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Building an Eco-Friendly Domestic Furniture Brand with EcoSelect Furniture’s Ken Fonville

Ken Fonville took his expertise of high-quality furniture and decided to create a sustainable, environmentally safe product for consumers concerned about the toxicity of contemporary furniture.

Changing a City’s Recycling Habits with City of Phoenix Public Works’ Felipe Moreno

Phoenix is trying to raise its recycling rate from 14% above the national average to 40% over the coming years.

Curbing Production Waste with Film Biz Recycling’s Eva Radke

Film Biz Recycling has diverted waste from thousands of productions’ leftover materials from an uncertain fate — most likely a landfill.

Reducing Farms’ Wasted Resources with Postharvest Education Foundation’s Lisa Kitinoja

The Postharvest Education Foundation trains young hort professionals in developing countries to learn about food losses and identify postharvest problems.

Greening the Toy Industry with Luke’s Toy Factory’s Jim Barber

Jim Barber discusses the challenges in bringing domestically made, sustainable toys to the marketplace.

Letting Go of Vegan Misconceptions with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

The chef and author describes the challenges associated with spreading her message about an earth-friendly vegan diet.

Sharing Vegan Tastes with Sage Vegan Bistro’s Mollie Engelhart

A lifetime of veganism naturally led Mollie Engelhart to sharing her creations at Southern California’s Sage Vegan Bistro.

The Benefits of Oxygen Healing with Global Hyperbaric’s Maya Volk

Global Hyperbaric’s mobile oxygen healing therapy helps Southern Californians look and feel their best.