Donald Knaack is a conservatory-trained percussionist, composer, and is also known as "The Junkman." Living and performing in Manchester, Vermont, he embarked on his journey by chance while seeking a particular pitch. He soon discovered that metal pipes and discarded parts could produce tones not available in traditional instruments. In his hands, ski-poles become wind chimes, silverware becomes bells, and keys become cascading ripples of sound. When not in his studio producing his next Grammy winning album, you can find Donald scouring junkyards and teaching young students about environmental issues.

Waste? is a ongoing documentary series, which features people redefining waste – from canners scouring the streets for redeemables; to engineers powering their breweries with waste water; to architects constructing homes out of tires.

View webisodes at whatiswaste.com