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#079 Brett Bogan: Sustainability, Youth Action & Building a Waste-Free Dayton

Greg Jankowski, The Balance Professor Season 1 Episode 79

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Brett Bogan, Executive Director of Waste-Free Dayton, joins the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast to discuss sustainability, composting, litter reduction, and how community action creates lasting environmental impact. Brett explains why youth engagement and mentorship are essential to building cleaner, healthier neighborhoods.

🎧 Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor • Founder of JANART LLC and the BACE Program

Brett Bogan is the Executive Director of Waste-Free Dayton, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to sustainability, environmental education, and community action in Dayton, Ohio. A lifelong resident of the Miami Valley, Brett lives in Troy with his wife Laura, their son Adrian, and a lively household of pets.

Professionally, Brett spent 25 years with LexisNexis and RELX, specializing in data protection and information security for nearly two decades. His background in systems thinking, risk management, and organizational leadership now fuels his mission-driven work in environmental stewardship.

At Waste-Free Dayton, Brett leads initiatives that promote sustainable living, including monthly community litter cleanups and the operation of two compost drop-off stations serving Dayton residents. His work emphasizes practical solutions, civic engagement, and empowering people—especially young people—to care for their city and planet.

On the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, Brett shares how sustainability intersects with mentorship, community pride, and everyday choices that shape healthier futures.

📇 Contact & Links

🌐 Website: https://www.wastefreedayton.org

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WasteFreeDayton

📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wastefreedayton

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WasteFreeDayton

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🎙️ IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast – Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski, The Balance Professor
Greg Alan Jankowski is the creator and host of IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™, a podcast born from personal loss and a powerful mission: to inspire mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and the life-changing impact of mentorship. Fueled by the memory of his late nephew Eion Roger Jankowski, Greg shares stories of transformation, resilience, and belonging—offering a space where guests of all ages explore what it truly means to “fit in” while staying authentic to their own vision.

Welcome to the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, where mentorship, creativity, wellness, and purpose come together to inspire the next generation. Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor, this show explores powerful stories of transformation, resilience, and human potential from athlete...