How Rust Belt Riders Turn Waste Into Impact

About this episode

Isaac Williams interviews Michael Robinson about Rust Belt Riders and their impact on food waste and sustainability.

What happens to your food scraps after you toss them out? In this episode of Keepin’ It Cleveland, host Isaac Williams sits down with Michael Robinson, co-founder of Rust Belt Riders, a Cleveland-based startup turning food waste into thriving soil—and a thriving movement. They unpack the environmental toll of landfills, the science behind composting, and how Rust Belt Riders grew from a $1,500 bike-powered idea into a city-shaping force for sustainability. You’ll hear about methane, microbes...

People in this episode

Host: Isaac Williams

Guest: Michael Robinson

Topics covered

• food waste
• composting
• sustainability
• environment

Keywords

• Rust Belt Riders
• Cleveland
• environmental impact
• landfills
• microbes

Mentioned in this episode

Products: composting services, sustainable soil

Books & works: Keepin’ It Cleveland

Places: Cleveland

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