ZuLoo Poodcast
What if toilets, poop and sanitation are the hidden forces shaping global health, human dignity, and survival worldwide?
ZuLoo Poodcast is a podcast about toilets, poop, and global sanitation, exploring how sanitation impacts public health, wellness, hygiene, and humanity through funny facts, real stories, and impactful conversations.
👉 Learn more about ZuLoo’s mission and global health sanitation work at https://zuloo.org
Welcome to ZuLoo Poodcast, the podcast that talks openly about poop, toilets, global health and sanitation so the rest of the world doesn’t have to ignore why it matters. Each episode dives into sanitation news, global health conversations, public health insights, and quirky humor to uncover how toilets quietly influence daily life, health outcomes, and human dignity across the globe.
From funny toilet facts and surprising poop trivia to serious discussions about sanitation access, toilet innovation, hygiene education, and public health systems, ZuLoo Poodcast shines a light on one of the most overlooked topics in the world. A topic that affects everyone, everywhere.
Why Listen? Because sanitation affects everything. Health. Education. Gender equity. Environmental sustainability. Economic opportunity.
If you care about public health, global sanitation, wellness, sustainable innovation, or simply love learning unexpected facts that actually matter, this podcast is for you. ZuLoo Poodcast makes complex sanitation issues easy to understand, surprisingly entertaining, and deeply human. You will laugh, learn, and start seeing toilets and sanitation in a completely new way.
What You’ll Hear on ZuLoo Poodcast
✅ Real conversations about global sanitation and public health
✅ Funny, fascinating poop facts and toilet stories
✅ Interviews with sanitation experts, innovators, and impact leaders
✅ Stories showing how toilets impact health, wellness, and human dignity
✅ Insight into the global sanitation crisis and real world solutions
✅ How toilet technology and sanitation innovation are changing lives
This is an educational sanitation podcast that does not sound like a lecture. It is honest, curious, approachable, and grounded in real human stories.
Meet the Hosts
Jocelyn Gardiner
Jocelyn Gardiner is a sanitation advocate and co-host of ZuLoo Poodcast with a passion for storytelling, education, and breaking down taboos around toilets, poop, and hygiene. She brings curiosity, humor, and heart to conversations about sanitation access, public health, and why talking about toilets can actually change lives.
Darin Mangum
Darin Mangum is co-host of ZuLoo Poodcast and a leader in impact-driven conversations around sanitation, wellness, and global health. With a grounded and thoughtful approach, Darin connects real-world sanitation challenges to practical solutions, highlighting how access to safe toilets plays a critical role in improving quality of life worldwide.
About ZuLoo
ZuLoo is on a mission to help solve the global sanitation crisis by improving access to clean, safe toilets and hygiene education. ZuLoo Poodcast is one way the organization raises awareness, sparks conversation, and drives action around sanitation and public health.
ZuLoo Poodcast
Medical Waste Management and Sustainable Sanitation: SedMed CEO Jeremy Bronen on Safe Waste Solutions (#89)
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Medical waste management, healthcare sanitation, and sustainable waste solutions are the focus of this episode on the ZuLoo Poodcast. Jeremy Bronen, CEO of SedMed, explains how new technologies are improving hospital waste treatment, protecting public health, and creating safer sanitation systems.
Jeremy shares how SedMed is developing safer, more sustainable technologies to handle medical waste while reducing environmental impact. This conversation explores the intersection of sanitation, healthcare safety, and environmental responsibility, highlighting why modern waste management solutions are essential for global health.
What You Will Learn
✅ Why medical waste management is critical for public health
✅ How hospitals safely process and dispose of medical waste
✅ The environmental challenges of healthcare waste systems
✅ How new technology is transforming waste treatment
✅ Why sustainable waste solutions are essential for global sanitation
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Timestamps
00:00 Medical Waste Management and Sustainable Sanitation
2:43 Poop News: Why Toilets “Swirl” & Common Flush Problems
7:42 Interview Begins: Jeremy Bronen & SMED Introduction
8:14 Founder Story: Engineering Background & “Grandma Grace” Inspiration
9:55 Toilet Lift Assist Explained: How the Technology Works
12:08 Business Model: Hospitals, Elder Care & Customer Discovery
15:24 The Real Problem: Bathroom Injuries & Fall Risks
17:02 Independence & Dignity: Why This Product Matters
19:36 Pricing & Product Strategy: Facility vs Consumer Model
28:14 Aging Population & Why This Problem Is Growing Fast
29:03 Bathroom Injuries: Why 50% Happen Near the Toilet
31:08 Final Questions: Real-World Use Cases & Accessibility
31:51 Interview Wrap: Jeremy Bronen Final Thoughts
32:04 Post-Interview Recap: Determination & Innovation
33:01 Real-Life Applications: Not Just for the Elderly
33:49 Future Product Vision: Consumer Model Coming
Key Takeaways
🔹 Medical waste management is essential for public health and sanitation
🔹 Hospitals rely on advanced systems to safely process waste
🔹 Innovation is reducing environmental impact in healthcare
🔹 Sustainable waste solutions support global sanitation goals
Guest Bio
Jeremy Bronen is the CEO of SedMed, where he leads efforts to develop innovative medical waste treatment technologies. His work focuses on improving healthcare sanitation, environmental sustainability, and safe waste management systems.
Poo-News and Show Notes:
- Did you know that 80% of bathroom falls occur to persons over 65 years of age? 👴🏻👵🏼
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