Green Talk Podcast

Episodes

1. 8

   Green Design + Efficiency Married in Solar Decathlon Austria Home

   The solar decathlon is one of the most innovative competitions in green building design. College teams vie for the award to build the most efficient solar home within prescribed parameters including cost. Two year ago, I toured several of the houses at its Washington DC location and was amazed at...

   Oct 24, 2013
2. 7

   Affordable Residential Solar, the SmartPower Way.

   For years solar was too darn expensive. Companies like One Block Off the Grid emerged and introduced a new way to purchase solar power using a cooperative model to lower the price. They have a tiered pricing structure . The more people who sin up the better the price of the system. Recently, In...

   Oct 10, 2013
3. 6

   Lisa Jackson, Former EPA Admin Interview, Reflects on Her Role

   During the US China Green Forum, Lisa Jackson, the former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator was the keynote speaker. Afterwards, I interviewed her about her wish for the outcome of this forum, her proudest legislative accomplishments and the legislation she wish had passed during her...

   Apr 4, 2013
4. 5

   Organic Vodka, Square One’s CEO Interview: Authenticity Creates Profits

   Seven years ago, I interviewed Allison Evanow, CEO of Square One Organic Vodka . While writing an article for Green Talk, I couldn’t help but gush about Evanow’s level of environmental detail in producing and packaging her product. Despite the recession, Evanow expanded the Company’s product line...

   Mar 14, 2013
5. 4

   Green Biz Expert Winston Advises How Biz Can Overcome Green Hurdles

   While I was conference at Ford Motor Company during the North American International Auto Show, Andrew Winston, a noted green business expert, presented a compelling Climate Change lecture. As I sat there, I wondered how can this urgency to reduce our carbon footprint be translated to create…

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   Mar 4, 2013
6. 3

   Sustainability in the Flower Industry Blooms Through Organic Bouquet

   With Valentine’s Day approaching, not everything is so rosy Earth wise in the flower industry. Quite the contrary. Those unblemished roses come with a price of increased pesticide use, workers illnesses, low wages, and land infertility. During GT’s interview with online retailer Organic Bouquet…

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   Feb 13, 2013
7. 2

   Conservation in Education. GP Hosted Panel Discusses How Biz Help

   Georgia-Pacific’s Educational in Nature® program provides environmental education supplements for elementary school children. With the rapid growth in global learning and increased need for sustainability education, the company is seeking to expand its program. Over the course of four months, the...

   Dec 11, 2012
8. 1

   Upcycle Clothing by Looptworks: Remnant Turn Fab + {Video}

   Who says environmental clothing isn’t affordable and adorable? Obviously, you haven’t been to Looptworks website. They takes excess materials left over in clothing manufacturing production and up-cycle them into funky designs. Did I mention price conscious as well? What I love about Looptworks is...

   Nov 9, 2012