How I Began Farming Black Soldier Fly Larva to Combat Food Waste and Feed Neighbor Chickens

July 16, 2019

First question: What the heck are Black Soldier Fly Larva (BSFL)? If you asked me that question before this summer, I would’ve been just as oblivious as you. It was only after I went outside to dump my kitchen scraps in my backyard compost did I notice a bunch of fat, juicy looking larva devouring … More How I Began Farming Black Soldier Fly Larva to Combat Food Waste and Feed Neighbor Chickens

Journey To Launch Podcast Interview with Jamila Souffrant – My Money Idol!

June 24, 2019

I was thrilled to be interviewed by one of my role models in the personal finance realm, Jamila Souffrant! We connected over my passion of dumpster diving, and how it fuels my goal to reach financial independence. The world is full of abundance and opportunity. To achieve success and wealth it’s a matter of being … More Journey To Launch Podcast Interview with Jamila Souffrant – My Money Idol!

Recap: Conducting a Waste Audit at East End Market Orlando

May 19, 2019

East End Market (EEM) is one of Orlando’s poster-children for sustainability, where people go to support local independent businesses and their products. It’s one of my favorite hangouts, and frequently has pop-ups featuring local artists and artisanal delicacies that are on the cutting edge of what’s hip. When given the choice to select a location … More Recap: Conducting a Waste Audit at East End Market Orlando

MSW Consultants and ecoPreserve present at Orlando’s Hive Meeting!

March 7, 2019

The room was packed with Lazy-moon pizza and wide-eyed looks as Jessica Wright and Charlie Pioli broke it down to the audience how Orlando organizations can reduce their waste and save money in the process. Overall, it was a good chance for the two local waste consultants to share industry knowledge with the crowd, and … More MSW Consultants and ecoPreserve present at Orlando’s Hive Meeting!

Presenting at the Orlando Permaculture Meeting

February 14, 2019

I had the pleasure of recently giving a presentation on the history of the solid waste industry at the Orlando Permaculture meeting Tuesday night. It wasn’t easy following #GreenCelebrity Rob Greenfield’s presentation, in which he spoke about his current project of only eating food that he’s grown or foraged. I started with some sobering statistics, … More Presenting at the Orlando Permaculture Meeting

Change Your Life With Tidying – Book Review

January 9, 2019

I recently finished the animated comic book “The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo. The author wrote the book as an approach to combat clutter and the stress that usually follows. To summarize Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method: In order to live comfortably and achieve happiness for your family, only choose items that bring you … More Change Your Life With Tidying – Book Review

City of Buffalo – Environmental Champions Program

November 7, 2018

Educating the public about recycling has been a hot topic in recent months ever since China put up their “Green Fence” and stopped taking many recyclable materials from the United States.  At the core, it was motivated by contaminated material being imported from other countries including the United States. What followed was a large-scale push … More City of Buffalo – Environmental Champions Program

How to Conduct a Comprehensive Waste Audit

October 17, 2018

Two years ago I began my position as an Analyst with MSW Consultants. The job blends a healthy amount of statistics, data analysis, and fieldwork in the trenches of America’s battle to reduce waste. Waste composition is our company’s bread and butter. The more experienced folks in upper management have participated in a countless number … More How to Conduct a Comprehensive Waste Audit