096 - Pharma Waste Management, Sustainability, What Happens to Sharps, Disposal and Zero Waste with Heather Johnson

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On this episode I was joined by Heather Johnson who's the CEO of Ingenium.

In this episode, expect to learn:

• Why Waste Management in Pharma might be more complicated than you might think

• Different kinds of sharps, why sharps are challenging and what happens to sharps containers?

• Waste potential and repurposing orphan chemicals

• And what Zero Waste means for sustainability

Heather Johnson has over 25 years of expertise in the hazardous waste management industry as a C-level Executive, Sales/Marketing Director and Account Manager. As a seasoned entrepreneur who has launched several existing waste management firms, Heather is a founding partner of INGENIUM and currently serves as its Chief Executive Officer.

Heather’s innovative vision into sustainability for regulated waste management has positioned INGENIUM as an industry leader in innovative waste to energy programs and has provided INGENIUM’s clients with environmentally friendly alternatives to waste disposal, including zero waste initiatives. Heather is well known for her participation in the industry, including her past presidency of BioNet, a non-profit association devoted to biological safety. She has also served on the Board of Directors for several local non-profit organizations and has made community service a priority for INGENIUM and its employees.