[2:15] The inspiration for founding Harbec (in a barn)
[4:50] The evolution of Bob's interest in personal sustainability and eventually applying what he had learned to Harbec
[7:30] Getting bank loans and learning to shift from a purely environmental rationale to an economic one
[12:00] Spreading the "eco-economics" philosophy and the pursuit of carbon neutral
[17:45] Generating green energy and even harnessing "waste heat" for productive ends
[21:30] "Sensitizing stakeholders" to appreciate sustainability
[28:00] Redirecting utility bills toward investments in wind and solar
[32:45] Adding a culture focus to the sustainability focus for a triple bottom line
[35:00] Creating committees that engage and empower employees
Listen to the show on biomimicry and biophilia with Bill Browning here:
https://fortheevolutionofbusiness.simplecast.com/episodes/building-for-sustainability-by-learning
[39:45] Measuring cultural success through high retention and employees recruiting their friends and family
[42:45] Advice for individuals and organizations that want to explore living more sustainability
[47:30] The future of the renewable energy industry
[52:45] The next frontier for Harbec: the pursuit of zero-waste, carbon positive and energy storage
Learn more about Harbec here:
https://www.harbec.com/
