Michael Washburn of Nestle Waters

Listen to Michael Washburn, VP of Sustainability for Nestlé Waters talk about reinventing recycling…and how Nestle is collaborating with its competitors to do it. We’d love to hear your thoughts! Click here to email us, post on Facebook or post on LinkedIn.

Susan Fallon of MONSTER.COM

Listen to Monster.com VP Susan Fallon talk with Green Connections Radio Host Joan Michelson about the thousands of job opportunities in energy and the green economy and how to find them and stand out. Here are links to websites for green jobs postings – and some include training: www.monster.com www.greenbiz.com www.sustainablebusiness.com www.cewd.org the greenjobsbank.com eco.org… Continue reading Susan Fallon of MONSTER.COM

Joan Michelson Appears on “Circles of Change: Where Your Path is Created by Walking On It”

Joan Michelson appeared on the live radio/webstream show “Circles of Change: Where Your Path is Created by Walking On It” from 10-noon Pacific (1-3 Eastern) on http://www.1041thetruth.com/ and Southern Arizona Journal Broadcasting’s 104.1 FM. Dr. Zara Larsen is in her fifth season (approaching 300 shows and 700 podcasts) with the assistance of quite a roster of guests from… Continue reading Joan Michelson Appears on “Circles of Change: Where Your Path is Created by Walking On It”

Jaime Carlson of the Dept of Energy tells us about financial incentives for energy efficient buildings.

Find out about financial incentives for increasing the energy efficiency of your home or buildings, from Jaime Carlson the top financial advisor for the U.S. Energy Department. For more information on the financial incentives in your area, Jaime Carlson recommended the following websites: www.dsireusa.org and www.eere.energy.gov.

Darlene Pope on saving money and energy with intelligent buildings – it’s easier than you think!

“Intelligent buildings”? Listen to Darlene Pope talk about how you can save money and energy – including on maintenance – easier than you think with IT systems in your office and commercial buildings. Darlene Pope, Founder and Principal of CoR Advisors®, shares her 15-point roadmap – recently presented at the DC Building Summit – for intelligent… Continue reading Darlene Pope on saving money and energy with intelligent buildings – it’s easier than you think!

What is the new International Green Construction Code and why does it matter?

Jessyca Henderson, Managing Director, Policy and Community Relations at The American Institute of Architects (AIA) tells us – and how women are taking sustainable building by storm. Listen to Jessyca Henderson here:

Ah that new car smell….but do you know how harmful those chemicals are that you’re inhaling?

Amy Sorter of EcoSavvyMoms explains the nasty chemicals that smell comes from and how to avoid it, including in office furniture.

Kate Gordon on job growth via the green economy and what we can do TODAY to boost it

Kate Gordon on job growth via the green economy and what we can do TODAY to boost it
Listen to nationally-recognized expert Kate Gordon as she talks about what the green economy really is and the jobs it is creating, including the skills required for those jobs. She talks about what President Obama have done (and his policies are still doing) and what local leaders can do TODAY to boost economic growth. Kate is a straight-shooter who has worked in the heart of the DC establishment and on the local level — and speaks with both credibility and wit to make for a fascinating discussion.

Empowering women while providing access to electricity with Aneri Patel

How many people do NOT have access to electricity, and how are women becoming empowered as a result? Click here to listen to Aneri Patel of the UN Sustainability for All Initiative talk about this fascinating phenomenon.