This week on Dining with Dana, we hear the inspiring story of Charlie Pioli, who pivoted from a consulting job to start a compost business in Orlando. Inspired by a thriving community composting service he used in college, he wanted to make a change towards their zero waste goal. We also learn about the importance of personal growth and self-awareness as Charlie shares anecdotes about his life path and struggles. Also, listen to the success story of Otown Compost, which now services over 600 households and businesses, and recently hit its million-pound composting milestone.

Charlie Pioli comes from a career in solid waste & recycling consulting, where he witnessed the egregious waste being generated and poorly managed around the country firsthand. Spurred to action, he started Orlando’s community composter to give his neighbors a sustainable option to recycle their food scraps and help the City of Orlando achieve its zero waste goal.
In this episode:

• Starting a Zero Waste Business
• Importance of Growing Lean and Incrementally
• Personal Growth and Self-Awareness
• Joy and Adventure
• Importance, Impact, and Significance of Composting

Connect with Charlie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otowncompost
Website: https://o-towncompost.com/

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