Previous Impact Episodes
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
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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Industrial Hemp and a Greener Future with ‘Bringing it Home’ Filmmaker Linda Booker
Linda Booker’s 2013 film, Bringing it Home, examines the deep environmental benefits of industrial hemp and its applications and uses in modern times.
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Ageless Vitality with American Health Institute’s Dr. Michael Galitzer
Dr. Galitzer has pioneered the concept of being a “holistic physician” since his start in the 1980s.
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Electric Trucks and Buses are the Future with Motiv Power Systems’ John Knudtson
Motiv Power Systems’ scalable, modular electric vehicle technology could be the future of ground transportation as we know it.
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Making Great Chocolate with Triple Bottom Line Principles with Theo Chocolate’s Dennis Macray
Theo Chocolate ethically sources the highest-quality cocoa to produce its line of chocolate products.
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How Academia and Industry Prepare Students with The Ohio State University’s Dr. Neil Drobny and Momentive Specialty Chemicals’ Tanis Marquette
Ohio State graduated its first sustainability majors last June, a grand total of five students, all of whom found jobs in the field.
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The Ever-Rising E-Waste Mountain with UN StEP Initiative’s Dr. Ruediger Kuehr
The StEP Initiative was created due to a need to find solutions to reduce environmental risk and enhance development.
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