{"podcast":{"title":"Earthlings 2.0 Podcast","slug":"earthlings-2-0-podcast-4600078","podcast_index_feed_id":4600078,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/earthlings-podcast/","website_url":"https://earthlingspodcast.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9634c355-9fe4-4214-93e5-7bb3143ec38a/4WlaceVSNYbn5pHhDYQz2w3E.jpg","author":"Lisa Ann Pinkerton","episode_count":170,"summary":"The Earthlings Podcast takes a look at the big issues facing humanity in the early 21st century and our relationship to our environment, technology, and each other. Each episode, award-winning journalist, and former NPR reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton hosts experts, scientists, and leaders working to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Together, they cover wide-ranging topics including environmental solutions, emerging technologies, what the future might look like, and more. Support us on Patreon and receive exclusive content and benefits.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T16:17:47.073068+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/earthlings-2-0-podcast-4600078"},"episode":{"title":"#161: Dry, Pulverize, Sanitize: Turning Industrial Waste Into New Resources with ADAR Technologies","slug":"161-dry-pulverize-sanitize-turning-industrial-waste-into-new-resources-with-adar-technologies","published_at":"2026-05-19T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/earthlings-2-0-podcast-4600078/161-dry-pulverize-sanitize-turning-industrial-waste-into-new-resources-with-adar-technologies","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/earthlings-2-0-podcast-4600078","url":"https://resourcelabs.co/earthlings-episodes/161-dry-pulverize-sanitize-the-technology-turning-waste-into-usable-resources-with-adar-technologies","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6c55288e-74f0-4c60-bdb9-6d1ac71bfcad.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Earthlings 2.0 , we speak with Dan Kelly, CEO of ADAR Technologies, about how the company is rethinking industrial waste management through acoustic dehydration technology. By removing moisture from high-volume waste streams, like agricultural byproducts, sludge, and food waste, ADAR reduces disposal costs, eliminates contaminants, and preserves nutrient value for reuse. The conversation centers on a simple but powerful shift: when sustainability improves the bottom line, adoption follows. Instead of relying on policy or incentives, this approach turns waste into a profitability lever, unlocking new opportunities in resource recovery, circular economy systems, and industrial efficiency. Key Points: Waste streams can become revenue streams – ADAR focuses on high-moisture industrial waste, reducing disposal costs while creating new value from materials that were previously discarded. Acoustic dehydration replaces thermal drying – Using shock waves instead of heat, the system removes water at a molecular level while preserving nutrients and reducing energy use. Economics are driving adoption – Companies are engaging not for compliance, but to improve margins by turning waste management into a profit center. Dan Kelly, CEO of ADAR Technologies , LinkedIn Luis de Leon , Earthlings 2.0 Guest Host, Sr. Public Relations Account Executive at Technica Communications 🚀 Calling all Earthlings…   Visit our website for more episodes! Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news on the most exciting technology and research shaping our futures!  We want to learn more about you! It’ll take just a few moments to complete our survey. Thank you for helping us make your listening experience the best it can be! Are you new to Earthlings 2.0 and don’t know…","meta_description":"In this episode of Earthlings 2.0 , we speak with Dan Kelly, CEO of ADAR Technologies, about how the company is rethinking industrial waste management thr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1947,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/earthlings-2-0-podcast-4600078/episodes/161-dry-pulverize-sanitize-turning-industrial-waste-into-new-resources-with-adar-technologies/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/earthlings-2-0-podcast-4600078/161-dry-pulverize-sanitize-turning-industrial-waste-into-new-resources-with-adar-technologies.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}