John and Mike speak with Glenn Hasek, who launched Green Lodging News — one of the premier lodging publications that provides information on properties that are “greening” the industry. With more than 20 years of experience writing and editing, Glenn started Green Lodging News as a way to discuss how hotels and motels clean up […]
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John and Mike talk with David Abel, the Chairman and Managing Director of the VerdeXchange Institute, a think tank that publishes green ideas. David seeks to “lift the level of understanding in the new [green] marketplace” and, with over 25 years of publishing experience, share green technology with the world. VerdeXchange hosts an annual conference […]
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John and Mike meet with Duane Deister, the President and owner of 4th Day Energy, a solar panel installation company located in the Central Valley of California. Having installed his first two systems in 1999, Duane has been working with solar energy since before the “green revolution.” With the cost of utilities skyrocketing, implementing solar […]
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John and Mike speak with Shez Bandukwala, a partner and the head of alternative energy investment banking at ThinkEquity, an investment banking firm. Shez works to identify green trends and opportunities in all sectors and assist entrepreneurs and investors with accessing green capital. As consumers, we don’t want to pay extra green for green technologies, […]
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John and Mike speak with Chris Wille, the Chief of the Rainforest Alliance’s Sustainable Agriculture Program. The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity, preserve the ecological integrity of the rain forest, and promote sustainability. Chris explains the Rainforest Alliance certification process, which is geared toward ensuring sustainability and helping not only the consumers, but also […]
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Chuck Leavell, the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones, leaves the stage behind for a bit to speak with John and Mike about his journey as an environmentalist. As the Director of Environmental Affairs for the Mother Nature Network (MNN), the premier source for news and information on environmental issues, Chuck works to inform and educate […]
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This week, John and Mike meet with Andrew Winston, who discusses the green revolution, why going green still matters, and how to go green in hard economic times. Andrew, nicknamed the “Planet Defender,” explains how going green after a recession can help your company dominate the marketplace and create new opportunities for problem solving. Pick […]
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John and Mike speak with Michiel Leijnse, the global brand development manager for Lipton tea, about bringing the sustainability mission to Lipton. Michiel discusses Lipton’s plan to extend Rainforest Alliance certification to all Lipton tea bags globally by 2015, in order to continue enacting and promoting such principles as water and ecosystem conservation. Lipton has […]
Gil Friend, who just released a new book titled The Truth About Green Business, speaks with John and Mike about sustainable business and how you “don’t have to choose between making money and making sense.” After 40+ years working with green businesses, Gil has helped companies like Coca-Cola, General Mills, Hewlett Packard and PG&E make […]
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Today, John and Mike interview Ron Gonen, the co-founder of RecycleBank, a program that focuses on the economics of recycling and diverting waste from landfills. RecycleBank allows residents to earn reward points based on how much material their household recycles, and then redeem those points for rewards from stores such as Target or Sears. Listen […]