Previous Impact Episodes
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
Ensuring the Survival of California’s Coastal Wetlands with Friends of Ballona Wetlands’ Lisa Fimiani
Though developments have threatened to ruin California’s fragile wetlands, 70,000-plus volunteers over the years have ensured that they survive and thrive.
Changing the Way We Utilize Electronics with Verizon Wireless’ Mike Brander & Consert’s Jack Roberts
JOHN SHEGERIAN: Welcome back to Green is Good, and we’re so honored today to have two special guests on with us for this segment of Green is Good. We’ve got Mike Brander, who’s the Vice President of Sales for Utility and Industrial Vertical Markets at Verizon Wireless and Jack Roberts, who’s the CEO and President…
Unlocking Green Solutions to Identity Theft with LifeLock’s Paige Pederson
Paige Pederson manages the identity theft educational programs at Tempe, AZ-based LifeLock. Pederson joined the company back when it was a start-up in 2006, and it has since blossomed into one of the biggest identity theft protection companies in the U.S. That is significant, since identity theft is the fastest rising crime in America. The…
The Benefits of Recycling Aluminum with Alcoa’s Kevin Anton
Aluminum, also known as the “wonder metal,” is used in all sorts of infrastructure and buildings, as well as transportation, airplanes and much more.
Second-Day Events with Green Event Planner Deborah Kattler Kupetz
Event planner Deborah Kattler Kupetz’s focus is the greening the event-planning business, a gap she felt needed to be filled in the Southern California area.
Creating Greener, Safer Workplaces with Practice Greenhealth’s Anna Gilmore Hall
Practice Greenhealth is a nonprofit member organization that works to find environmental solutions for the healthcare sector.
Adopting a Sustainable Economy Through Public Policy with American Sustainable Business Council’s Richard Eidlin
Richard Eidlin’s passion lies in discovering how businesses can create a more sustainable economy.
Implementing Corporate Sustainability Fleetwide with Enterprise Holdings’ Lee Broughton
Lee Broughton truly believes that for the rental car brand to be successful moving forward, conservation and eco-thinking is key.
Educating the Public About Phonebook Opt-Out with Local Search Association’s Neg Norton
Yellowpagesoptout.com is a handy online tool that helps save valuable materials and energy by allowing users to opt-out of phone book delivery at their home or business.
Making Everyday Products Efficiently with Institute for Sustainable Communication’s Don Carli
The Institute for Sustainable Communications’ mission is to raise awareness and build capacity for the sustainable use of print and digital media.
Crafting Environmental Business Strategy with ‘The Green to Gold Business Playbook’ Co-Author P.J. Simmons
The book makes a compelling case as to why companies should consider the environment at the forefront of their business strategies.
Supporting Art and the Environment with G2 Gallery’s Jolene Hanson
G2 Gallery’s art is environmental focused, and the gallery tries to conserve whenever possible, including installing bamboo flooring and using no-VOC paint.