GreenBiz Radio

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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Renouncing the Six Sins of Greenwashing - Episode #14

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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