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Rebuilding the Energy-Efficient Way with Global Green USA’s Matt Petersen

The devastation from Hurricane Katrina in 2005 inspired Global Green USA President and CEO Matt Petersen to take any action he could to assist those that lost everything.

Consolidating Junk Mail with Updater.com’s David Greenberg

Updater’s point of view is this: Consumers should be able to decide which pieces of mail they choose to receive, which will significantly cut back on wasted paper.

Forecasting Chemical Toxicity with U.S. EPA’s Dr. Robert Kavlock

ToxCast forecasts toxicity of some 9,900 chemicals we use around the world every day. So much is unknown about how chemicals interact with our environment and personal well being.

Embracing Urban Homesteading with Sundari Kraft

Urban homesteading is a collection of practices that has to do with living more sustainably and self-sufficiently, wherever you happen to be.

Impacting Society and Promoting Literacy with Better World Books’ Andy Perlmutter

Better World Books aims to keep books useful by repurposing them however possible, including recycling them if necessary.

Preaching Sustainability Transparency with FedEx’s Mitch Jackson

It’s no secret that FedEx’s footprint is wide: Serving 220+ countries and territories, the shipping giant must continue to develop eco-friendly innovations as it grows.

Leading the Green Retail Revolution with The Ultimate Green Store’s Laura Meyer

Laura Meyer created a digital store to feature the products that she is passionate about championing.

Driving Sustainable Growth with Alcoa’s Kevin Kramer

Kevin Kramer’s responsibility as President of Growth Initiatives at Alcoa is to tie together the company’s illustrious history of sustainable practices.

Uniting to Clean up Our Communities with National Public Lands Day’s Robb Hampton

National Public Lands Day is the largest single-day volunteer event for public lands in the U.S., and is held on the last Saturday in September of each year.

Seizing Green Opportunities in the Land of Enchantment with New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce’s Allan Oliver

Allan Oliver is CEO of the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce, an organization that aims to create sustainable jobs throughout the state’s diverse communities.

Marketing Sustainability Initiatives Through Companies with Environmental Defense Fund’s Beth Trask

The Environmental Defense Fund takes on the most urgent environmental threats to the climate, oceans, ecosystems and people’s health.