Previous Impact Episodes
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
The Rise of Cloth Diapering in the Sustainable World with Charlie Banana’s Gaëlle Wizenberg
After a number of years in the Toy and Juvenile industry, Gaëlle Wizenberg founded Charlie Banana as a way to bring together quality and eco-friendly diaper design into one stellar brand.
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The Passion for Social Justice in the Coffee Industry with Thanksgiving Coffee’s Paul Katzeff
A leader in specialty coffee for over 40 years, Paul’s passion is working with people and helping folks find their perfect cup. He co-founded Thanksgiving Coffee Company in 1972 with his wife, Joan Katzeff.
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Discussing the New ‘.green’ Domain Name with DotGreen Community Inc.’s Annalisa Roger
Annalisa Roger is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the new .green Top Level Domain. Roger founded the DotGreen Initiative in 2007.
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Discussing Retail Recycling and Sustainability with Best Buy’s Matt Furman and Scott Weislow
Matt Furman and Scott Weislow steer the environmental program at Best Buy helping the company achieve its electronic recycling and sustainability goals.
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Implementing Home Energy-Saving Solutions with Next Step Living’s Geoff Chapin
Geoff founded Next Step Living® in 2008 after years as a teacher and strategy consultant largely focused on nonprofits and community development. Fast forward to 2014, when he was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in New England.
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Discussing Sustainable Electronic Recycling with Best Buy’s Robert Miller
Robert Miller is the Senior Vice President of Inventory Optimization at Best Buy, Inc., headquartered in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
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Exploring the EPA’s Latest Electronics Recycling Initiatives with Mathy Stanislaus
Mathy Stanislaus was nominated by President Barack Obama for the position of Assistant Administrator in EPA’s Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER) on March 31, 2009 and began in his position June 8, 2009 after confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
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Discussing Vegan Food Choices with Candle Cafe’s Bart Potenza and Joy Pierson
Joy Pierson is a nutritionist and co-owner of the Candle Cafe, Candle Cafe West, and Candle 79. Her passion for counseling and healing through great food led her to join Bart Potenza at The Healthy Candle in 1988.
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Implementing Sustainable Business Practices with Madison Environmental Group’s Leah Samson-Samuel
Madison Environmental Group is an interdisciplinary consulting firm that assists businesses and individuals with innovative resource- and cost-saving solutions in order to achieve a healthy community and environment.
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Creating an Authentic-Tasting Experience with Darlena Artisan Chocolates’ Darlena Morgan
All-natural, great-tasting chocolate is part of the mission of Illinois-based Darlena Artisan Chocolates.
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The Trend Toward Solar Energy with Con Edison’s Allan Drury
Con Edison supports New York City’s massive power needs by offerings its customers a bevy of energy-efficient options.
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Examining Environmental Education with University of Chicago’s Dr. Sabina Shaikh
The University of Chicago’s Dr. Sabina Shaikh is an expert in examining the relationship between environment and economics.
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