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Tom Szaky is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Animals & Wildlife, Business, Conservation, Earth Day, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Environmental Activism, Environmental Policy, Government, Innovation, Science, Sustainability

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Tom Szaky Biography

Tom Szaky is founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams. TerraCycle operates in 21 countries, working with some of the world’s largest brands, retailers and manufacturers to create national platforms to recycle products and packaging that currently go to landfill or incineration.

Through TerraCycle, Szaky is creating circular solutions for hundreds of waste streams such as cigarette butts, dirty diapers and used chewing gum that otherwise have no path to be recycled. TerraCycle operates the largest supply chain for ocean plastic in the world, partnering with companies to integrate this material into their packaging.

In January 2019, TerraCycle, along with 25 top consumer products companies and retailers announced a new e-commerce shopping platform called Loop that will enable consumers to shop for some of their favorite brands in durable, reusable packaging. Loop is a key step in helping to end the epidemic of waste that is caused by 'single use' consumption.

Szaky and TerraCycle have received hundreds of social, environmental and business awards and recognition from a range of organizations including the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Fortune Magazine and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Szaky is the author of four books, "Revolution in a Bottle" (2009), "Outsmart Waste" (2014), "Make Garbage Great" (2015) and "The Future of Packaging" (2019). Szaky created, produced and starred in TerraCycle’s reality show, “Human Resources” which aired on Pivot from 2014-2016 and is syndicated in more than 20 foreign markets on Amazon and iTunes.

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Tom Szaky Speaking Topics

Negative-Cost Marketing

TV stations, newspapers, radio stations and even blogs are in the business of disseminating great content, to entice us to tune in and spend time watching their channel or reading their copy. But content costs money to create, and so the media outlets turn to advertisers who buy up adspace to place their marketing messages. This has been the daily dance, many times played out in a “church vs. state” kind of manner • where editorial content and advertising content are kept religiously separate.

But what if we took a step back and changed the paradigm? Instead of paying for the advertising, why not get paid to be the content?

Negative-Cost Marketing is an exploration of this very question through the lens of Tom Szaky, who did it himself with no agencies, no advertising, and most importantly no budget. He has built a marketing platform around his unique global recycling company, TerraCycle, that today generates over 21 media placements per day, blogs for dozens of major media outlets from the New York Times to Huffington Post, has published multiple books, has its logo on over 60 billion products per year, holds major licensing deals, and is even the center of its own reality TV show series (now in its fourth season). Most of these projects generate more revenue than cost and have helped to establish a decade of year over year growth for their business.

The ideas in this talk topic can be applied to any organization small or large, and have helped TerraCycle to become a global company with over $20 million dollars of annual sales, all while generating revenue through its marketing department.
Making the Impossible Possible

Hear about Tom’s success in starting a company, developing an innovative culture within the company and ultimately achieving success. This is the story of TerraCycle, from idea to 100% growth per year for five years, in over 10,000 big box stores, and growing. All products made from and packaged in waste. Cover of Inc. Magazine, full page NY Times and WS Journal stories and hundreds of stories annually.

Understanding the Dynamics and Economics of Waste

What are opportunities in today’s environment? How can you see and capitalize on hidden assets and grow businesses in a constrained economy? The keys are quality, pricing, innovation and customer engagement. Using examples from TerraCycle, Tom Szaky explains the importance of a big idea, whether social mission or in a larger service context.

Szaky tells how to generate disproportionate press and to attract participation from your customers, laying out a strategic sales strategy with a green emphasis in the Obama era.

Tom Szaky Videos

Conversations With Dean Goldman Featuring Tom Szaky

Tom is the author of four books, “Revolution in a Bottle” (2009), “Outsmart Waste” (2014), “Make Garbage Great” (2015).
A Massive Wasted Opportunity - with TerraCycle's Tom Szaky

TerraCycle founder Tom Szaky, whose company was built on recycling waste, is now on a mission to get rid of waste altogether.
Shape Your Future with Tom Szaky - Founder and CEO of TerraCycle Inc.

Tom Szaky is founder and CEO of TerraCycle Inc., a leader in eco-capitalism and upcycling. In 2001, Tom left Princeton University as a freshman to...

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Tom Szaky Books

Revolution in a Bottle: How TerraCycle Is Redefining Green Business

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Inspiring Environmentalists Dedicated to Protecting Nature

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FAQs on booking Tom Szaky

How do I book Tom Szaky to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Szaky for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Szaky, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Szaky or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Tom Szaky

Speaking fees for Tom Szaky, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tom Szaky are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Szaky, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Tom Szaky speak about?

Tom Szaky is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Animals & Wildlife, Business, Conservation, Earth Day, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Environmental Activism, Environmental Policy, Government, Innovation, Science, Sustainability.
Where does Tom Szaky travel from?

Tom Szaky generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Tom Szaky’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Tom Szaky for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Szaky for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Szaky or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Tom Szaky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Negative-Cost Marketing, Making the Impossible Possible and Understanding the Dynamics and Economics of Waste. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Szaky for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Tom Szaky generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Matt Damon, Ed Begley Jr., Rick Ridgeway, Jason Clay and Kehkashan Basu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Szaky for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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