recycling, demystified

We started Trash Magic! The Podcast as a two-woman team back in 2021 and we now have published almost 50 episodes, all of which have been self-funded. Our episodes span a wide range of subjects including waste legislation, mastering the art of recycling, combating plastic pollution in the oceans, and innovative approaches to recycling carpets and tires, among others. 

At the very core of Trash Magic! we're big believers in the magic of transformation. We see a world of possibilities in the stuff others might call 'junk.' Dive into this adventure with us, and let's discover the true essence of Trash Magic! together—where every tossed-out item is just waiting to start its next exciting chapter.

Community Commitment 

Trash Magic! is stepping out of the audio world and into your neighborhood with our Community Cleanup Events! We're all about rolling up our sleeves, bringing people together, and making a real difference in our local hangouts. These events are all about community love, making new friends, and, of course, turning our collective trash into treasure.

Your Hostesses with the Com-postesses

Sara Eve Fuentes

Co-Host of Trash Magic! The Podcast

Sara Fuentes is the Founder and President of SmartWaste. With 10 years of experience in the Waste and Recycling Industry, Sara is a leader in abating commercial waste. A passionate advocate for women and a tenacious leader, Sara is setting out to alter the cleantech landscape and finding her own niche.

Sara draws on her experience working as an educator and Vice-Chair of the Women in CleanTech and Sustainability organization, where she is an impactful mentor and friend.

Oakley Jennings-Fast

Co-Host of Trash Magic! The Podcast

Oakley received her Chemical and Biological Engineering undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and began her career working for BASF in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Inspired to shift her career, she founded her own consulting company, Level Up Planet, and served as the Director of Circular Economy for Smart Waste USA.

In her free time, Oakley volunteers as a board member for Women in Cleantech and Sustainability.