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The Power of Upcycling with Dan Kurzrock of Regrained
The Power of Upcycling with Dan Kurzrock of Regrained
The Power of Upcycling with Dan Kurzrock of Regrained
Monday 16th September 2019
Discover how Dan Kurzrock turned brewing waste into Supergrain+ flour with Regrained. Learn about upcycling and sustainable business challenges.
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Get the buttons here!Brewing Change: Dan Kurzrock's Journey from Beer to Supergrain+ Flour
How about we don't try and make food perfect, because it's not perfect, just like life's not perfect if you're recycling. The first step is reduce, then reuse, then recycle.
What if your favorite beer could help save the planet? Dan Kurzrock didn’t just ponder this; he made it a reality. Starting as a college student looking for free beer, Dan stumbled upon a revolutionary idea: turning spent grains from brewing into something valuable. Fast forward, and he's now the CEO of Regrained, a company that transforms these grains into Supergrain+ flour, used in a variety of food products available nationwide.
In this episode of Unwasted, Dan shares his unique journey from a casual homebrewer to a sustainability advocate. You'll be amazed to learn just how much grain is wasted in the brewing industry—hint: it's in the billions of pounds. Dan discusses the ins and outs of upcycling, a process that gives new life to food waste, and explains why clever branding, like naming their product Supergrain+, can make all the difference. But it’s not all smooth sailing.
Dan opens up about the challenges of running a sustainable business, including his conscious decision for slow growth and the tough lessons learned from experimenting with compostable packaging. He also touches on broader food waste issues and the importance of thinking upstream to make meaningful connections. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability or just curious about innovative ways to reduce waste, Dan’s story is both inspiring and educational.
His enthusiasm for making the world a greener place is infectious, and you might find yourself rethinking how you handle waste in your own life. Tune in to hear how small compromises can lead to big impacts and why sometimes, imperfect solutions are the best ones.