In this episode of the TAG Sustainability Talk podcast, we talk with Andrew Bohanko, the Sustainable Initiatives Manager for Mercedes-Benz Stadium (MBS). We explore his career journey from film production to sustainability and take a deep look at how a massive venue like MBS manages waste. Andrew walks us through the importance of their resource recovery room, their successful food donation program with Second Helpings, and how they work with partners like Novelis to repurpose materials. This is the first half of our conversation, so be sure to tune in next week for the second part.

How do you update a tradition that has been around for thousands of years? Seth Lytle, an industrial systems engineer and Georgia Tech graduate, is doing just that with his company, Vino Barrel.

Seth combines his Italian family heritage with high-tech engineering to change the way we experience wine in public spaces. In this episode, we explore the tech behind his unique dispensing system, including how it uses argon gas and specialized nozzle aeration to replicate a 30-minute decant in seconds.

We also discuss how Vino Barrel is creating more than just a drink. By building a social club around wine, Seth is helping restaurants and hospitality venues turn a standard glass of wine into a digital-first, community-focused experience. Plus, we dive into the sustainability side, looking at how switching from individual bottles to keg-based dispensing can reduce a carbon footprint by 76 percent.

Tune in to hear about:

• The engineering behind Vino Barrel and why precise temperature and aeration matter.

• How tech-enabled dispensing is fostering genuine community and social interaction.

• The challenges of disrupting a traditional industry with fresh ideas.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a tech fan, or just someone who loves a good glass of wine, this conversation offers a fresh look at how we can celebrate good things in a modern way.

In this episode, host Drew Bacchus talks with Thad Oviatt, founder and CEO of Parkent Cycles, about the future of micromobility and urban e-bike infrastructure. Thad reveals the origin story of Parkent's secure parking and charging e-bike kiosks, which are designed to combat the rampant issue of bike theft (where most locks can be cut in under 30 seconds) and mitigate the significant fire hazards associated with charging e-bike batteries indoors.

Learn why e-bikes are now considered the most energy-efficient and sustainable mode of transportation. The conversation explores Parkent’s low-power, grid or solar-powered steel design, the challenges of battery anxiety, and the massive market opportunity for safe, ubiquitous charging infrastructure in urban areas and on trails.