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The Green Collar Pod14 - Stacy SavageFeaturing Stacy Savage, the "Texas Trash Talker," we talk about the journey from slinging margaritas to lobbying for landmark e-waste legislation, starting her own business, and diving deep into circularity. Connect with Stacy on LinkedIn.Stacy's website: Zero Waste StrategiesResources:Books:Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough & Michael BraungartCertifications: TRUE Zero Waste LEED WELL SITESOrganizations:Zero Waste International Alliance Ellen MacArthur FoundationThe Story of Stuff ProjectSend us a text2025-08-0134 min
The Green Collar Pod13 - Debi RednikA conversation with Debi Rednik, Senior Director of Legal and Compliance at Solstice! Connect with Debi on LinkedIn. Terms mentioned: Community solarPPAIndividuals mentioned and resources: Career coach Beth OffenbackerTerraCycle snack & candy wrapper boxSend us a text2025-07-1527 min
The Green Collar Pod10 - Justin Den HerderFeaturing Justin Den Herder, who is not only a structural engineer from TY Lin, but also a professor of Structural Poetics, and a poet! Connect with Justin on LinkedIn. Terms mentioned:Adaptive reuse - "In architecture, adaptive reuse (also called building reuse) refers to the repurposing of an existing structure for new use." Mass timber - "Mass timber is a new category of wood product that can revolutionize how America builds. It is comprised of multiple solid wood panels nailed or glued together, which provide exceptional strength and stability."Cir...2025-06-0141 min
The Green Collar Pod07 - Veni MittalFeaturing Veni Mittal, a dear friend and proud volunteer for Etna Community Organization. We'll talk about how to revitalize vacant parking lots, how to create community centers from scratch, and how to empower yourself and others to make grassroots change. Terms mentioned: Energy burdenResources mentioned:Environmental Welfare Society Rebuilding Together PittsburghBPI Certification ProgramEtna Community Organization Evolve EA's website with EcoDistrictsEcoDistricts (Just Communities) certification Individuals mentioned: Megan TuñónRobert TuñónMary Ellen RamageSend us a text2025-04-1527 min
The Green Collar Pod06 - Fulya KocakFeaturing Fulya Kocak, one of the first ever LEED accredited professionals a sustainability educator, author, and entrepreneur.Join us as we chat about ESG, mentorship, navigating periods where "green jobs" aren't plentiful, and anticipating industry trends.Terms mentioned: Green premiumsResources mentioned:Fulya's LinkedIn Learning Courses - Note: not all courses on the LinkedIn learning platform are available for free. If you are a student, check with your university, many offer access to the full LinkedIn learning catalogue. Professionals, be sure to ask your employer as they also offer this benefit.C...2025-04-0127 min
The Green Collar Pod05 - Gretchen CareyFeaturing Gretchen Carey from Republic ServicesJoin us as we chat about all things community engagement, education, and recycling! Terms mentioned: Right sizing your waste collection/containersResources mentioned:Mass Recycle - podcastMass Recycle - handbookTRUE Waste Advisor - certification via USGBCSend us a text2025-03-1530 min
The Green Collar Pod04 - Christina Cuellar-NelsonFeaturing Christina Cuellar Nelson from CxAlloy. Join us as we chat about all things commissioning, conferences, and smart buildings! Terms mentioned: Base loadIslandingResources mentioned:Kiss the Ground - movieStart with Why by Simon Sinek - book Last Energy's Small Modular Reactors Data Center Dynamics - newsletterUptime Institute - newsletterSend us a text2025-03-0122 min
The Green Collar Pod03 - Sophie Martin Featuring Sophie Martin from Page. Join us as we chat about all things building science, from the LEED rating system to how to design a sustainable building from its inception. Resources mentioned:The Building Science Podcast - podcast Cowspiracy - documentary Seaspiracy - documentary (on Netflix, need subscription)Dark Waters - filmAll We Can Save edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson - book of essays and poetrySend us a text2025-02-1522 min
The Green Collar Pod02 - Alejandra MenchacaFeaturing Alejandra Menchaca from AIRLIT studio. Join us as we chat about mentorship, entrepreneurship, and how to be "sneakily" sustainable in the workplace. Resources mentioned:1. Healthy Buildings by Joe Allen and John D Macomber - bookSend us a text2025-02-0137 min
The Green Collar Pod01 - Betsy BrunnerFeaturing Betsy Brunner from Idaho National Labs. Join us as we chat about environmental activism, the power of volunteering, and how to juggle making systematic change at a large lab while also being an adjunct professor. Resources mentioned: 1. Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer - book2. The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer - book3. Kiss the Ground - movieSend us a text2025-01-1532 min
Energy SenseLearning the Different Approaches to Sustainability: Insights from a Building EngineerYou can connect with guest Kiersten Washle on LinkedIn.You can follow Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn and Bowerbird Energy on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.Follow the Energy Sense Podcast on LinkedIn and subscribe in your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss an episode.Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at info@bowerbirdenergy.com.
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Full of Energy: An AEE Podcast2023 AEE World Wrap-UpOn this episode of Full of Energy, dive into the highlights of the AEE World Energy Conference and Expo, featuring insights from three attendees, Jon Feldman, Kiersten Washle, and Osama…2023-11-1700 min