Exploring Sustainability in the Metals Industry with Maddie Carlson | Betts on the Future

In this episode of Betts on the Future, host Jennifer Betts interviews Maddie Carlson, a sustainability consultant at Shapiro. Maddie shares insights into the world of metals recycling and sustainability, discussing her background, the importance of combining environmental studies with economics, and the challenges and opportunities in the sustainability consulting field. The conversation touches on topics from the impact of greenwashing to the fascinating processes behind metals recycling and the role of sustainability in the metals industry. Tune in to learn more about innovative approaches to recycling, the importance of sustainability in business, and the evolving demographics of the environmental sector.

00:00 Introduction to Betts on the Future

00:25 Meet Maddie Carlson: Sustainability Consultant

01:38 Maddie's Journey into Sustainability

04:00 The Intersection of Economics and Sustainability

06:46 Understanding the Metals Recycling Industry

11:03 Challenges and Innovations in Recycling

21:14 Greenwashing in the Environmental Sector

32:06 Women in Sustainability and Metals Industry

37:00 Advice for Aspiring Professionals

39:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts