Previous Shows
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
February 10, 2012
Discussing Innovative Vehicle Eco-Technology with ‘High Voltage’ Author Jim Motavalli
Jim Motavalli, an eco-author and green transportation expert, states that we are headed for “peak oil” — when oil demand soars above oil supply. His book, High Voltage, released in 2011, examines electric vehicles and how they will change our oil dependency. Motavalli cites the expanding lineup of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars as a […]
January 27, 2012
Getting From Oil to Dependency to Electric Cars with Ford Motor Company’s Nancy Gioia
Nancy Gioia, the first-ever Director of Global Electrification at Ford Motor company, reveals what America’s iconic automotive company is doing to conserve and green itself while lessening America’s dependence on oil. Gioia tells John and Mike that Ford is focusing on both hybrid and electric vehicles. She stresses that Ford is the automotive solution for […]
January 20, 2012
Getting Into Green-minded Bicycling Trek Bikes’ Eric Bjorling
Eric Bjorling of Trek Bikes tells John and Mike about his company’s commitment to changing the world. Trek has long been known as one of the premier bike manufacturers in the U.S., but its recent focus on eco-friendly and utilitarian biking has brought a whole new level of attention to the brand. “Cycling is a […]
January 20, 2012
Discussing the Benefits of Recycling Metals with Alcoa’s Gregory Wittbecker
Gregory Wittbecker, Director of Primary Aluminum Analysis and Recycling at Alcoa, describes the benefits of recycling metals. “In the U.S. right now, we’re recycling about 54% of all the cans that are consumed,” Wittbecker reveals. This number is comparable to most Western European companies, but so much more can be done. Aluminum, which takes a […]
January 13, 2012
Discussing the “Toxic Trade” of Recycled Electronics with Basel Action Network’s Jim Puckett
Jim Puckett is the Executive Director and founder of the Basel Action Network (BAN). Puckett has spent most of his working life in “toxic trade,” including 22 years at Greenpeace. Puckett has long been aware and concerned with the grimiest of toxic trade methods: Third World dumping. In 2002, following a trip to China, BAN […]
January 13, 2012
Sustainable Disposal Methods in Healthcare with Sharps Compliance’s David Tusa
David Tusa is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Sharps Compliance, Inc., a company that prevents the improper disposal of medical waste and unused medications. Surprisingly, outside of the hospital and healthcare setting, there is little legislation in place to regulate disposal methods of these materials. Yet Sharps has honed in on this sector […]
January 6, 2012
Motivating Ourselves to Conserve and Reuse with ‘Planet Home’ Author Jeffrey Hollender
Jeffrey Hollender returns to “Green is Good” to discuss his latest book, Planet Home, and explain the challenges the earth will face ahead. He feels that now is the time that everyone must ramp up efforts to conserve and reuse — from teachers and children, to politicians and business leaders. Though Hollender says that consumers, in […]
January 6, 2012
Connecting Sustainable Businesses with ASBC’s David Levine
David Levine, co-founder and Executive Director of the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), was a visionary from the council’s conceptualization in 2009 as a voice for earth-friendly businesses in the realms of public policy and media. The council started with six member organizations, and in less than two years has ballooned to 28 organizations representing […]
December 30, 2011
Getting to Know the “Father of the Juicing Age” with Jay Kordich
Listening to Jay Kordich on “Green is Good,” it’s hard to believe he is more than two decades past retirement age. A lifelong athlete, Kordich pioneered the juicing craze that has gained popularity in America over the past 60 years. Even as a collegiate playing football for various Navy squads, Kordich would pack fruits and […]
November 16, 2011
Greening the Trash Business with Glad’s Cheryl Hagedorn
Glad's newest campaign, "Glad to Waste Less," helps to teach consumers how easily small changes can really add up.
November 14, 2011
Improving Environmental Standards with As You Sow’s Conrad MacKerron
As You Sow represents corporate investors while helping them reduce both social and environmental risk.
November 9, 2011
Conserving by Buying in Bulk with Bulk is Green Council’s Clint Landis
The Bulk is Green Council's mission is to educate consumers about the environmental benefits of buying foods in bulk.
