Sustainable Travel: w Geoff Bolan, CEO of Sustainable Travel International

“Sustainable travelers spend more and stay longer,” Geoff Bolan on Green Connections Radio. If you’re a travel and tourism leader – or a traveler who has sustainable values – listen to this enlightening conversation between Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson and Geoff Bolan, CEO of Sustainable Travel International. You’ll discover: Who sustainable travelers are… Continue reading Sustainable Travel: w Geoff Bolan, CEO of Sustainable Travel International

Books for Kids! – w Famed Author Lynne Cherry

Teach Your Kids About the Wonders of Mother Nature & Protecting it w These Great Book ideas Kids have power.. and once kids know how much power they have to make change, they start acting.” Lynne Cherry Listen to Lynne Cherry, author of over thirty children’s books pertaining to climate change, talk to Green Connections… Continue reading Books for Kids! – w Famed Author Lynne Cherry

Splurging Over the Holidays – Not Just on Sugar…

By Erik Whipp, Audio Tech, Green Connections Media The holiday season brings out the food – rich, sugary, heavy and the like – and we feel justified in splurging on it, because it’s, well, the holidays. I tried that, only not just during the holidays, but all the time, as a freshman in college when… Continue reading Splurging Over the Holidays – Not Just on Sugar…

Eco-Conscious Dining, Gifts – Green Seal’s Linda Chipperfield,

Whether dining out or planning a party, those of us who care about sustainability want to spend our money consistent with these values, especially for holidays and special occasions. But how? Listen to Linda Chipperfield of Green Seal describe to Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson how to identify sustainable restaurants, and how Green Seal… Continue reading Eco-Conscious Dining, Gifts – Green Seal’s Linda Chipperfield,

Holiday Gifts Made By “Real” Makers Across America

Tired of buying the same types of gifts? Want your “consumer power” to match your values? Listen to Jules Pieri, Founder & CEO of the creative gift site The Grommet on Green Connections Radio describe unique gifts “made by real people with stories and values worth sharing.” Jules share with GCR host Joan Michelson some of her… Continue reading Holiday Gifts Made By “Real” Makers Across America

Travelers! – Eco/Sustainable Tourism w Nat Geo

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

Foodies! – Storing Leftovers w FreshBox

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

Toys! Clean Energy, Robotics – w Steve Aarons, Child’s Play Toys

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

Green Home Buying – w Kari Klaus, Viva Green Homes

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 Viva Green Homes, a new home listing service that is changing that. Listen to Green Connections host Joan… Continue reading Green Home Buying – w Kari Klaus, Viva Green Homes

Distinctive “Real” Gifts – Father’s Day, Graduation, Birthday, Holiday!

Buy Distinctive Gifts Made By “Real” Makers in Cities & Towns Across America Tired of buying the same types of gifts? Listen to Jules Pieri, Founder & CEO of the creative gift site The Grommet on unique gifts “made by real people with stories and values worth sharing.”  Listen to Jules share some of her favorite picks… Continue reading Distinctive “Real” Gifts – Father’s Day, Graduation, Birthday, Holiday!