Previous Shows
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
April 15, 2011
Discussing Innovations in Green Transportation 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 new book, High Voltage, due this fall, examines electric vehicles and how they will change our oil dependency. Motavalli cites the expanding lineup of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars […]
April 8, 2011
The Amazing Benefits of Recycling Aluminum with Alcoa’s Gregory Wittbecker
Gregory Wittbecker of Alcoa rejoins “Green is Good” to talk about recycling aluminum. There is a 95% energy savings when recycling aluminum, as opposed to making new products. The amount of electricity saved when recycling 1 ton of aluminum — in any form — is equal to the energy needed to power the average American […]
April 8, 2011
Exploring Lifestyles in Sustainable Food with ‘Farmer Jane’ Author Temra Costa
“The Queen of Green,” Temra Costa, speaks to John and Mike about her inspiration in getting involved in sustainable food. Costa, who moved to California from the Midwest in 2003, was completely floored by the green food movement on the West Coast. Now Costa has penned a book, Farmer Jane, about 30 women in the […]
April 1, 2011
Focusing on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles 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 […]
March 25, 2011
Addressing Waste in the Film Industry with Film Biz Recycling’s Eva Radke
Eva Radke, President and founder of New York-based Film Biz Recycling and a veteran in the film business, had an epiphany about all the waste in the film business. Radke was working on a commercial shoot that misused both its budget and its materials. From then on out, her reuse passion could not be stopped. […]
March 25, 2011
Fixing the Energy Equation with SPG Solar’s Tom Rooney
Tom Rooney of SPG Solar describes how the solar company is growing, saving valuable resources in the process. Rooney, a serial entrepreneur and a true believer in sustainable energies, has extensive experience in the energy industry. SPG Solar has quickly become a leader in the Western United States, with more than 1,200 grid-connected photovoltaic systems […]
March 18, 2011
Developing Nationwide Bicycling Programs with 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 […]
March 18, 2011
Exploring the Benefits of Recycling Metals with Alcoa’s Gregory Wittbecker
Later in the show, 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. […]
March 11, 2011
Tackling ‘Toxic Trade’ 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 […]
March 11, 2011
Preeventing Improper Disposal of Medical Waste 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 […]
March 9, 2011
Dissecting Climate Legislation Issues with E2’s Dr. Bob Epstein
California Proposition 23, the "Global Warming Act of 2006," was defeated this past year. "Yes" voters were hoping to create new jobs within the state, while "no" voters feared dirtier air statewide and a hindrance on the state's clean energy industry.
March 7, 2011
Living the Greenest Possible Lifestyle with Author Margaret Hyde
Margaret Hyde is not only an eco-author, but also an eco-homeowner in Southern California. Her home became the first LEED Platinum-certified remodel in the U.S.
