# The National Waste and Recycling Association's Mission with CEO Michael E. Hoffman

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Podcast: [The Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-environmental-transformation-podcast-with-sean-grady-1268558)
Published: 2025-04-29T12:21:15+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady welcomes Michael Hoffman, president and CEO of the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) . Hoffman shares his 37 years of experience in the waste and recycling industry, discusses NWRA's advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels, and outlines his vision for improving safety, membership engagement, and industry innovation. He also explains the challenges surrounding packaging EPR, PFAS regulation, battery recycling, and workforce development. Learn how technology, policy, and collaboration are shaping the future of waste and recycling. Thanks to our Sponsors for their support of the podcast: Cascade Environmental , E-Tank , and WasteLinq .

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