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Rethinking Remediation for a Sustainable Future

Hosted by: Phil Dillard

Sustainable remediation goes beyond cleaning contaminated sites—it’s about supporting climate resilience, circular economy principles, and healthier communities. In this episode, we explore why traditional remediation methods are no longer enough, the opportunities of nature-based and in situ approaches, and the global collaboration driving innovation in this field. We hear from host Phil Dillard, joined by co-host Beatrice Bizzaro, Water Stewardship Technology Lead at HPC Italy and the Inogen Alliance Global Water Working Group Leader. Together, they speak with: Jason Lagowski, Senior Consultant at Antea Group USA and Gabriele Cerutti, Technology Leader Geologist at HPC Italy.
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Beatrice Bizzaro

Beatrice Bizzaro

HPC - Italy

Beatrice is a geotechnical geologist at HPC in Italy with a bachelor degree in environmental sciences specialized in territorial, environmental and resource management. She is an accredited Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) consultant, trainer, and auditor with a strong hydrogeological background. Her passion for resource management has come from her 18-years life experience in Africa, where the management of resources such as water and forests is in need of an imminent sustainability commitment. Beatrice has been managing, coordinating, and implementing source vulnerability assessments (SVAs) and water stewardship projects throughout Europe, Asia and Africa for multi-national brands. In her career, Beatrice has specialized in the water resource management field, having addressed a variety of different projects related to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Certification, SVAs, water risk assessments, environmental investigation and characterization plans, resilient and responsive plans for water risk mitigation as well as social projects related to WASH and stakeholder engagement. Beatrice is also on the Leadership Team for Inogen Alliance and leads the global Water Working Group.

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Gabriele Cerutti

Gabriele Cerutti

HPC - Italy

Gabriele Cerutti is a technology leader geologist at HPC in Italy, with a master's degree in applied geology and an ongoing PhD in environmental sciences. He has more than 15 years of experience in environmental remediation and in recent years has deepened his knowledge of bioremediation technologies, specializing in phytoremediation treatments on contaminated soils.

In his career, Gabriele has managed remediation projects supporting well-known Italian and foreign clients in the Oil & Gas Industry, particularly in the midstream and downstream sectors. He is particularly concerned with sustainable remediation approaches, aimed at circular and innovative intervention solutions.

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jason lagowski

Jason Lagowski

Antea Group - USA

Jason brings over three decades of rich, diverse experience in environmental consulting, having worked across the US, Canada, and Australia. His expertise in the management and remediation of emerging contaminants, particularly PFAS, has been instrumental in setting new industry standards. With a strong background in hydrogeology and project management, Jason has led numerous innovative projects that have transformed PFAS treatment technologies across chemical, government and transportation industries.

Time Stamps

01:02 Meet the Experts: Jason Lagowski and Gabriele Cerutti
05:17 Defining Sustainable Remediation vs. Traditional Methods
09:17 Regional Perspectives: Europe, the U.S., and Global Challenges
15:11 Changing Mindsets: Why Stakeholders Struggle with Evolution
18:24 The Role of Legislation and Circularity in Remediation
19:42 What’s at Stake: The Cost of Inaction
24:10 Driving the Future: Innovation, Policy, and Collaboration
26:48 Emerging Technologies to Watch in Remediation
30:07 Key Takeaways: Nature-Based Solutions and Clear Communication

 

Guest Quotes:

“Mother Nature is really good about cleaning itself up, but we can actually enhance it and speed up that process.” – Jason

“Everyone can find the most complicated solution. The best way is to find the easier solution… we have a good opportunity to find the best solution using bioremediation or sustainable remediation.” – Gabriele

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