Damon Carson, the President and Founder of repurposedMATERIALS, is a passionate advocate for sustainability through creative "repurposing." His business, started in 2011, focuses on taking industrial by-products and finding them new applications across different industries. Damon's journey in waste repurposing began after he sold his waste-hauling business. Inspired by how vinyl billboards could be repurposed as farm tarps, he expanded this idea, transforming various materials like street-sweeper brushes, rubber conveyor belts, and mining truck tires into items for agriculture, construction, and even home use.
Under Damon's leadership, repurposedMATERIALS has diverted hundreds of tons of material from landfills by finding innovative uses for items that would otherwise be discarded. So far, he has been able to achieve a total landfill diversion of 267,981,219. His approach also emphasises the efficiency of repurposing over traditional recycling, as it requires less processing and energy. His mission resonates with many clients who seek economical and environmentally friendly solutions, appealing to diverse industries and sustainability advocates alike.
This hands-on approach to sustainability has made repurposedMATERIALS a pioneer in the repurposing industry, as Damon continues to push boundaries on how society perceives waste and finds new markets for overlooked resources. repurposedMATERIALS was included in the CO – 100 list, which recognises the top 100 small businesses in America in 2024. repurposedMATERIALS was lauded for driving innovation, growth and ingenuity around the world and is considered a trailblazer that is shaping the future of small businesses.
Damon also brings his insights to audiences as a speaker, known for interactive and educational presentations that highlight the potential of “repurposing” as a sustainability practice. His sessions often engage attendees in creative exercises to brainstorm new uses for everyday materials, showcasing his commitment to expanding public understanding of zero-waste practices through engaging and fun presentations. When hired as a keynote speaker, Damon speaks on sustainability, circular economy, reuse, repurposing and numerous other topics that need to be addressed to encourage sustainability. If you are looking for a seasoned keynote speaker on these subjects, Damon Carson is one of the best choices for you. Enquire now!
How to hire Damon Carson
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Damon Carson for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Damon Carson's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Sustainability
- Circular Economy
- Reuse
- Repurposing
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Bringing Damon to our event was a great investment of our educational budget. Attendees loved his presentation. His fun, repurposing “game show” in your presentation was a big hit! Repurposing really is a new frontier in the push towards Zero Waste!" – Mid-America Regional Council
“Damon Carson's vision that he presented at our state recycle conference in Ohio to support sustainable materials management is very forward-looking. I believe that creative reuse will become an increasingly important pathway to a sustainable economy, and I applaud Damon and his team at repurposedMATERIALS for their leadership in demonstrating the possibilities in this regard.” - Neil, Executive Director, Association of Ohio Recyclers
“Damon’s presentation I attended in Memphis, TN on ‘repurposing’ was quite entertaining. He even selected me to be a part of his presentation as a participant in his onstage game show. The presentation definitely broadened my thinking on sustainability.” - Campbells Soup
“I attended Mr. Carson’s presentation on ‘repurposing’ at the Investment Recovery Association conference. The presentation was excellent. The presenter was engaging and the subject matter was captivating. It has stirred me to investigate this intriguing subject in more depth. One of the most engaging presentations I have attended in a long time.” - Tim, Sales Manager, Amlon Resources Group
“Damon’s repurpose presentation provided Industrial Pretreatment Coordinators Association members with another tool to provide to industries that can help keep their waste stream out of landfills and help the overall environment. Damon’s presentation style is very upbeat and interactive and was a great way to close out our conference, in a survey taken of our conference speakers, Damon’s repurpose presentation received very high marks and only positive feedback.” - Industrial Pretreatment Coordinators Association
“Comments solicited during the day from the over 235 attendees indicate your program was well received. You made an excellent and informative presentation on your company’s work in making new use of used materials. Your enthusiasm and knowledge created a good presentation and infused energy into the room.”- Marie, Executive Director, Association of New Jersey Recyclers
“I believe ‘repurposing’ is for sure a new frontier in sustainability efforts. Thanks for your keynote presentation at our state conference! Your message really resonated with our industry folks.” - Spencer, Executive Director, Kansas Organisation for Recyclers
“I really appreciate your presentation! Very interesting, what a cool market you are creating. I wish you all the best of luck in advancing the idea that there are many more options for waste stream items other than the landfill!” - United States Green Building Council
- 2024 – Frequent guest on a variety of podcasts
- 2024 – repurposedMATERIALS was included in the CO – 100 list
- 2011 – President, repurposedMATERIALS
