What’s at Stake: The Cost of Inaction

23:00 Driving the Future: Innovation, Policy, and Collaboration

26:03 Emerging Technologies to Watch in Remediation

28:53 Key Takeaways: Nature-Based Solutions and Clear CommunicationSponsor Copy

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In this follow-up to our last episode on climate resilience, Host Beatrice Bizarro,  Water Stewardship Technology Lead at HPC Italy and the Inogen Alliance Global Water Working Group Leader, sits down with Ilaria Troncia,  Sustainability Consultant, HPC, to discuss key takeaways from this year’s World Water Week event. The episode highlights the critical need to integrate climate and water management, emphasizing resilience, collaboration, and effective communication.

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Guest Quote:

 ”Water stewardship isn't just a technical exercise about conservation or compliance. It's really about understanding the real, often hidden, interconnection between nature, people, businesses, and also different levels of these three elements.”

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Time Stamps
00:32 The Importance of Water in Climate Conversations

01:32 World Water Week Congress Insights

02:53 Experiences and Learnings from World Water Week

07:13 Challenges in Water Stewardship

12:36 Defining Success in Water Stewardship

17:28 Key Lessons and Future Directions

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