Pete talks with Dr Stephanie Wear, a marine biologist with a passion for poo about the opportunities and threats presented by the global sanitation challenge. Stephanie works an environmental advocate for the Nature Conservancy and sits on the steering committee of the Ocean Sewage Alliance. Visit https://www.oceansewagealliance.org to learn more about the Ocean Sewage Alliance Visit https://www.nature.org to learn more about Stephanie's work Learn more about our next guest Lina Zeldovich HERE O...
Feb 21, 2022•59 min•Ep. 73
As we approach the end of 2021, Pete looks back at the episodes of Get Flushed released during the past 12 months. If you'd like to appear as a guest on Get Flushed or discuss advertising and sponsorship options, please email pete@getflushed.online Whether you are a long-term listener, a recent arrival or just passing through, thank you for choosing Get Flushed.
Dec 24, 2021•8 min•Ep. 72
Pete looks back at the episodes of Get Flushed released in our first year, 2020. Whether you are a long-term listener, a recent arrival or just passing through, thank you for choosing Get Flushed.
Dec 24, 2021•8 min•Ep. 71
Pete answers nine questions from a listener about how to start a portable restroom business. Visit https://air-vote.com/en/ to learn about Air-Vote Email pete@getflushed.online to contact Pete Listen to our episode about handling septic waste at www.getflushed.online/episode/lifting-the-lid
Dec 11, 2021•14 min•Ep. 70
Pete joins John Gadeken, President of ServiceCore Software to discuss how Portable Restroom Operators can increase efficiencies against the backdrop of rising costs and global inflation. Learn more about ServiceCore at https://www.servicecore.com
Dec 05, 2021•52 min•Ep. 69
Sari Laurila is a Project Manager with the Global Dry Toilet Association of Finland and a passionate champion for sanitation. She joined Pete to talk about her career as an Environmental Engineer, her work with Dry Toilet projects in Finland, Zambia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Ghana and Kenya and the global drive for improved sanitation for all. Visit www.huussi.net to learn more about the Global Dry Toilet Association of Finland
Nov 26, 2021•42 min•Ep. 68
Pete talks with Sebastian Ortiz, a portable sanitation consultant and the expert behind the International Portable Sanitation Observatory (IPSO). Listen to my interview with Jack Sim at https://www.getflushed.online/episode/jack-sim IPSO (International Portable Sanitation Observatory) is an information management organization within the portable sanitation industry. IPSO is now the watchman of the European (CEN) and International (ISO) portable sanitation regulatory and compliance matters. Learn...
Nov 18, 2021•46 min•Ep. 67
Pete talks with Denver Preston, National Sales Manager of K-Tech Speciality Coatings about BEET HEET, a natural de-icer made with beet molasses. Click HERE to visit BEET HEET online Click HERE to read Part 1 of Pete's article on Winterisation
Nov 13, 2021•22 min•Ep. 66
In a follow-up to our recent episode about protecting restrooms from winter frosts, Pete chats with Paul Gervais from Prostitch in Canada about their custom-made insulated restroom covers. Click HERE to visit www.prostitch.ca
Nov 05, 2021•17 min•Ep. 65
Marcel Bikker, founder and CEO of Sanitrax International joins Pete to discuss the development of the Sanitrax vacuum flushing modular restroom system, the impact of COVID on the business, the future of the global events industry and his career in portable sanitation.
Oct 30, 2021•30 min•Ep. 64
Pete examines the different methods, tips and techniques that Portable Restroom Operators can use to protect their toilets and equipment against extreme cold. Click HERE to see our first Collection - Featured PROs Click HERE to visit Air-Vote Cover photo supplied by JC Pitts at Can-Doo Portable Restrooms , Abiliene, TX...
Oct 22, 2021•27 min•Ep. 63
Pete catches up with Roy Baring at Tex-San Site Services. Roy reflects on the past year, discussing the impact of COVID-19 on operations and the innovative strategies that have allowed his company to not just survive but thrive. With the construction boom in Texas, Roy emphasizes the necessity of maintaining an efficient supply chain and the importance of ordering in advance to meet the surging demand for portable restrooms. His anecdotes about managing logistics and customer relationships provi...
Oct 15, 2021•44 min•Ep. 62
Pete meets Dylan Timney, founder, inventor and energy behind BambooLoo and Waterless Composting Toilets New Zealand. Dylan talks about the BambooLoo, his experiences as an inventor and a business owner, the global supply chain, centralized sewer systems, the challenges of bespoke manufacturing, waste water standards, the power exerted by big business, philosophy, personality types, learning styles and biogas. Visit BambooLoo at http://www.bambooloo.co.nz Visit Waterless Composting Toilets New Ze...
Oct 07, 2021•54 min•Ep. 61
Pete looks at seven Key Performance Indicators that can be used by restroom operators to measure Utilisation, or how well their equipment is being used. Contact Pete at pete@getflushed.online
Oct 02, 2021•15 min•Ep. 60
In a follow up to Episodes 56 and 57, Pete talks with Dave Andres about the lessons they both learnt responding to large scale emergencies. Dave also describes the PRO Leadership Conference he attended with ServiceCore in Colorado.
Sep 24, 2021•47 min•Ep. 59
Following on from last week's 9/11 Special, Pete explores the Reduction and Readiness Strategies that Portable Restroom Operators can use to prepare for an Emergency Response. Visit http://www.air-vote.com to learn more about Air-Vote Contact Pete at pete@getflushed.online Visit https://ir.canterbury.ac.nz/handle/10092/9727 for the Earthquake Report mentioned by Pete...
Sep 17, 2021•25 min•Ep. 58
Pete talks to Dave Andres about his role as one of the first Portable Restroom Operators to arrive on scene at Ground Zero in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre on 9-11.
Sep 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 57
Pete meets Paul Turlew from @portaloos on Instagram to talk about toilets, merchandise, dash-cams, alias identities and all things portable toilet. Visit @portaloos at https://www.instagram.com/portaloos/ Contact Pete at pete@getflushed.online
Sep 04, 2021•26 min•Ep. 56
Pete talks with Billie Jo Hohepa-Ropiha, the founder of New Zealand-based company B-Det about her foam toilet wash, the Kiwee toilet seat lifter and triangular toilet rolls. Visit http://www.b-det.com to learn more about B-DET Foam Toilet Wash Visit https://www.kiwee.co.nz to learn more about the Kiwi Hygienic Toilet Seat Lifter
Aug 27, 2021•41 min•Ep. 55
Pete meets with Nathalie des Isnards, founder and CEO of Madame Pee to discuss her company's innovative female urinal. Learn more about Madame Pee at http://www.madamepee.com
Aug 20, 2021•41 min•Ep. 54
In the first episode of Season 4, Pete visits Exeloo, the New Zealand-based manufacturer of award-winning permanent restroom installations found in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Learn more about Exeloo at http://www.exeloo.com
Aug 13, 2021•56 min•Ep. 53
Pete closes out Season 3 with a look at the options that restroom operators can use to track and trace their toilets, trucks and trailers.
Jul 02, 2021•16 min•Ep. 52
Pete offers a critical appraisal of the Report On Washroom Facilities In The Construction Industry published by British Colombia Building Trades in Canada.
Jun 25, 2021•17 min•Ep. 51
Pete looks at the impact of market trends as large scale public events start to return after COVID. Click HERE to read the article in The Guardian Click HERE to watch the article on WMUR 9 News Click HERE to email Pete...
Jun 18, 2021•12 min•Ep. 50
Pete investigates branding with a look at how and why restroom operators should use social media as well as their toilets, vehicles, premises and staff to present their best image to potential clients.
Jun 11, 2021•15 min•Ep. 49
In a change to the planned episode, Pete shares the live audio from his broadcast to The Podcasters' Collective earlier this week.
Jun 04, 2021•35 min•Ep. 48
Portaclear completely eliminates the foul odour associated with septic waste and this week, Pete catches up with David Pipkin from Portaclear, 12 months on from their first conversation. Find out about PORTACLEAR at http://www.portaclear.com Click HERE to contact DAVID Click HERE to listen to David's first interview in Season 1...
May 29, 2021•45 min•Ep. 47
Pete talks with Tanis and David Jamar from J-BAR Sanitation in Texas about the Mission, Vision and Values that drives their business. Visit J-BAR at http://www.gojbar.com
May 20, 2021•53 min•Ep. 46
Pete explores how Value Statements can be used to drive behaviour within business organisations.
May 14, 2021•16 min•Ep. 45
Pete examines the language of Strategic Statements and how companies in the sanitation industry can achieve a competitive advantage.
May 07, 2021•18 min•Ep. 44
