Attention travelers! Are you planning a holiday trip? Do you want to make “sustainable” choices? Listen to Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson’s interview with National Geographic Editor-at-Large Costas Christ – in our new iHeartRadio studio! – on: The difference between “eco-tourism” and “sustainable travel.” What to look for in places you want to stay.… Continue reading Travelers! – Eco/Sustainable Tourism w Nat Geo
Attention foodies! Do you want to store holiday (and other) leftovers? Twin sisters Allison and Megan are innovating food storage with Fresh Box, a new food packaging system. They earned a spot at the Clean Tech Open Southeast too. Described as a “soda stream unit for food”, FreshBox is the first home food preservation system that… Continue reading Foodies! – Storing Leftovers w FreshBox
Wondering what to buy the kids in your world this holiday season? You want something fun and mentally challenging and educational. You’re aware that every choice reflects your values too. You care about the environment and your kids do too, and you want to reinforce that without being preachy. You want to show them there… Continue reading Toys! Clean Energy, Robotics – w Steve Aarons, Child’s Play Toys
When you hear “3M” you think of Post-it notes, right? Not so fast. 3M is innovating in cleantech – really – and breaking new ground, especially in reducing carbon emissions. Listen to Laura Nereng, Program Manager of 3M’s Clean Energy Innovation, explain to Green Connections Radio Host Joan Michelson about 3M’s break-through that could change everything. And, about… Continue reading Breaking up CO2 – @3M w Laura Nereng
Whether you’re looking to rent or buy a home, apartment, condo, or townhouse, historically you’ve had to ask a lot of questions to find out about the home’s energy efficiency and carbon footprint. Meet Kari Klaus of Realty Sage, a new home listing service that is changing that. Listen to Green Connections host Joan… Continue reading Green Home Buying – w Kari Klaus, Realty Sage Homes
Love urban living but fed up with traffic? So were Amber Wason and her co-founder Jeff Stefanis. Instead of just complaining, they got to work and developed a cool new electric bike, launched a campaign to fund it on Kickstarter and then…. cleverly made a deal with Kevin Cole to sell their bikes in his… Continue reading Electric Bikes! – w Amber Wason of Riide
The new federal fiscal year is about to start and potential contract opportunities will soon be available. How do you win? Which agencies issue them in energy, clean tech and environmental fields? Listen to Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson find out in this engaging conversation with government contracting expert Hilary Fordwich, host of the… Continue reading Gov Contracting in Energy-Green – w Hilary Fordwich, Host of Government Contracting Weekly
With a new President of the United States and a new Congress taking shape in the election shortly, we assess the energy legislation and tax incentives on the books to nudge the clean energy economy forward with Betsy McCorkle, head of governmental affairs at the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA). North Carolina is playing… Continue reading Navigating Legislation – w NCSEA’s Betsy McCorkle
Can you see it? You probably can’t tell from watching the latest movie or TV show, but behind the scenes, some film and TV productions are actively reducing their carbon footprint. It’s an inherently wasteful industry. So, how do they do it? Listen to Green Connections Radio Host Joan Michelson’s conversation with film and TV… Continue reading Film Production Goes Green – w John Corser & Jackie Jarvis
To innovate, we need new ideas, new perspectives, new solutions. To get these new ideas, we need differing points of view at the table. differing experiences and perspectives. Yet, senior leadership remains stubbornly white-male dominated, as only 4% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women. Listen to Lauren Leader-Chivee, CEO of All In Together, former President of the Center for Talent Innovation and author of the recent book, Crossing the Thinnest Line, in a vibrant discussion with Green Connections host Joan Michelson about these issues..
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