Previous Shows
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
June 24, 2021
Can I Recycle This with Jennie Romer
Jennie Romer, Esq. is a writer, a lawyer, and a sustainability expert, and the author of Can I Recycle This?, an illustrated guide to better recycling and how to reduce single-use plastics, which was released by Penguin Books in April 2021. As a Legal Associate at the Surfrider Foundation’s Plastic Pollution Initiative, Jennie leads policy […]
June 22, 2021
Transitioning to a Circular Economy with Jarkko Havas
Jarkko leads the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Insights & Analysis work. I&A consists of the Data & Metrics Initiative with a focus on measuring company level circular economy performance (Circulytics), and teams working on upcoming focus topics for the Foundation, as well as the case study programme. Prior to joining the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Jarkko was […]
June 17, 2021
Sustainable Solar Technologies with Meng Tao
Dr. Meng Tao joined Arizona State University in 2011 as a professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering. He came from China in 1992 with a Master degree in Materials Science and Engineering. He received his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His current research […]
June 15, 2021
Sustainable Packaging Goals with Renée Paris
Originally from Augusta, GA, Renée Paris has lived and worked in several diverse locations, including France, Spain, Washington, DC, and West Africa. Renée has a bachelor’s from the George Washington University and an International MBA from the University of South Carolina. Renée served as a Peace Corps Volunteer, where she met her husband. Renée has […]
June 10, 2021
Salivation Salvation with James Petrie and Ben Leita
Dr. James Petrie is an experienced crop metabolic engineer, who spent 13 years working at CSIRO as a research scientist as part of the Plant Oils Engineering Group before co-founding Nourish Ingredients. During his time at CSIRO, James was a part of the team who spearheaded the creation of omega 3 canola – the world’s […]
June 8, 2021
Rolling with Sustainable Technologies with Chris Helsel
Chris Helsel is responsible for a global network of tire technology, innovation, research and product development operations, focused on creating industry-leading solutions for consumer, commercial and off-the-road vehicles, in addition to aviation and racing. Mindful of the inflection point in mobility, Helsel and his team operate with duality, working to enhance Goodyear’s core tire product […]
GIG Archives
June 3, 2021
Going Beyond Meat with Ethan Brown
Ethan Brown developed an early interest in animals and agriculture while tagging along with his dad, a professor, farmer and conservationist who infused his son with a deep appreciation for the natural world. As an adult, Ethan developed a promising career in the clean energy sector where he held positions of increasing leadership responsibility in […]
June 1, 2021
The Circular Supply Chain Network with Deborah Dull
Deborah Dull is a supply chain and circular economy rock star …. nicknamed the “Circular Nomad” for her global travels and efforts to educate about the benefits of circular economy. She leads the operations performance management, supply chain optimization and circular economy economy efforts for the GE Digital division of GE. John Shegerian: This edition […]
May 27, 2021
Curbing The E-Waste Problem with David Thompson
David A. Thompson, Director of Environmental Affairs at Panasonic Corporation of North America, returns to Green is Good to discuss his nearly 30-year environmental journey with the company. In the past, Thompson has worked on initiatives on recycling batteries and curbing the growing e-waste problem. This has led to an increased focus on green education. […]
May 25, 2021
The Search Engine That Plants Trees with Christian Kroll
Christian Kroll is the founder and CEO of Ecosia, the green search engine that uses its profits to plant trees. He launched Ecosia in 2009 after witnessing the devastating impacts of social inequality and massive deforestation while traveling through Nepal and South America. Ecosia has gone on to become the world’s largest not-for-profit search engine […]
May 20, 2021
Sustainabilitiy with an Iconic Brand with John Paul Dejoria
Patrón Tequila owner and co-founder John Paul DeJoria has been investigating ways to green the iconic tequila brand’s operations since the late 1980s. Today, every one of Patrón’s bulky glass bottles, easily spotted in bars around the globe, are made from recycled glass. Even greener still, Patrón distills its tequila byproduct to the purest state […]
May 18, 2021
Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance with Rich Diviney
Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL commander. In a career spanning more than twenty years, he completed more than thirteen overseas deployments—eleven of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. As the officer in charge of training for a specialized command, Diviney spearheaded the creation of a directorate that fused physical, mental, and emotional disciplines. […]
