GreenBiz Radio

Greening Your IT, for Newbies or Experts - Episode #92

editor@greenbiz.com — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:16:46 -0500

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Episode Information: In this excerpt from a longer interview with IBM data center architect John Lamb, the author walks through the steps companies should take when looking at energy efficiency projects, whether they're just starting out or have picked all the low-hanging fruit.

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Highlights from IBM's Green and Beyond Summit - Episode #91

editor@greenbiz.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:54:25 -0500

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Episode Information: Last week, at San Francisco's new Academy of Sciences museum, IBM gathered a host of industry leaders to discuss how IT can help companies green much more than their data centers. Here are some of the highlights of the event.

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Tracking the Stimulus Spending with Recovery.org - Episode #90

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:18:30 -0500

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Episode Information: GreenBiz.com's senior writer Marc Gunther speaks with Eric Gillespie, the CIO of Onvia about how his firm's website, Recovery.org, is helping companies track federal stimulus spending -- and get a slice of the pie.

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Steelcase's Vision for an Eco-Friendly Future: 'Radical Evolution' - Episode #89

editor@greenbiz.com — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:18:29 -0500

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Episode Information: The key to Steelcase Inc.'s business sustainability practices -- and its design strategy -- lies in its approach, says Angela Nahikian, the company's director of Global Environmental Sustainability. That approach may come as a surprise to some people who have tracked this industry leader and its nearly 100-year history of innovation. Nahikian tells GreenBiz Radio about her company's outlook and the concept of "radical evolution."

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Wal-Mart's Journey Toward Sustainability and Greater Value - Episode #88

editor@greenbiz.com — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:50:29 -0500

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Episode Information: Almost four years ago, Wal-Mart announced three major goals that have since driven the company's operations internally and externally. Today, Rand Waddoups, Wal-Mart's senior director of Business Strategy and Sustainability, provides an insider's update on Wal-Mart's efforts toward sustainability, its progress and its next big challenges.

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Method: Balancing Performance, Looks and Safe Materials - Episode #87

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:15:50 -0500

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Episode Information: One of the biggest and most recognizable companies in the green cleaning world is San Francisco-based Method. One of the companies' hallmarks, and one of the reasons it's stayed so successful and grown its reach, its it multiple commitments to improving the ingredients in its products, making visually appealing packaging and ensuring that its products work just as well or better as everything else it sits next to at stores. Adam Lowry, co-founder of Method, spoke with GreenBiz Radio about the indepth work needed to clean up cleaners, and why all the new green products from mainstream companies don't worry Method.

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The Many Benefits of Green Product Design - Episode #86

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:29:05 -0500

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Episode Information: Rich Liroff, head of the Investor Environmental Health Network, explains how companies that are designing products with health and the environment in mind reap rewards in reputation, customer loyalty and boosts to the bottom line.

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Aveda, Cradle to Cradle, and a Paradigm Shift in Cosmetics - Episode #85

editor@greenbiz.com — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:48:22 -0500

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Episode Information: Marc Gunther talks with Dominique Conseil, the president of cosmetics company Aveda, about the first-ever Cradle to Cradle certification for personal care products, how innovations in packaging can shift markets, and why he's found no tensions between the company's environmental and economic goals.

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The Secrets Behind 'Design for Environment' - Episode #84

editor@greenbiz.com — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:21:40 -0500

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Episode Information: Joseph Fiksel spoke to GreenBiz Radio about the design principles behind his new book, the companies already putting them to work, and advice for those new to the game.

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Tricks of the Trade for Landing Green Jobs - Episode #83

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:04:55 -0500

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Episode Information: Peter Beadle, the founder of GreenJobs.com, talks to GreenBiz Radio about the ways in which finding a green job is just like finding any other -- and the ways green jobs are different.

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The Costs and Benefits of Better Design - Episode #82

editor@greenbiz.com — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:02:21 -0500

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Episode Information: Because most of the costs associated with products and packaging are based on decisions made early on in the design process, designers can make a big impact on an item's initial cost as well as long-term costs to the environment and businesses. Wendy Jedlicka of Jedlicka Design spoke with GreenBiz Radio about explaining the benefits of green design to clients, countering the idea that green has to carry a premium and making sense of language related to sustainability. Jedlicka will be speaking at GreenBiz.com's Greener by Design conference May 19-20 in San Francisco.

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How Sustainable Thinking Can Change Design - Episode #81

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:54:46 -0500

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Episode Information: Greener design methods hold a world of possibilities for businesses, from saving a bit of money on materials to developing completely new products, packaging and distribution methods. They also have the potential to change how designers learn, how they think about projects and, on a larger scale, alter designers' careers. Terry Swack, co-founder and CEO of SustainableMinds.com, spoke with GreenBiz Radio about how sustainable design can help companies through the economic downturn and into the future, and where design changes need to be made to have the biggest impact. Swack will be speaking at GreenBiz.com's Greener by Design conference May 19-20 in San Francisco.

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Lies, Damn Lies, and the Seventh Sin of Greenwashing - Episode #80

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:13:34 -0500

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Episode Information: TerraChoice Environmental Marketing this week is releasing an updated version of their widely discussed "Six Sins of Greenwashing," and to explore the new findings, as well as just how grave a sin greenwashing can be, GreenBiz.com executive editor Joel Makower talks to TerraChoice's Scot Case about the seventh sin of greenwashing.

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How the Stimulus Will Help Green Jobs and Green Businesses - Episode #79

editor@greenbiz.com — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:28:48 -0500

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Episode Information: Nancy Sutley, the head of the White House Council on Environmental Quality -- and Van Jones' new boss -- talks to Joel Makower about how the federal stimulus package will be a boon for the environment, and areas where companies might benefit from that spending.

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Getting Green Done Means Moving Past 'Sustainability 101' - Episode #78

editor@greenbiz.com — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:06:10 -0500

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Episode Information: Auden Schendler, author of the new book "Getting Green Done," talks to Joel Makower about the barriers to green success that every company faces, why climate change is the only problem we face, and how telling stories of failures is the way to succeed.

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Trashing The Idea of Waste - Episode #77

editor@greenbiz.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:31:13 -0500

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Episode Information: Since 2001, Terracycle has been changing the perception of what is trash, using worms to make fertilizer and reappropriating food wrappers, pop bottles, vinyl records and, with it's latest program, saw blades, cat food bags and more, to upcycle waste into new products. Terracycle's founder Tom Szaky spoke with GreenBiz Radio about the thought process behind giving trash a new life and why end-of-life must be considered at the start of every design.

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eSolar, Aptera and Keeping the Money Flowing to Cleantech - Episode #76

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:32:21 -0500

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Episode Information: Marc Gunther interviews Bill Gross, the CEO of eSolar and one of the founders of electric car company Aptera, about some encouraging news: innovative green companies can still raise significant money, even in this economy.

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Bringing Green Design to the Mainstream - Episode #75

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:39:00 -0500

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Episode Information: Joel Makower sits down with Bill McDonough in advance of his keynote presentation at this year's Greener by Design Conference to talk about green product design, Cradle to Cradle thinking, and the role that Wal-Mart may play in leading the charge.

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Behind the Scenes of AT&T's Green Fleet - Episode #74

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:09:40 -0500

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Episode Information: To get more details about AT&T's major green fleet announcement, GreenBiz.com's executive editor Joel Makower, spoke with Jerome Webber and Beth Shiroishi about how the project came about, the benefits of alternative fuel vehicles, and how to drive demand for green fleets in the industry.

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Reading the Tea Leaves of Evolving Climate Change Policy - Episode #73

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:37:47 -0600

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Episode Information: Ryan Schuchard from Business for Social Responsibility talks to GreenBiz Radio about the events businesses need to monitor over the next nine months as climate change policy develops on the national and world stages.

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Sixteen Million Reasons to Measure Your Environmental Impacts - Episode #72

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:22:01 -0600

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Episode Information: Environmental Defense Fund and private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. just wrapped up a pilot program that saved three companies $16 million by reducing waste, fuel, energy and paper use. EDF's Tom Murray joined GreenBiz Radio to talk about the program and the lessons it teaches businesses trying to make their way through a slumping economy.

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Plumbing a Deeper Shade of Green: Pursuit of LEED Platinum - Episode #71

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:14:35 -0600

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Episode Information: L.J. Kruse, the son of a gold miner, started his business installing heating and plumbing business in Berkeley and Oakland homes almost a century ago. Today the L.J. Kruse portfolio includes commercial projects, and recently the revamp of company headquarters was among them. President Dave Kruse tells GreenBiz Radio what it’s like when a family business goes super green.

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How to Succeed at Green Marketing - Episode #70

editor@greenbiz.com — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:50:21 -0600

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Episode Information: A new report from GreenBiz.com looks at the ways companies are successfully reaching their customers with green messages, and in this interview with the authors of the report, we explore some of the strategies and pitfalls in the green economy.

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Rethinking Dining, From Kitchen to Compost - Episode #69

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:59:51 -0600

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Episode Information: With more than 20 locations across the U.S., Xanterra Parks and Resorts serves people visiting Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Napa Valley and a number of national and state parks. In line with its connection to nature, Xanterra has been taking steps to lower its environmental impacts with energy efficiency measures, waste reduction and choosing local and sustainable foods. Greener World Media contributor Sarah Fister Gale spoke with Chris Lane from Xanterra about how to green up dining facilities, the importance of environmental management systems, how to bring down your energy needs and what it takes to get your suppliers to cut their waste.

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New Life for Old Buildings: Adaptive Reuse - Episode #68

editor@greenbiz.com — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:36:47 -0600

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Episode Information: Kirsten Ritchie is the director of sustainable design with Gensler, the international architecture, design and planning firm based in San Francisco. Today, she talks with Associate Editor Leslie Guevarra about adaptive reuse — a practice that gives new life to old buildings.

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Closing The Loop For Carpeting - Episode #67

editor@greenbiz.com — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:31:23 -0600

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Episode Information: For more than 15 years Zeftron Nylon's 6ix Again program has collected and recycled waste commercial carpet, turning used nylon 6 - a type of nylon that is infinitely recycleable - into brand new nylon. Richard Ranke, Zeftron's marketing specialist, spoke with GreenBiz Radio about Zeftron's Cradle-to-Cradle certification and how it's 6ix Again program helps find alternate uses for unwanted carpet.

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Starting With the End: Designing Products for Reuse - Episode #66

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:42:28 -0600

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Episode Information: Milliken and Co. has long subscribed to the belief that waste and pollution cost money. Sustainability Director Bill Gregory speaks to GreenBiz Radio about how the carpet industry is joining together to improve carpet recycling and the ways in which end-of-life thinking has led to new products.

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Lunar Design's Journey Towards Green - Episode #65

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:02:40 -0600

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Episode Information: As Lunar Design strives to bring sustainability to product design, it's developed a company-wide initiative, called Elements, to guide both the greening of its internal operations and the products it makes. Travis Lee, Lunar's sustainable engineering lead, and Alberto Villarreal , the company's senior lead designer, spoke with GreenBiz Radio about clients asking for greener designs, the challenges of lowering product impacts, and how Lunar helped HP reduce materials and save money.

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Rob Watson on the Real Impact of Green Buildings - Episode #64

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:17:05 -0600

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Episode Information: In this podcast interview, Joel Makower and Rob Watson talk about the new 2008 Green Building Impact Report and the state of green buildings.

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Van Jones' Green Vision - Episode #63

editor@greenbiz.com — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:44:30 -0600

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Episode Information: Van Jones, the author, activist and advisor, who helped bring social justice issues to the forefront of the green movement talks to GreenBiz about his highly acclaimed book, "The Green Collar Economy," and what inspired him.

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Pulling the Plug on Phantom Power - Episode #62

editor@greenbiz.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:50:57 -0600

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Episode Information: Green Plug founder Frank Paniagua speaks with GreenBiz Radio about designing his company's universal power adapter that can trim e-waste and boost power supply energy efficiency.

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Greening the Supply Chain for the Greater Good - Episode #61

editor@greenbiz.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:39:22 -0600

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Episode Information: In an interview about the latest GreenBiz Report, Terry Yosie of the World Environment Center analyzes the work his nonprofit has done with big-name multinationals over the years to find the tricks and tips needed for successful green supply chain initiatives.

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The Art and the Urgency of Measuring Your Carbon Footprint - Episode #60

editor@greenbiz.com — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:14:22 -0500

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Episode Information: George Ahn, president and CEO of Tririga, talks about the importance and the challenges of measuring carbon footprints — and why businesses large and small should act now.

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Making Progress on the E-Waste Problem - Episode #59

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:36:15 -0500

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Episode Information: The problem of what companies and manufacturers should do with toxic -- but still valuable -- electronic waste has made headlines regularly recently, and Barbara Kyle, the national coordinator of the Electronics Takeback Coalition, explains how companies can get out ahead of their looming e-waste problem.

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How to Navigate the Green Seas - Episode #58

editor@greenbiz.com — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:32:57 -0500

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Episode Information: GreenBiz.com Executive Editor Joel Makower discusses his new book, "Strategies for the Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges in the New World of Business." He offers three keys to help companies assess how well they are doing and answer the question: How good is good enough?

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Green IT Can Make a Splash in the World of Water - Episode #56

editor@greenbiz.com — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:12:24 -0500

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Episode Information: Peter Williams, the Chief Technology Officer for IBM's Big Green Innovations project, explains how the company's idea for a new, nonprofit water organization can make managing our most precious resource even more efficient.

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Can You Make a Green Product in a Gray Company? Part 2 - Episode #55

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:17:34 -0500

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Episode Information: The second half of this two-part podcast series with Jim Hartzfeld of InterfaceRAISE looks at how the company took a cue from nature to break new ground in carpet design.

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Can You Make a Green Product in a Gray Company? Part 1 - Episode #54

editor@greenbiz.com — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:15:36 -0500

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Episode Information: Part one of this two-part GreenBiz Radio podcast looks at the history of Interface and InterfaceRAISE, and the ways in which the carpet manufacturer put its green ideas to work in-house before spreading the word far and wide.

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How to Cash In on the Green Economy - Episode #53

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:50:24 -0500

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Episode Information: Glenn Croston, author of "75 Green Businesses You Can Start to Make Money and Make a Difference," joins GreenBiz Radio to talk about the opportunities and pitfalls posed by eco-entrepreneurship.

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Greening Distribution with Industrial Infills - Episode #52

editor@greenbiz.com — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:41:35 -0500

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Episode Information: For years, distribution centers were built outside urban centers. But concerns about fuel and energy costs are prompting firms to rethink that strategy. Steven E. Campbell of AMB Property Corporation talks about industrial infills as a solution.

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When Printing, Every Design Choice Matters - Episode #51

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:09:53 -0500

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Episode Information: The paperless office, or even the paperless business, is a long way away for most companies. But when you need to do printing outside of the typical in-office printing, such as creating materials for conferences or products, there are plenty of ways to use smarter design to reduce materials and enegy as well as ensure that what you've printed can be recycled. Debra Rizzi from Rizco Design spoke with GreenBiz Radio about good and bad printing options, and Rizco's Beleaf report card, which scores the environmental impact of client projects, rating their design and printing choices.

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From Sprawl to Smart Growth: Sacramento as a Case Study - Episode #50

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:11:45 -0500

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Episode Information: Mike McKeever, the executive director of the Sacramento Council of Governments, talks to GreenBiz Radio about implementing the area's widely praised smart growth strategy and how smart growth is changing how businesses plan their own growth.

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Defining Ecodesign Through Awards - Episode #49

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:24:35 -0500

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Episode Information: Two years ago the International Design Excellence Awards added an ecodesign category, giving special recognition to designs with a greener approach to materials and energy. Jane Savage, one of the award judges, spoke with GreenBiz Radio about the most important aspects of greening product designs, highlights from the awards and the challenges of determining just what an ecodesign is. Savage works for Nike with the company's Considered team, integrating the concepts of environmentally preferred materials and waste reduction into products like the Air Jordan XX3.

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Life After Acquisition for ECD - Episode #48

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:31:43 -0500

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Episode Information: Jiri Skopek, the CEO for ECD Energy and Environment Canada, talks to GreenBiz Radio about the deal this month that brought his firm under the umbrella of Jones Lang LaSalle, the global commercial real estate services giant based in Chicago.

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A Yearlong Road to Green Certification - Episode #47

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:12:16 -0500

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Episode Information: Rachel Patterson of San Francisco's Hanson Bridgett law firm offers a snapshot of the year it took her company to become a certified green business.

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Selling Small, Thinking Big: P&G's Sustainable Innovations - Episode #46

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:22:38 -0500

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Episode Information: Peter White, the head of sustainability at Procter & Gamble, speaks to GreenBiz Radio about how the company is using product design and marketing to reduce energy and water use across its products' life cycles, and how the company couples its environmental goals with social responsibility goals.

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Two-fers, Turning the Ship and GM's Best-Kept Secret - Episode #45

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:55:56 -0500

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Episode Information: Terry Cullum, General Motors' director of corporate responsibility, talks to GreenBiz Radio about how the company addresses sustainability in ways above and beyond their vehicles, as well as how the company is looking to shift strategy and production to meet the rapidly changing demand for small cars in the U.S.

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Careers Within the Green Marketplace - Episode #44

editor@greenbiz.com — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:52:27 -0500

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Episode Information: Frank Marquardt, author of the Green Careers Insider Guide from Wet Feet publications, joins GreenBiz Radio today to discuss the paths people take to landing a job related to the environment or sustainability.

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Green Law: Sustainability in the Legal Community - Episode #43

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:30:13 -0500

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Episode Information: Attorney David Scott joined GreenBiz Radio to discuss the Green Guide for Lawyers, sustainability in the legal community, and the ways in which his law firm in Ohio is making its operations greener.

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Green, Nimble and Disruptive: The Method Method - Episode #42

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:03:40 -0500

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Episode Information: Joshua Handy, the senior creative director at Method, talks about how a small, fast-moving and forward-thinking company with an eye on sustainability can shake up an industry as traditional and status-quo-oriented industry as the cleaning business.

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Infusing Sustainability Into a Mammoth Supply Chain - Episode #41

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:22:59 -0500

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Episode Information: Wal-Mart’s Matt Kistler recently joined GreenBiz Radio to offer insight into working with its behemoth supply to design products and packaging to be more environmentally friendly.

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Using Green Materials and Supply Chains to Make Sustainable Products - Episode #40

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:48:23 -0500

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Episode Information: One of the hurdles to making sustainable products is figuring out what the term sustainability means for different materials and ingredients. Jason Pearson, president and CEO of GreenBlue, a research and design institute, spoke with GreenBiz Radio about how companies are using metrics such as recyclability and renewable energy when determining the quality of products, and what efforts are underway to make cleaner supply chains.

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The Xerox Drawing Board - Episode #39

editor@greenbiz.com — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:39:54 -0500

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Episode Information: A few years ago, Xerox began developing a self-erasing paper that can be used a number of times. Patricia Calkins of Xerox recently joined GreenBiz Radio to discuss the product's creation, as well as the role that lifeycle analysis plays in the company's design approach.

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TerraCycle: Worm Poop and So Much More - Episode #38

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:09:00 -0500

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Episode Information: Tom Szaky, CEO of a company that made its name selling fertilizer made from worm castings, talks to GreenBiz Radio about making the greenest possible products from other people's trash, turning the production cycle on its ear, and other ways that companies can design products that turn waste into gold.

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Co-Op America: Greening Businesses Large and Small - Episode #37

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:47:00 -0500

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Episode Information: The second annual Green Business Conference takes place in Chicago this month; in advance of the gathering GreenBiz Radio sat down with Denise Hamler, director of Co-Op America's green business programs, to learn how the world of green business has grown.

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Approaching Efficiency as an Investment - Episode #36

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:34:24 -0500

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Episode Information: Cost is the perennial barrier to green corporate investments in energy efficiency but a new approach from Economist Jerry Jackson, author of the new book "Energy Budgets at Risk," can help companies evaluate these expenditures using tools created by the financial industry.

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Getting the Most Out of Your E-waste - Episode #35

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:01:56 -0500

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Episode Information: When companies dispose of their e-waste, it's not enough just to send it to a recycler. They have to find out what happens to the e-waste, where it's sent for processing, who's handling it and how it’s processed. AER Worldwide handles e-waste in countries around the world, working primarily with telecommunications companies and electronics manufacturers. John Dickenson of AER spoke with GreenBiz Radio about what his company is doing about the e-waste problem, what business should know when they're getting rid of their e-waste and how proper disposal can have benefits in addition to helping the environment.

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Green IT Can Be Virtually Free - Episode #34

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:14:35 -0500

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Episode Information: As IT needs take up an ever-bigger part of companies' energy bills and purchasing budget, the costs of maintaining computers based on their performance per dollar are growing exponentially. Ken Brill of the Uptime Institute spoke with GreenBiz Radio about the surprisingly easy ways to drop IT costs while improving performance.

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Making the Journey Toward Zero Waste - Episode #33

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:19:52 -0500

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Episode Information: Waste reduction is an environmental goal more companies are talking about, with some even planning to get down to zero waste. It's a concept that helps the environment while saving money, time and resources. One group providing support and services for cutting down waste is the non-profit Zero Waste Alliance. Larry Chalfan, the Alliance's executive director, spoke recently with GreenBiz Radio about the best approach for businesses interested in or already on the path to zero waste.

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The Power of the Big Green Purse - Episode #32

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:18:52 -0500

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Episode Information: According to author Diane MacEachern, women hold the upper hand in the majority of business and consumer purchasing decisions, and as a result can play a big role in growing the green economy. GreenBiz.com editor Joel Makower spoke with MacEachern about her new book, "The Big Green Purse."

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Tapping the Potential Within an Inspired Workforce - Episode #31

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:26:21 -0500

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Episode Information: GreenBiz Radio caught up with Judah Schiller, executive vice president of Saatchi and Saatchi S, to talk about tools needed to engage workers to carry forward corporate sustainability efforts. Saatchi and Saatchi S was hired by Wal-Mart to help create a culture of sustainability within the company.

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Sustainability Execs Move Up the Ladder - Episode #30

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:27:50 -0500

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Episode Information: Companies are increasingly looking for high-level executives to help them chart a course toward sustainability, according to Terry Chuah, a principal with Heidrick & Struggles. Terry joined GreenBiz Radio to give us a primer on what it takes to be a chief sustainability officer and the factors driving this demand.

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Using the Power of Community to Green Small Business - Episode #29

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:26:45 -0600

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Episode Information: Many of the 26.8 million small businesses in the United States are turning green, and groups like the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies are working to spread the word of sustainability. GreenBiz Radio spoke with BALLE Program Director Mary Rick about how the six-year-old BALLE is bringing businesses and networks across the county and Canada together.

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Business as an Engine for Creating Environmental Stewards - Episode #28

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:48:50 -0600

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Episode Information: From facilities to products, employees to customers, outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI is working to incorporate social and environmental goals into every element of its operations. GreenBiz Radio sat down with Kevin Hagen, the CSR guru at REI, to learn about the company's plans and why he believes sustainability is a team sport.

Author: GreenBizRadio

From Suds to Solar: The Greening of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. - Episode #27

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:19:30 -0600

Channel: GreenBiz Radio (Channel Website)

Episode Information: Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has tried to soften its environmental impact in an industry that is extremely resource and energy intensive. Sustainability Coordinator Cheri Chastain joined GreenBiz Radio to talk about the company's environmental initiatives.

Author: GreenBizRadio

Creating the Greenest Auto Mechanics on the Block - Episode #26

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:27:51 -0600

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Episode Information: AAMCO, the auto service chain, launched a green certification program that will close the loop on waste in certified franchises and promote efficiency at every step. Matthew Wheeland sat down with AAMCO CEO Todd Leff to talk about the program and some of the challenges the company faced in launching the program.

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Envisioning Green: Getty Images and the Pictures and Colors That Sell - Episode #25

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:12:52 -0600

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Episode Information: In this interview with Denise Waggoner, the vice president of creative research at Getty Images, Joel Makower finds out what colors and images make consumers think green -- and that not all shades of green are created equal.

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Freeing Intellectual Property for the Good of the Planet - Episode #24

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:32:48 -0600

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Episode Information: With the launch of the Eco-Patent Commons earlier this week, four companies -- IBM, Nokia, Pitney-Bowes and Sony -- agreed to do something almost unprecedented: give up their rights to control inventions that could benefit the planet.

Author: GreenBizRadio

Stirring Up Corporate Culture with Gary Hirshberg - Episode #23

editor@greenbiz.com — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:26:49 -0600

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Episode Information: For 25 years, the co-founder and "CE-Yo" of Stonyfield Farms, has shown that making yogurt doesn't necessarily require the same old culture. GreenBiz executive editor Joel Makower talked with Hirshberg recently about his new book and how corporations can bring out positive global change.

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Charting the Climate Course for the Next U.S. President - Episode #22

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:28:42 -0600

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Episode Information: The Presidential Climate Action Project aims to give the next resident of the White House a running start on addressing the climate crisis. Longtime corporate sustainability leader Ray Anderson talks to GreenBiz Radio about what the president -- and U.S. businesses -- can accomplish.

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Xerox's Slash-and-Save Climate Approach - Episode #20

editor@greenbiz.com — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:08:28 -0600

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Episode Information: Through innovation and operational changes, Xerox slashed its greenhouse gas emissions 18 percent below 2002 levels and saved $18 million in 2006. Xerox's Patricia Calkins spoke with GreenBiz Radio to discuss the company's efforts and a new, more robust goal.

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The Benefits of Helping Businesses Rise with the Green Tide - Episode #19

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:25:09 -0600

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Episode Information: In this interview with two long-time green entrepreneurs, Danny Rubenstein and Janet DiGiovanna, Betsy Rosenberg explores the many ways that companies of all sizes can do well and do good at a time when going green has become a cost of entry to the marketplace.

Author: GreenBizRadio

Linking Corporate Leadership with Successful Sustainability - Episode #17

editor@greenbiz.com — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:35:02 -0600

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Episode Information: A new report from Avastone set out to discover just what the secret to success is for corporations moving toward sustainability. GreenBiz's Joel Makower sat down with Cynthia McEwen to discuss how mindsets are as important to a successful strategy as overall systems and activities.

Author: GreenBizRadio

Finding the Financing for Your Green Building Project - Episode #16

editor@greenbiz.com — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:53:29 -0600

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Episode Information: There’s no doubt that the sub-prime residential mortgage crisis has cast a shadow over the economy. But the market remains favorable for commercial green building projects, according to Leanne Tobias, whom recently spoke to GreenBiz Radio about green building financing opportunities.

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Turning Green into Gold - Episode #15

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:41:43 -0600

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Episode Information: Correspondent Elizabeth Striano recently interviewed Andrew Winston to discuss lessons from “Green to Gold, How Companies Use Environmental Strategy to Innovate, Create Value and Build Competitive Advantage,” which he co-authored with Daniel Esty.

Author: GreenBizRadio

Renouncing the Six Sins of Greenwashing - Episode #14

editor@greenbiz.com — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:31:32 -0600

Channel: GreenBiz Radio (Channel Website)

Episode Information: According to a new report by Terrachoice Environmental Marketing, nearly every green product on the market is making claims that are either inaccurate, inappropriate, or unsubstantiated. Is this greenwash or just plain sloppiness? Joel Makower spoke with Scot Case of Terrachoice to find out.

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Vinod Khosla: Moving Green from Crisis to Opportunity - Episode #12

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:38:10 -0600

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Episode Information: Khosla, one of the founders of Sun Microsystems (and thus Silicon Valley as we know it today), is a venture capitalist heavily involved in green technologies ranging from energy-efficient IT projects to biofuels research. He spoke with GreenBiz Radio about what it will take to keep the green momentum moving.

Author: GreenBizRadio

Delivering Luxury Without Sacrificing Sustainability - Episode #11

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:10:20 -0600

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Episode Information: Steve Faulstick of the Doubletree Hotel in Portland, Ore., spoke with GreenBiz Radio about the hotel's efforts to take the sustainable high road without sacrificing guest comfort or the bottom line.

Author: GreenBizRadio

Greening a Company from the Break Room to the Server Farms - Episode #10

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:32:10 -0500

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Episode Information: High-tech companies like web hosting provider Rackspace face a dual challenge in the green business world: greening their operations and helping their clients get green at the same time. The company's CTO, John Engates, explains how greening their data centers has caused ripples throughout their company and the industry.

Author: GreenBizRadio

Home Depot's Eco Options, Six Months Later - Episode #9

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:19:45 -0500

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Episode Information: Ron Jarvis, Home Depot's vice president of Environmental Innovations, sat down with GreenBiz Radio's Joel Makower to discuss the progress made and lessons learned during the first half-year of the retail giant's project to promote eco-friendly products.

Author: GreenBizRadio

Intel's Business Case for Carbon Reduction - Episode #8

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:02:08 -0500

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Episode Information: Dave Stangis of Intel sat down with GreenBiz Radio to discuss the evolution of the company’s carbon footprint and the challenges of making the business case for carbon reduction and efficiency improvements.

Author: GreenBizRadio

Dole's Quest for a Carbon Neutral Supply Chain - Episode #7

editor@greenbiz.com — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:40:53 -0500

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Episode Information: In this episode of GreenBiz Radio, Rudy Amador and Sylvain Cuperlier of Dole discuss the company's goal of neutralizing the carbon emissions of its pineapple and banana supply chain originating in Costa Rica.

Author: GreenBizRadio

GM Turns Waste Into Millions - Episode #6

editor@greenbiz.com — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:22:16 -0500

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Episode Information: General Motors recently achieved landfill-free status for the eighth time at its Baltimore manufacturing plant. GreenBiz Radio sat down with Ray Tessier, GM’s Global Director of Environmental Services, to go behind the scenes.

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The Promise and Perils of Taking Green Products Mainstream - Episode #5

editor@greenbiz.com — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:28:06 -0500

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Episode Information: In this episode of GreenBiz Radio, Columbia Forest Products' John McIsaac discusses the ups and downs of developing and marketing green products in a conservative industry: "What we call green building right now, in five years that will just be building."

Author: GreenBizRadio

GreenBiz Radio: How Big Blue Went Green - Episode #3

editor@greenbiz.com — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:47:49 -0500

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Episode Information: An in-depth, behind the scenes look at how IBM developed its Big Green Innovations project: the processes and decisions involved, where the company thinks its ambitions will take it, and how it will shape the future of technology.

Author: GreenBizRadio