When landfills began to overflow in West Michigan, entrepreneur Dan Tietema saw an opportunity — and a responsibility. What began as a simple hauling service in 2011 evolved into Organicycle, a company that now collects, processes, and transforms food, paper, and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for local farms and landscapes. In this episode of Green Disruptors, Dan shares his path from bottled water to medical waste to composting, the moment he had to start making compost himself, and why he believes the next five years will be a tipping point for widespread adoption. You’ll hear practical tips for reducing contamination, insights on scaling a waste-reduction business, and a vision for how communities can cut methane emissions while creating a valuable resource from what we throw away.

In this episode of Green Disruptors, we sit down with George Kelly, founder of Earth Recovery Partners and a veteran of environmental markets. With decades of experience in policy, mitigation banking, and nature-based solutions, George shares how ERP is filling the critical funding gap for emerging enterprises in carbon, water, and biodiversity. From unique joint ventures with nonprofits to leveraging impact capital for maximum flexibility, George explains how his team is empowering the next generation of environmental innovators and why early-stage financing is the hardest, but most vital, piece of the puzzle.

Motorsports might not be the first place you look for climate innovation—but that’s exactly where today’s guest, Martin Popilka, found a powerful proving ground for synthetic fuels.

In this episode, Martin shares how P1 Fuels decarbonized everything from Formula One engines to historic rally cars using synthetic gasoline made from captured CO₂ and renewable energy—no modifications needed.

We explore:

• Why existing cars—not just EVs—hold the key to rapid decarbonization

• How race cars helped push the limits of fuel performance

• The massive opportunity in decentralized fuel production

• Why the energy transition needs systems thinking, not just new tech

This is a conversation about innovation, resilience, and the surprising role motorsport can play in solving the climate crisis.

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Agroforestry may not be the flashiest climate solution—but it just might be one of the most effective.

In this episode of Green Disruptors, Cate O’Kane of Trees for the Future shares how the organization has spent 35 years transforming degraded land into vibrant Forest Gardens across sub-Saharan Africa.

Cate breaks down how this simple yet powerful model creates cascading benefits—from increased food security and income for farmers, to carbon sequestration, improved soil health, and even gender equity.

We also explore the intersection of nonprofit impact and business strategy, the role of carbon markets, and why smallholder farmers are some of the most important climate heroes of our time.

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In this episode of Green Disruptors, we sit down with Brando Crespi, founder of Global Biocarbons, a company turning wildfire-damaged biomass into biochar and sustainable biocarbons that could replace fossil-fuel-based carbon black in cement, plastics, and even electronics.

Brando shares his incredible journey—from launching luxury brands on Rodeo Drive to leading biodiversity missions across the globe—and how a moment of clarity after witnessing New Mexico’s worst wildfire sparked his latest venture.

We explore how Global Biocarbons is leveraging waste materials to decarbonize trillion-dollar industries, the untapped potential of biochar, and the role of systems thinking in building a resilient climate economy.

This is a conversation for anyone interested in circular design, regenerative materials, or just really big, bold ideas.

Can a home battery help fight climate change and cut your electricity bill? In this episode of Green Disruptors, Megan sits down with Robin, CEO of PowerVault, to explore the role of behind-the-meter energy storage in building a more resilient and intelligent power grid. From the evolution of battery tech and AI-driven algorithms to customer empowerment and market trust, Robin shares insights on what it takes to scale a clean tech company—and why residential power is the next big frontier in the climate fight. Whether you're an eco-enthusiast, policy nerd, or just curious how solar panels and home batteries really work together, this episode is full of energy (pun intended).

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Mark Lillis, SVP of Engineering at SKYRE, to unpack how his team is tackling one of industry’s best-kept secrets — wasted hydrogen. With a background in electrochemical systems dating back to the Gemini space program, SKYRE is using breakthrough membrane tech to recycle hydrogen in metal manufacturing, semiconductor production, and even emerging geologic hydrogen projects.

Mark shares how SKYRE’s modular, scalable systems are helping companies slash costs, reduce emissions, and recover one of the most expensive and overlooked commodities in clean tech. If you're curious about how science meets scalable impact, this is a must-listen.

What does it say about your business if you're supporting veterans and the environment? According to Jim Holland, it says you're a business that cares. In this inspiring episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Jim — co-founder of Carma, a veteran-founded B-Corp that’s planted over 1.3 million trees while supporting mental health and social mobility for veterans. Learn how Carma leverages technology, partnerships, and purpose to help companies create verified environmental and social impact — and why doing good always makes you feel good. Visit carma.earth to learn more.