Kelly McElroy - Podcast Details

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sustainabiliMEEp. 228: Carbon Footprint AssessmentToday Jason and Kelly will be evaluating their carbon footprint now that they have moved to a new house in a new town. According to the Nature Conservancy, "The average carbon footprint for a person in the United States is 16 tons, one of the highest rates in the world. Globally, the average carbon footprint is closer to 4 tons. To have the best chance of avoiding a 2℃ rise in global temperatures, the average global carbon footprint per year needs to drop to under 2 tons by 2050." In order to make progress, you first need to measure where you are at, so th...2024-05-0930 min

sustainabiliMEEp. 227: Intro to Home Decarbonization SeriesWe're Back! That's right, after taking a break, Kelly and Jason are back in the podcast booth... or at least the living room couch recording the podcast. After moving to the Metro Detroit area, they decided to dive into the topic of home decarbonization from weatherization, HVAC, kitchen appliances and more. In today's episode, they will be introducing the topic for this series. Since this will take some research, episodes will not drop every week as they did in the past, however they will do their best not to have a 4 month drought again anytime soon. So give this...2024-04-2219 min

The Magnetic Goddess Podcast with Amy LeeUnveiling the Magic: Crafting Authentic Brands with Kelly McElroyJoin me, Amy Lee Westervelt, on the Magnetic Goddess podcast for an insightful conversation with Kelly McElroy, the visionary behind Star Castle Studio. Kelly shares her journey from fine artist to graphic designer, revealing the essence of branding and the power of personalization in design processes. Discover Kelly's unique approach to branding timelines, incorporating personal touches, and embracing intuition to create authentic brand experiences. Explore how Kelly empowers clients to bring their wildest business dreams to life and find their tribe. Tune in to unravel the secrets of becoming a magnetic goddess in branding and b...2024-03-0116 min

sustainabiliMEEp 226: COP 28 OverviewToday Jason and Kelly will be providing an overview of the recent COP 28 that took place between November 30th to December 12th in Dubai. This Conference of Parties (COP) gathered to discuss all things climate change related. Specifically, they discussed reducing fossil fuel usage, loss and damage, adaptation, and food. So was this a good COP or a bad COP? Listen to find out! Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.carbonbrief.org/cop28-key-outcomes-agreed-at-the-un-climate-talks-in-dubai/ https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/Summary_GCA_COP28.pdf ...2023-12-2035 min

sustainabiliMEEp. 225: Sustainable Stories - November 2023Today Jason and Kelly will be covering the sustainable stories from the month of November. These stories include: MI Clean Energy Bills, Kenya tree planting, Deforestation decrease in Brazil, the Vatican going electric, and the first commercial transatlantic flight with SAF. Follow us on social media @sustainabilime.pod Sources: Kenya Tree Planting: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/07/kenya-makes-13-november-nationwide-tree-planting-day-a-public-holiday https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67400448 Tree Equity App: https://www.treeequityscore.org/map#9/42.3854/-83.1075 Amazon Deforestation: https://www.scientificamerican.com/a...2023-12-1327 min

sustainabiliMEEp 223: Sustainable Stories - October 2023Today Jason and Kelly will be covering the sustainable stories from the month of October. These stories include Kelly getting a job, the Pope and climate change, California's senate bill 253, and the US clean hydrogen hubs. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/05/climate/the-popes-warning-to-a-warming-world.html#:~:text=In%20clear%2C%20precise%20language%2C%20the,selfishly%20turning%20a%20blind%20eye. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/13/biden-harris-administration-announces-regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs-to-drive-clean-manufacturing-and-jobs/ https://www.greenbiz.com/article/gov-newsom-ratifies-emissions-law-impacts-5300-california-companies 2023-11-0922 min

sustainabiliMEEp. 220: Sustainable Stories - September 2023Today Jason and Kelly will be covering sustainable stories from the month of September 2023. These stories include: Shell moving away from offsets, heat pump efficiency, Climate Corps, Starbucks reusable cups, Lego ditching rPET, and Ireland refusing a new LNG terminal. Follow us on social media @sustainabilime.pod Sources: https://www.greenbiz.com/article/cost-effective-new-study-confirms-heat-pump-efficiency-freezing-temperatures https://www.npr.org/2023/09/20/1200483937/biden-climate-corps-job-training https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2023/09/15/planning-board-refuses-permission-for-650m-shannon-lng-terminal/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/climatecorps/ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/08/shell-signals-retreat-from-carbon-offsetting https://www.lego.com/en-us...2023-10-1026 min

sustainabiliMEEp. 218: Sustainable Stories - August 2023Today Jason and Kelly will be covering the sustainable stories from the month of August 2023. These stories include Vogtle Unit 3 being operational, Norway's largest floating wind farm, London's low emission zones, and Montana's climate lawsuit. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.georgiapower.com/company/news-center/2023-articles/vogtle-unit-3-goes-into-operation.html https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/08/23/norway-worlds-biggest-floating-wind-farm-will-power-oil-and-gas-platforms#:~:text=The%20world's%20biggest%20floating%20wind,nearby%20oil%20and%20gas%20platforms. https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/28/cars/ulez-expansion-london-vehicle-emissions/index.html https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/14/montana-judge-sides-with-youth-in-climate-trial-00107668 2023-09-0626 min

sustainabiliMEEp. 215: Sustainable Stories - July 2023Today Jason and Kelly will be covering the sustainable stories from the month of July 2023. These stories include a nature restoration bill in the EU, DTE planning to retire their Monroe Coal Plant early, a new clothing repair law in France, and the largest wind turbine becoming operational. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2023/07/12/dte-coal-monroe-power-plant-closing/70404985007/ https://www.sciencealert.com/the-largest-and-most-powerful-wind-turbine-ever-built-is-now-operational https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/12/eu-passes-nature-restoration-law-vote-meps https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/12/stitch-in-time-france-to-help-pay-for-clothes-to-be-mended-to-cut-waste 2023-08-0119 min

sustainabiliMEEp. 212: Sustainable Stories - June 2023Today Jason and Kelly will be covering the sustainable stories from the month of June 2023. These stories include: drone displays, 3M's PFAS settlement, the Church of England divesting from fossil fuels, and EV chargers. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/02/us/drones-replace-july-fourth-fireworks-trnd/index.html https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/church-england-plans-disinvest-fossil-fuels-this-year-2023-06-22/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/business/3m-settlement-forever-chemicals-lawsuit.html https://apnews.com/article/tesla-connector-gm-ford-electric-vehicle-charging-a180cc55bbe3d7d7738a2690ca22ab0d https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhTpnMnaZjo 2023-07-0529 min

sustainabiliMEEp. 211: Overview of the Canadian FiresOn today's episode, Jason and Kelly will be discussing the ongoing Canadian wildfires. We will discuss what is happening, how many fires there are currently, health and safety impacts, and why these fires are so bad. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: Current Canadian Fire Status Colorado Avalanche Player Opens Home EPA: Health Impacts from Wildfires The Guardian: Canada Wildfires and US Smoke Pollution NYT: Canadian Wildfires BBC: Is Climate Change Fueling Canadian Fires? Climate vs. Weather Definitions 2023-06-1327 min

sustainabiliMEEp. 210: Sustainable Stories - May 2023Today Jason and Kelly will be covering the sustainable stories from the month of May 2023. These stories include: Mars Bars Packaging, France's ban on short-haul domestic flights, diapers used in building houses, and electricity from humidity. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/12/02/is-france-banning-private-jets-everything-we-know-from-a-week-of-green-transport-proposals https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/may/29/mars-bar-wrappers-changed-to-paper-from-plastic-in-uk-trial https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-new-device-generates-electricity-from-thin-air-180982263/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/concrete-made-with-shredded-diapers-is-just-as-strong-and-saves-landfill-space/2023-06-0624 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - April 2023Today Jason and Kelly will be covering the sustainable stories from the month of April 2023. These stories include: Boston's climate building codes, EPA proposed tailpipe rules, Apple using recycled metals, and Lego building a carbon neutral factory. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/04/05/science/boston-city-council-votes-adopt-new-climate-friendly-state-building-code/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/12/politics/car-pollution-standards-electric-vehicles-biden-climate/index.html https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/04/apple-will-use-100-percent-recycled-cobalt-in-batteries-by-2025/ https://www.emergingrisks.co.uk/lego-in-1-billion-carbon-neutral-factory-plan/ 2023-04-2521 min

sustainabiliMEReflecting on Kelly's Masters & 4 Years of PodcastingToday is a day of reflection. Jason will be interviewing Kelly about completing her masters degree in sustainability as well as the past 4 years of podcasting on sustainabiliME. All of these events line up with Earth Day... that has gotta mean something right?! Happy Earth Day everyone! Follow us on social media @sustainabilime.pod If you would like to learn more about the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, click here: https://seas.umich.edu/ 2023-04-2132 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - March 2023Today Jason and Kelly will be covering the sustainable stories from the month of March 2023. These stories include: United's Chief Trash Officer, Allbirds M0.0NSHOT, U.S. Renewables, and Mackinac Island's electric ferry. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://apnews.com/article/renewable-energy-coal-nuclear-climate-change-dd4a0b168fe057f430e37398615155a0 https://www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/press-releases/2023/03/10/first-electric-powered-mackinac-island-ferry-is-in-the-works https://www.allbirds.com/pages/moonshot-zero-carbon-shoes https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/company/responsibility/chief-trash-officer.html 2023-04-0422 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Project Labeling - MilkOn this week's episode, Jason and Kelly will continue the series on sustainable labels and certification. This particular episode will focus on milk, specifically, dairy, oat, soy, almond, and rice. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://ourworldindata.org/environmental-impact-milks https://www.organicvalley.coop/blog/difference-between-pasteurized-and-ultra-pasteurized-milk/ https://www.validusservices.com/validus-certified-programs https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/ https://www.nongmoproject.org/ https://horizon.com/pioneeringorganic 2023-03-2126 min

sustainabiliMEHigh Seas Treaty OverviewIt's officially Episode 200! What an accomplishment! There was another very recent accomplishment coming out of the United Nations... the High Seas Treaty! Today Jason and Kelly will provide an overview on this new treaty which is aimed at protecting marine life in international waters. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/05/high-seas-treaty-agreement-to-protect-international-waters-finally-reached-at-un https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/reports/2020/03/a-path-to-creating-the-first-generation-of-high-seas-protected-areas 2023-03-0721 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - February 2023Today Jason and Kelly will be covering the sustainable stories from the month of February 2023. These stories include: REI banning PFAS, recycling wind turbine blades, Our Next Energy launching renewable energy storage, and the dodo bird. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.vestas.com/en/media/company-news/2023/vestas-unveils-circularity-solution-to-end-landfill-for-c3710818 https://grist.org/accountability/rei-will-ban-forever-chemicals-from-clothes-and-cookware-in-2024/ https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/02/23/novi-based-our-next-energy-expands-into-renewable-energy-storage/69932611007/ https://www.sciencealert.com/a-billion-dollar-biotech-company-plans-to-bring-the-dodo-back-to-life 2023-02-2824 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - January 2023Today Jason and Kelly will be covering some of the sustainable stories from January 2023. These stories include: Danone being sued over plastics, the USDA approving a vaccine for honeybees, and a new food waste company called Mill. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/09/world/europe/danone-sued-plastic-use-france.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/science/honeybee-vaccine.html https://mill.com/ 2023-01-3118 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - December 2022Happy New Year! Before we dive into 2023, we need to wrap up the sustainable stories of December 2022. Jason and Kelly will cover the following stories: the clean energy transition, legally binding environmental targets in Britain, the Food Donation Improvement Act, Meijer's electric semi-trucks, and the bald eagle population. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: Food Donation Improvement Act Meijer Semi-Trucks Britain's Environmental Targets Clean Energy Transition Bald Eagles Dove Refillable Deodorant 2023-01-0329 min

sustainabiliMECOP15 Overview - BiodiversityAnother COP? Yup! COP15 took place earlier this month in Montreal with a focus on biodiversity. So, in today's episode, Kelly and Jason will provide a high level overview of the major outcomes from this COP (Conference of Parties). Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod More info on COP15: Carbonbrief.org 2022-12-2823 min

sustainabiliMEReview of the Detroit Auto ShowToday, Jason and Kelly will be discussing their review of the 2022 Detroit Auto Show from a sustainability lens. With the more recent hype around electric vehicles, they were excited to see all of them up front and in person. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Detroit Auto Show: https://naias.com/ UofM study on truck electrification: https://seas.umich.edu/news/new-study-finds-greater-greenhouse-gas-reductions-pickup-truck-electrification-other-light 2022-09-2028 min

sustainabiliMEKelly's Food Waste FellowshipToday Kelly will be discussing her food waste fellowship that she worked on over the summer in Detroit, MI. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Seasons Market: https://www.seasonsmarketdetroit.com/ Green Garage: https://greengaragedetroit.com/ Food Rescue US - Detroit: https://foodrescue.us/site/food-rescue-us-detroit/ Make Food Not Waste: https://makefoodnotwaste.org/ 2022-09-0624 min

sustainabiliMEKelly's First Year at SEASOn today's episode, Jason interviews Kelly about her first year attending SEAS (School for Environment and Sustainability) at the University of Michigan. We will dive into the classes she took and some of the concepts she walked away with. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Info: My Biome Song Book - Introduction to Modern Climate Change 2nd edition https://seas.umich.edu/ 2022-04-2624 min

sustainabiliMECOP26 Week 2Today Kelly and Jason will be reviewing week 2 of COP26, which just wrapped up in Glasgow, Scotland. Make sure to check out last week's episode to understand what COP is and what happened during week 1. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.npr.org/2021/11/13/1055542738/cop26-climate-summit-final-decision https://unfccc.int/news/cop26-reaches-consensus-on-key-actions-to-address-climate-change https://www.npr.org/2021/11/11/1054648598/u-s-and-china-announce-surprise-climate-agreement-at-cop26-summit https://www.reuters.com/business/cop/pressure-mounts-un-climate-negotiations-enter-final-day-2021-11-12/ https://www.npr.org/2021/11/10/1054256978/cop26-agreement-electric-vehicles-auto-industry 2021-11-1623 min

sustainabiliMECOP 26 & The Infrastructure BillToday Kelly and Jason will be reviewing week 1 of COP 26, which is still ongoing in Glasgow, Scotland. Additionally they will talk about the Infrastructure Bill that was recently passed and what is all included in that. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/03/more-than-40-countries-agree-to-phase-out-coal-fired-power https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/02/joe-biden-plan-cut-global-methane-emissions-30-percent https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/01/biden-bolsonaro-and-xi-among-leaders-agreeing-to-end-deforestation-aoe https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/08/cop26-whats-still-to-be-resolved-in-the-week-ahead https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/28/politics/infrastructure-bill-explained/index.html 2021-11-0925 min

sustainabiliMEKelly's Big Announcement!On this week's episode, Jason takes over hosting duties to interview Kelly on her upcoming big life change... Grad School! She is heading to the University of Michigan for a Master of Science in Sustainability. They will discuss what when into the decision making of going after this degree as well as what the program is all about. For more information on this program (SEAS - School for Environment and Sustainability) at the University of Michigan, check this out: https://seas.umich.edu/academics/master-science Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod 2021-06-2114 min

sustainabiliMEEpisode 100 - A Conversation with KellyEpisode 100! It's hard to believe we have put out an episode every week for 100 weeks! On today's episode, the table will be turned and Jason will be the one interviewing Kelly on her sustainability and podcast journey over the past 100 episodes. She will talk about the inspiration behind starting the podcast, lessons she has learned, and how she personally defines "sustainability". Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod 2021-03-1536 min

sustainabiliMENeste - Renewable Diesel FuelToday I will be talking with Theodore Rolfvondenbaumen who is the Communications Manager at Neste. Neste is the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. They are truly creating a circular economy and helping their customers reach their climate goals. Learn more about Neste here: https://www.neste.us/ Neste's Renewable Fuels in Oakland, CA: https://www.neste.us/www.neste.us/about-neste/news-inspiration/articles/fueling-a-city-fleet-using-locally-sourced-waste Sustainable tips for winter prep at home Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod 2020-11-0946 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - OctoberOn today's episode, Jason and I will discuss some of the sustainable stories from the month of October 2020. They include mini wind turbines, white cooling paint, Ikea furniture buyback, right to repair laws, solar panel recycling, seagrass restoration, and Canada's ban on single use plastic. Also, don't forget to compost your Halloween pumpkins! Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: Mini Wind Turbines Solar Panel Recycling Ikea Furniture Buyback Canada's Single Use Plastic Ban Seagrass Restoration Right to Repair 2020-11-0225 min

sustainabiliMEEco-AnxietyToday I will be talking to my good friend Sarah Rollins about the topic of eco-anxiety. Sarah is a clinical social worker and has her own business called Embodied Wellness so she is a great person to help explain eco-anxiety and provide some good tips on how to deal with it. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Embodied Wellness: https://www.embodiedwellnesstherapy.com/ Follow Embodied Wellness on social media @embodiedwellnesstherapy 2020-10-2618 min

sustainabiliMECirculab: Design a Circular EconomyToday I will be chatting with Maureen Stroud who is the founder and managing partner of Shinka Sustainability Consultants. She is also a consultant for Circulab which is all about building a circular economy and that’s what we are going to talk about today. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/circular-economy-circulab-tools-maureen-stroud/ https://circulab.com/home/ https://www.shinkasustainability.com/ https://www.rareform.com/ 2020-10-1925 min

sustainabiliMESportsArt FitnessToday I will be talking with Ruben Mejia, Executive Vice President at SportsArt Fitness. SportsArt is a company that not only specializes in fitness equipment, but they also have a true passion for sustainability. I first heard about them through their Eco-Powr line equipment which allows users to produce power when they work out. Follow us on social media @sustainbiliME.pod SportsArt: https://www.gosportsart.com/ GuppyFriend Washing Bag: https://us.guppyfriend.com/2020-10-1226 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - SeptemberOn today’s episode, Jason and I will discuss some of the sustainable stories from the month of September 2020. We will talk about California and their zero emissions cars, Amazon’s planet friendly products, Maryland banning foam takeout boxes, Unilever getting rid of fossil fuels in their cleaning products, carbon negative cutlery and straws, and an update on the bee population. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/23/business/amazon-climate-friendly-products/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/23/cars/california-zero-emissions-passenger-vehicles/index.html https://www.unile...2020-10-0530 min

sustainabiliMEUrban Rivers & The Wild MileToday I will be chatting with Nick Wesley from Urban Rivers in Chicago to discuss their work with the Wild Mile within the Chicago River. The Wild Mile is the first ever mile-long floating eco-park in the world and there’s a ton of amazing work being done to create an environment for habitat, recreation, and education. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Urban River: https://www.urbanriv.org/ Wild Mile: https://www.wildmilechicago.org/2020-09-2826 min

sustainabiliMEValley City Electronic RecyclingToday I will be talking with Jonathan Neracher who is the Special Projects Coordinator of Valley City Electronic Recycling located outside of Grand Rapids, MI. We will discuss the importance of recycling old electronics such as computers, TVs, ipods and much more. Valley City does so much for the environment and also their community. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Valley City Electronic Recycling: http://www.valleycityer.com/2020-09-2126 min

sustainabiliMECurbside Recycling 101On today’s episode, I will be providing some useful information on what is and is not acceptable for curbside recycling. Recycling seems like a basic concept but it can be very confusing since it varies from place to place. We will cover everything from plastic, to paper, to metal, to cardboard and more! Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod EGLE Recycling Raccoons: https://recyclingraccoons.org/ Michigan Recycling Directory: https://recyclesearch.com/profile/michigan-directory How2Recycle: https://how2recycle.info/ TerraCycle: https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/...2020-09-1414 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - AugustOn today's episode, Jason and I will discuss some of the sustainable stories from the month of August 2020. In particular, we will talk about Fat Tire beer becoming carbon neutral, Australia turning beer into energy, Earthly Labs making carbon capture a reality for small breweries, the usefulness of seabird poop, Greenpee's technology in Amsterdam, and finally an update with NuScale. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.thrillist.com/fat-tire-carbon-neutral-new-belgium-beer https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/beer-unsold-during-australias-lockdown-provides-renewable-energy/ https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/21/business/breweries-produce-capture-co2/index.html 2020-09-0724 min

sustainabiliMESafe & Sustainable Water for Haiti - GVSUToday I will be talking with Dr. Peter Wampler, a professor of Geology at Grand Valley State University. Last week we talked about the Making Waves Initiative that he is involved with at GVSU. This week we will talk about Safe and Sustainable Water for Haiti which is another program that he is involved with at Grand Valley. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Safe & Sustainable Drinking Water for Haiti: https://www.gvsu.edu/haitiwater/ GVSU Haiti Study Abroad: https://www.gvsu.edu/haitistudyabroad/ WaterSense Showerheads: https://www.e...2020-08-3119 min

sustainabiliMEMaking Waves - GVSUToday I will be talking with Dr. Peter Wampler, a professor of Geology at Grand Valley State University. He is involved with many cool projects related to water but today we will focus on this amazing initiative that Grand Valley has kicked off called Making Waves. With the close proximity of the Grand River and Lake Michigan, it’s no wonder why water is so important to this University and the surrounding community. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Making Waves: https://www.gvsu.edu/makingwaves/ Tip of the week: Fau...2020-08-2418 min

sustainabiliMEMSU Recycling Center & Surplus StoreToday I will be talking with Dave Smith from the Michigan State University Recycling Center and Surplus Store. We will discuss various things including the actual process of recycling once materials reach the recycling facility, some of the various recycling trends that the center has recorded over the years, and how the surplus store is giving a second life to various items. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod MSU Surplus Store & Recycling: https://msusurplusstore.com/ How2Recycle: https://how2recycle.info/2020-08-1725 min

sustainabiliMEBiden-Sanders Unity Task Force Recommendations OverviewOn today’s episode, Jason Schneemann will provide a high level overview of the Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force Recommendations. This involves policy recommendations on the climate crisis, criminal justice, the economy, education, health care, and immigration. Former Vice President Joe Biden recently released these recommendations so we did our best to not get too political and to simply provide an overview. Feel free to check out these recommendations for yourself in the sources listed below. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://joebiden.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/UNITY-TASK-FORCE-RECOMMENDATIONS.pdf https://www.pol...2020-08-1043 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - JulyOn today's episode, I will discuss some of the sustainable stories from the month of July 2020. In particular, I will talk about Sydney Australia being powered by 100% renewable energy, Vermont banning food waste, Pakistan meeting the UN SGD #13 a decade early, and Costa Rica reversing deforestation. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Resources: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/sydney-now-powered-by-100-percent-renewable-energy/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/vermont-becomes-first-state-to-ban-food/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/pakistan-meets-un-climate-goals-10-years-early/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/costa-rica-slows-stops-and-reverses-deforestation/ Patch Strips: https://us.patchstrips.com/2020-08-0311 min

sustainabiliMEHumanscale - Sustainable, Ergonomic Office FurnitureToday I will be talking with Jane Abernethy who is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale which is a company dedicated to designing sustainable ergonomic seating and tools for a comfortable workplace. I never knew that office furniture or even home furniture could have such a large impact on not only the environment but also the health and wellness the people using those products. Check out Humanscale: https://www.humanscale.com/ Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sustainable Furnishings Council: https://www.sustainablefurnishings.org/2020-07-2722 min

sustainabiliMEShort's Brewing CompanyToday I will be talking with Tyler Glaze from Short’s Brewery located in Bellaire, Michigan. We will learn many things such as how they are minimizing waste to landfills, saving on energy, and the reasoning behind installing a wastewater pretreatment plant at their production facility in Elk Rapids, Michgian. Cheers! Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Check out Short's Brewing Company: https://www.shortsbrewing.com/ Check out Pela Case: https://pelacase.com/2020-07-2022 min

sustainabiliMEMaven Way StyleToday I will be talking with my good friend Emily Graham who is the founder of Maven Way Style which is an online boutique that offers sustainable clothing. Maven Way is all about lessening the impact of the apparel industry on the environment while empowering women at the same time. Maven Way Style: https://mavenwaystyle.com/ Follow Maven Way on social media @mavenwaystyle Follow us on social media @sustainabilime.pod 2020-07-1329 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - JuneOn today's episode, Jason and I will discuss some really interesting sustainable stories from the month of June. We will talk about the new Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Unilever working towards biodegradable products, Lyft transitioning to 100% EVs, and Plastic Free July. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod References: Climate Pledge Arena: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29364848/amazon-backing-seattle-arena-climate-initiative Unilever: https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/06/15/unilever-aims-for-100-biodegradable-products-zero.aspx https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-14/unilever-to-cut-emissions-to-zero-by-2039-adopt-carbon-labeling https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/17/21284528/logitech-carbon-impact-labels-products-packaging...2020-07-0623 min

sustainabiliMEUN Sustainable Development Goals #13-17On today’s episode, I will talk with Jason Schneemann about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals #13-17 which are: climate action, life below water, life on land, peace justice and strong institutions, and partnerships for the goals. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod UN SDGs: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ Leaf Shave Razor: https://leafshave.com/2020-06-2927 min

sustainabiliMEUN Sustainable Development Goals #7-12On today’s episode, my good friend Alex Halbleib will join me in discussing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals #7-12 which are: Affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation, and infrastructure, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, and responsible consumption and production. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod UN SDGs: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ Washington Post Op-Ed by Dr. Ayana Johnson: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/06/03/im-black-climate-scientist-racism-derails-our-efforts-save-planet/2020-06-2233 min

sustainabiliMEUN Sustainable Development Goals #1-6On today’s episode, my friend Erin Winger will join me to discuss the first 6 Sustainable Development Goals from the United Nations. According to the UN, “the Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.” The first 6 goals are: no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equ...2020-06-1526 min

sustainabiliMESustainable InvestingToday I will be joined with Natalia Fuentes who will teach us all about the basic concepts of sustainable investing. She currently works for Sustainalytics and is very knowledgeable about sustainable investing and the ESG factors that go into them. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod 2020-06-0822 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - MayHappy June Everyone! There were a ton of positive sustainable stories in the month of May, so I will be joined by Jason Schneemann to talk about them all with you. We will be talking about Gucci changing their “worn-out rituals”, Renewable Energy, the world’s largest green hydrogen plant, an electric plane, and plant based bottles. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Resources: Gucci: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/gucci-fashion-calendar/index.html Renewable Energy: https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=4...2020-06-0127 min

sustainabiliMELife Cycle Assessments 101Today I’ll be talking with Jason Schneemann about Life Cycle Assessments also known as LCAs. I figured this would be a great topic to cover especially since it has come up a few times in previous episodes. Jason has been very involved with LCAs recently so he is a great person to help us better understand them. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Dishwasher Study by Whirlpool and The University of Michigan: https://news.umich.edu/fighting-climate-change-at-the-sink-a-guide-to-greener-dishwashing/ Chom Chom Roller: https://www.pethairgone.com/2020-05-2516 min

sustainabiliMERecycling Raccoons - EGLEToday I will be talking with Jill Greenberg from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (also known as EGLE) about their campaign called the Recycling Raccoons. The entire goal of the campaign is to help Michiganders learn how to recycle properly which will help improve the quality and quantity of the recycling in Michigan. You don't have to be from Michigan to pick up some good recycling tips! Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod and share this episode with your friends and family! Drop a rating/review below! Recycling...2020-05-1826 min

sustainabiliMESurfrider FoundationToday I will be speaking with Bill Hickman who is the Southern California Regional Manager of Surfrider Foundation. Surfrider is a non-profit environmental organization that works to protect and preserve the ocean, waves, and beaches. They have multiple chapters all over who are involved with various projects. Follow them @surfrider. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod and feel free to rate us and leave a comment below! Resources: https://www.surfrider.org/ https://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/your-guide-to-reef-friendly-sunscreens https://tropicsport.com/ Check out our latest...2020-05-1118 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - AprilToday is the first Monday of May which means it’s time to recap some sustainable stories from April. I will be joined by Jason Schneemann and we will be covering the Arctic Ozone Hole, the Supreme Court case involving Surfrider and the County of Maui, an update on the residential solar industry in Michigan, and finally, a positive story from Florida involving coral reproduction. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Resources: Ozone Hole: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00904-w Supreme Court Case: https://www.surfrider.org/co...2020-05-0423 min

sustainabiliMEMSU Sustainable PackagingToday I will be talking to Dr. Rafael Auras who is a professor for the School of Packaging at Michigan State University. We will learn how MSU is teaching sustainable packaging and how the packaging industry as a whole is working towards becoming more sustainable. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod MSU Packaging: https://www.canr.msu.edu/packaging/2020-04-2715 min

sustainabiliMEEarth Day - 50th AnniversaryThis week is a huge deal because it is the 1 year anniversary of this podcast as well as the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! To celebrate both, I’m going to have my guest from Episode 1 (of course, Jason Schneemann) join me in talking about the history of Earth Day and how it got its start. I will also have a few friends join me to talk about their sustainability journey over this past year. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Tell your friends and family about this podcast! Also feel free to give us...2020-04-2031 min

sustainabiliMEGreat Lakes High Water Levels - EGLEToday I will be talking with Jerrod Sanders from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy also known as EGLE. We will be discussing the high water levels currently seen across the Great Lakes Region and how they are impacting the entire state of Michigan. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Rate our podcast on your app & comment below! This helps others find us! High Water Level Information from EGLE: https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0,9429,7-135-3313_3677_3702-511151--,00.html How to make croutons from bread: https://morningchores...2020-04-1331 min

sustainabiliMESmall Town Sustainability - St. JosephToday I’ll be talking with Laura Goos who is Mayor Pro-Tem of St. Joseph, Michigan. I’ve always been curious about how some small cities and towns are focusing on sustainability so that’s exactly what we are going to talk about today with the focus being on St. Joseph. For those of you who don’t know, St. Joseph is located in Southwest Michigan along the shores of Lake Michigan. It is about 90 miles from Chicago and has a population of about 8300 people. St. Joseph is known for its beaches, sand dunes, orchards, and vineyards making it a very i...2020-04-0636 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - MarchEpisode 50!!! On today’s episode, I will be covering positive stories from the month of March related to environmental sustainability with Jason Schneemann and our friends Ben Lubbers and Sara Kotanko. We will talk about Starbucks and their recyclable/compostable cups, Colgate’s vegan toothpaste in a recyclable tube, how COVID-19 is impacting the environment, and how a bidet is an eco-friendly alternative to toilet paper. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Please give us a good rating and a comment on your podcast listening app. This helps others find this podcast! Reso...2020-03-3029 min

sustainabiliMEReusable Cloth Baby DiapersToday I will be talking with one of my good friends Lena D’Agostino about reusable cloth baby diapers. She currently has two kids and for her first kid she used disposable diapers. For her second kid, she decided to try cloth diapers so I think she is a perfect person to give me a solid comparison between cloth and disposable diapers. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod 2020-03-2327 min

sustainabiliMECitizens' Climate LobbyToday I will be talking with Nan Lundeen who is a member of the media team for the St. Joseph, MI chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL). CCL is a non-profit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy group focused on national policies to address climate change. One of the big things that CCL supports is the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. Learn more on their website: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/ Follow us @sustainabiliME.pod Tip of the week: silicone stretch lids (brand: Longzon)2020-03-1627 min

sustainabiliMEPink Elephant ProductsToday I’ll be talking with Ellen Lyle who is the owner of Pink Elephant Products which is a shop located in Detroit, MI that offers healthy, sustainable solutions for people and places. There are so many different eco-friendly products at this shop as well as services such as recycling, composting, and refillable home and body care products. Check out their website: https://www.pinkelephantproducts.com/ Follow us @sustainabiliME.pod DIY Cleaning Products: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a24885/make-at-home-cleaners/2020-03-0920 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - FebruaryNow that February has come and gone, let's highlight some interesting stories related to environmental sustainability. Jason Schneemann will be joining me to discuss the following stories: Jeff Bezos and his $10 billion donation to fighting climate change, a new aircraft study on contrails, the decarbonization efforts of Britain's power sector, Apple driving towards their sustainability goals, and various stories in fashion. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod References: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/airplane-contrails-climate-change-science-study/index.html https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/news/britains-power-system-is-decarbonising-faster-than-anywhere-in-the-world-report-finds/ar-BB1048hw?li=BBoPWjQ 2020-03-0220 min

sustainabiliMEComposting 101Today I will be talking with both Peggy and Tom Brennen from the Green Garage. You may remember Tom from earlier episodes where we talked about the Green Garage and the El Moore located in Detroit, MI. Today however we are all going to talk about composting 101. Composting is a great way to reduce your waste and minimize methane production at landfills. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Check out the Green Garage here: https://greengaragedetroit.com/ Check out the El Moore: https://elmoore.com/ Unni Bags: https://www.unni...2020-02-2436 min

sustainabiliMEDetroit ZooOn today’s episode, I will be talking with Rachel Handbury who is the Manager of Sustainability for the Detroit Zoological Society which is a non-profit that operates the Detroit Zoo and the Belle Isle Nature Zoo. In this episode, we are going to focus more on the Detroit Zoo because they do so much related to environmental sustainability. They are truly helping create a healthier environment for the animals, their visitors, as well as the planet. Plan your next trip to the Detroit Zoo and learn more about their environmental sustainability here: https://detroitzoo.org/about/gr...2020-02-1742 min

sustainabiliMEPlanted Detroit - Vertical Hydroponic FarmToday I will be talking with Megan Burritt from Planted Detroit located on the East Side of Detroit, Michigan. Planted Detroit is a vertical hydroponic indoor farm that grows clean, fresh, sustainable produce while working to solve problems for the future of farming. Check out Planted Detroit here: https://planteddetroit.com/ Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod 2020-02-1020 min

sustainabiliMESustainable Stories - January RoundupIn today's episode, Jason Schneemann and I will highlight positive stories related to sustainability and the environment. In particular, we will discuss Diego the tortoise, Black Rock Financial, the 2020 Olympics, Microsoft, and the aluminum cups of the Super Bowl. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Resources: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/12/world/americas/diego-tortoise-sex-drive.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/blackrock-puts-climate-change-first-in-its-its-investment-strategy/ https://www.blackrock.com/us/individual/about-us/about-blackrock https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/01/tokyo-2020-olympic-games-sustainable/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+inside-the-world-economic-forum+%28...2020-02-0326 min

Ken McElroy ShowThe 4 "P's" of Marketing with Kelly JohnsonJoin Ken as he talks marketing with Kelly Johnson. Kelly is the Vice President of Marketing for MC Companies, the property management company that oversees Ken's real estate investments. Ken and Kelly talk about the 4 P's of marketing and cover the various components for success with your marketing programs.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2020-01-2942 min

sustainabiliMEmountainFLOW eco-waxOn today's episode, I will be talking with Peter Arlein who is the founder and CEO of mountainFLOW eco-wax in Colorado. This wax is an eco-friendly plant based wax for skies and snowboards. Check out their website: https://www.mountainflowecowax.com/ Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod 2020-01-2716 min

sustainabiliMEElectric VehiclesOn today’s episode, I will be talking about electric vehicles (EV’s) with my uncle John McElroy. You may recognize him from his own TV and radio show, Autoline, where he discusses various topics within the auto industry. EV’s have been a hot topic in the auto industry so listen to learn more! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod Follow Autoline @autolinenetwork Autoline Website: http://www.autoline.tv/ 9 Ways to Make Your Car More Eco-Friendly - by: Popular Mechanics: https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a24329/how-to-make-your-car-more-eco-friendly/2020-01-2028 min

sustainabiliMEAustralian FiresToday I will be chatting with my friend Page Temkin about the current bushfires in Australia. Page is currently living in Australia so she is able to provide more information about what she is experiencing and seeing in the news. Please take some time to make a donation towards fighting the Australian fires and helping the animals that have been impacted by them. Australian Red Cross: https://fundraise.redcross.org.au/drr NSW Rural Fire Service: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/support-your-local-brigade Australian Wildlife Conservancy: https://www.australianwildlife.org/support-us/donate/2020-01-1331 min

sustainabiliMEBees in the DOn today’s episode, I will be talking with Brian Peterson-Roest about his non-profit called Bees in the D located in Detroit, Michigan. His group is all about educating people on the importance of honey bees to the environment. Check out this episode to see what the buzz is all about! Bees in the D website: https://beesinthed.com/ Follow Bees in the D on social media @beesinthed Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod ColorCycle by Crayola website: https://www.crayola.com/colorcycle.aspx 2020-01-0626 min

Divine Flow071 | Setting the Mood for Your Business with Kelly McElroyKelly McElroy helps people with a passion showcase and market their talent as a brand designer at Star Castle Studio. Here's how she found her cosmic calling. In this episode, I'm chatting with Kelly McElroy, a Taurus based in Florida, who has taken her experience working as a professional designer for the last 10 years for major brands such as Disney Parks, Zumiez, and Pac Sun, and created her own dream career helping fellow creatives brand their businesses online. We chat about the importance of creating a mood board for your brand in order to set the mood for what...2020-01-0338 min

sustainabiliME2019: Year in ReviewHappy New Year! Today Jason and I will discuss positive stories related to sustainability and the environment that happened in 2019. We will also review some of the sustainable actions that we incorporated over 2019. For more information on the stories we discussed, check out the links below in our reference section. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod References: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/canadian-drone-project-to-plant-1-billion-trees/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2019/dec/25/2020-set-to-be-year-of-the-electric-car-say-industry-analysts https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientist-makes-plastic-out-of-cactus-leaves/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/german-steelmakers-power-furnace-using-only-hydrogen/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org...2019-12-3028 min

sustainabiliMESanta's ReindeerHappy Holidays! In today’s episode, we will be discussing if Santa’s reindeer are really his best option for traveling around the world in 24 hours. Thank you to Green Car Reports for this amazing information that can be found here: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1071031_santa-swaps-low-mpg-reindeer-for-ecoboost-thanks-to-ford Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod 2019-12-2305 min

sustainabiliMETips for the HolidaysHappy Holidays! On today’s episode, Jason Schneemann and I will discuss some eco-friendly tips for the holidays. In particular we will talk about real vs. artificial Christmas trees, incandescent vs. LED holiday lights, and best practices for wrapping paper. We will also close with some sustainable gift ideas. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabilime.pod References: https://earth911.com/home-garden/holiday-tip-dont-recycle-gift-wrap/ https://www.carbontrust.com/news/2013/01/christmas-tree-disposal-advice/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-trees/plant-your-christmas-tree.htm https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-many-christmas-trees-do-we-chop-down-each-year-11575032401 https://lbre.stanford.edu/pssistanford-recycling/frequently-asked-questions/frequently-asked-questions-holiday-waste-prevention https://www.th...2019-12-1626 min

sustainabiliMESecondhand ClothingToday I will be talking with Emily Schneemann about sustainable fashion. She will discuss how she got into thrift-shopping secondhand clothing and how she decided to create her etsy shop called The Vintage Cycle. Check out her shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thevintagecycl Follow her on Instagram @thevintage_cycle Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod References: https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/textiles-material-specific-data 2019-12-0915 min

sustainabiliMEBrewery VivantToday I will be talking to Kris Spaulding who is the President of Brewery Vivant located in Grand Rapids, MI. Brewery Vivant is one of the top sustainable breweries in the US that is focused on the triple bottom line – people, planet, and prosperity. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod Brewery Vivant: https://www.breweryvivant.com/sustainability/ Info on Aluminum Cans: https://www.aluminum.org/aluminum-can-advantage 2019-12-0219 min

sustainabiliMETryall Club - JamaicaToday's podcast took place at Tryall Club which is just outside Montego Bay in Jamaica! I spoke with Shaku Ramcharan who is the Environmental Conservation Manager at Tryall Club. She talked to me about many aspects of their sustainability program including their Green Globe certification, how they minimize their use of water, energy, and waste at the resort as well as how they incorporate social sustainability into their operation. Check out sustainability at Tryall Club here: https://tryallclub.com/the-club/sustainability/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod 2019-11-2529 min

sustainabiliMETeaching Climate in the ClassroomToday I’ll be talking with Dan Schuchardt who is a middle school science teacher in Southwest Michigan. We will discuss how he goes about teaching the topics of climate and sustainability in his classroom. Check out this site for the Next Generation Science Standards that Dan discusses in this episode: https://www.nextgenscience.org/sites/default/files/MS-ESS3%2004.09.14.pdf Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod 2019-11-1820 min

sustainabiliMEThree ThingsIn this episode, I will be talking about three topics that were recently in the news that I thought were worth talking about. The first topic will be on the currently climate related court case with Exxon Mobil in New York. The second topic will be on the terrible air pollution currently going on in India. The final topic will be on the recent update by The Ocean Cleanup. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod Links to websites and articles used for today's episode: https://www.npr.org/2019/10/22/772241282/exxon-is-on-trial-accused-of-misleading-investors-about-risks-of-climate-change 2019-11-1112 min

sustainabiliMEReNEWW HouseToday I’ll be talking with Jason Schneemann about one of his projects at Whirlpool. He is currently working in their Sustainability department overseeing a project called the ReNEWW House which is a retrofitted house near Purdue University's campus which aims to be net-zero energy, water, and waste. It is both a research laboratory and a sustainable living showcase. Check out the ReNEWW House website: https://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/reneww-house/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod 2019-11-0426 min

sustainabiliMENuScale PowerOn today’s episode, I will be speaking with Lenka Kollar who is the Director of Strategy and External Relations at NuScale Power. She will be discussing the innovative technology of small modular reactors which NuScale specializes in. I believe that this technology will be the future of nuclear power which is an important carbon free source of energy! Learn more about NuScale at their website: https://www.nuscalepower.com/about-us Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod 2019-10-2820 min

sustainabiliMEAbout "The Ocean Cleanup"On today's episode, my friend Paula Lobaccaro and I will be discussing The Ocean Cleanup which is an organization that is developing technology to clean up trash from the oceans. They recently announced that they are officially capturing and retaining ocean plastics! Listen now to learn more! Follow The Ocean Cleanup on Facebook and Instagram and feel free to check out their website: https://theoceancleanup.com/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod 2019-10-2127 min

sustainabiliMEThe Problem with Food WasteToday I will be talking with Angie Renfro about the problem with Food Waste. She will tell us why it’s a problem and why she decided to design an app to help others minimize their food waste. Be sure to follow her app @the_more_app Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod 2019-10-1417 min

sustainabiliMEMonarch ButterfliesToday I will be talking with Barb Raudonis about monarch butterflies. These critters are not just beautiful to see out in nature, but they are also very important pollinators. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod 2019-10-0732 min

sustainabiliMENuclear Power Part 2On today’s episode, Katelin Kohn and I will be talking with Shane Lies, the Site Vice President of DC Cook Nuclear Power Plant. We will discuss how he got into nuclear power, what his visits to Fukushima were like, as well as the various ways nuclear power benefits the neighboring communities and the environment. This is part 2 of our nuclear power series so be sure to also check out part 1.2019-09-3030 min

sustainabiliMENuclear Power Part 1On today’s episode, Katelin Kohn and I will be explaining the basics of nuclear power as well as answering some questions from friends and fellow listeners about nuclear power. This is part 1 of our nuclear power series and part 2 will air next week.2019-09-2352 min

sustainabiliMEPeak PowerToday I’ll be talking with my friend Dana DeRosier about utilizing peak power. She currently works at Hemlock Semiconductor in Hemlock MI, so she will be telling us a bit about how they utilize Peak Power. This is also a concept that can be used in your own home, so she will also discuss how she utilizes peak power in her home.2019-09-1611 min

sustainabiliMEClimate Town Hall ReviewLast week, CNN hosted the first ever town hall focused entirely on the Climate Crisis with 10 of the democratic presidential candidates. Each of them was given 40 minutes to answer questions about their climate plans. For this town hall, I had 8 friends watch 1-2 candidates and provide their opinions on what they liked, didn’t like, and what was confusing. The whole focus was only on what was said during this town hall.2019-09-091h 09

sustainabiliMESustainable TP & Menstrual CupsToday I will be talking with my friend Erin Winger about some sanitary products including toilet paper and menstrual cups. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod 2019-09-0219 min

sustainabiliMEThree Things - PlasticsIn this episode, I will be sharing three topics related to plastics: Pepsi and Coke, leaving the plastics lobby, Holiday Inn ditching plastic soap bottles, and Fionn Ferreira cleaning up microplastics. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod 2019-08-2608 min

sustainabiliMEDistributed Energy GenerationToday I’ll be talking with my good friend Alex Halbleib about how the energy infrastructure will have to change as distributed energy generation becomes more common.2019-08-1921 min

sustainabiliMEMI Materials MarketplaceToday I will be talking with Dana Cooper and Daniel Kietzer about the Michigan Materials Marketplace. It's an online marketplace for businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs to sign up and see what other organization's hard to recycle waste is and see if they can take if for their own raw material. It has created a circular economy in MI and has helped keep trash out of landfills. Check out their website: https://michigan.materialsmarketplace.org/2019-08-1220 min

EmpowHERed with Alli Elmunzer33. Creating a Standout Brand with Kelly McElroy I'm Kelly, the dreamer behind Star Castle Studio! I'm an artist that specializes in creating brands, custom illustration and visual magic for artful entrepreneurs and makers. I'm a fine artist first, and because of that I emphasize infusing true vision and art into the branding process. I've been designing professionally for almost 10 years and have had my work sold by big name brands including Disney Parks, Zumiez, Pac Sun and more! Now, running my own design studio, I use my experience and Adobe wizardry to help passionate creatives build an online presence and find success doing what they love!2019-08-1240 min

sustainabiliMEEDF Climate CorpsToday I will be talking with Tim Zhang about his work with the EDF Climate Corps which is a fellowship program that brings top talent, resources, and expertise with industries to help meet their sustainability and energy goals. Check out their website http://edfclimatecorps.org/2019-08-0514 min

sustainabiliMEThe LiveryBEER! Yes, this episode is about a brewery called The Livery located in Downtown Benton Harbor, MI. Kelly will be talking with Kitchen Manager, Becky Wehmer, about the sustainable practices implemented at The Livery. Cheers!2019-04-2919 min

Burnout-Proof Your Biz Podcast043 - Creating Brand Visuals That Inspire with Kelly McElroyOften we think branding is just our logo - but it’s so much more than that! Your visuals are just as important as your words when it comes to attracting your ideal client. Today Kelly McElroy is joining me to share how you can use your visuals to create a brand that inspires both you and your audience, internal and external clues you’re ready to work with a brand expert, how to find the right designer when you are ready, and what files you should make sure to get from your designer at the end of the project. If you a...2019-01-291h 01