In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we speak with Dan Kelly, CEO of ADAR Technologies, about how the company is rethinking industrial waste management through acoustic dehydration technology. By removing moisture from high-volume waste streams, like agricultural byproducts, sludge, and food waste, ADAR reduces disposal costs, eliminates contaminants, and preserves nutrient value for reuse. The conversation centers on a simple but powerful shift: when sustainability improves the bottom line, adoption follows. Instead of relying on policy or incentives, this approach turns waste into a profitability lever, unlocking new opportunities in resource recovery, circular economy systems, and industrial efficiency.
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Episode 161
05.19.2026
#161 – Dry, Pulverize, Sanitize: The Technology Turning Waste Into Usable Resources with ADAR Technologies
Hosted by Luis de Leon
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#161 – Dry, Pulverize, Sanitize: The Technology Turning Waste Into Usable Resources with ADAR Technologies
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Talking Points
- Waste streams can become revenue streams – ADAR focuses on high-moisture industrial waste, reducing disposal costs while creating new value from materials that were previously discarded.
- Acoustic dehydration replaces thermal drying – Using shock waves instead of heat, the system removes water at a molecular level while preserving nutrients and reducing energy use.
- Economics are driving adoption – Companies are engaging not for compliance, but to improve margins by turning waste management into a profit center.
Resources + Links
- Dan Kelly, CEO of ADAR Technologies, LinkedIn
- Luis de Leon, Earthlings 2.0 Guest Host, Sr. Public Relations Account Executive at Technica Communications