SCRAP•PY
/ˈskra-pē/ adjective
Someone who is dedicated, confident in their abilities, and just flat out refuses to quit. Ability to fight through the toughest times and never falters.
See also: A Scrap Life
featured episode
recycling today feature
"If you’ve followed Brett Ekart on LinkedIn, you know he extols the virtue of hard work and is grateful for the success United Metals Recycling, headquartered in Caldwell, Idaho, has had. You also know that Brett claims little of that success for himself and instead attributes it to the team that United Metals Recycling has built."
TRAIN OF THOUGHT
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Brett is joined by Levi Morse, a professional with a strong background in the scrap metal industry, including the unique experience of shredding a Lamborghini for @MrBeast.
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Brett is joined by John Sacco to engage in a debate over whether their industry should identify as the "scrap" trade or the "recycled materials" industry.
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Brett is joined by Gaby Olson of Redwood Materials, focusing on the scrap metal industry. The conversation details Gabby's extensive career path, from her start in cosmetics and banking to her experiences buying and trading scrap, and eventually pivoting to the innovative field of EV and lithium-ion battery recycling.
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Brett is joined by Chris Dethmers and his son Austin from Louisburg Recycling. They discuss running their family-owned scrap metal business.
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A SCRAP LIFE
Meet Brett Ekart, the voice of A Scrap Life. He's spent most of his life in the scrap industry, and knows that being scrappy isn't a negative, but it gives you extra tools to take on whatever life throws at you.
