Shows
The Green Collar Pod16 - Ingrid StevensNorwegian economist Ingrid Eileen Stevens joins us to share her journey from oil & gas to sustainable waste and water management, exploring biogas, circular economy innovations, and how Norway balances oil wealth with climate leadership.Connect with Ingrid on LinkedIn and learn more about IVAR. Resources: In Good Company - podcastMinistry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson - bookVenomous Lumpsucker by Ned Beauman - bookRead up about how folks set a max price on electricity by looking at a recent case study from the PJM capacity market.
2025-09-0130 min
The Green Collar Pod15 - Scott Tew Featuring Scott Tew, founder of Trane Technologies’ Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, we talk about growing up on a small farm, translating science into action, embedding sustainability into business strategy, and leading the company’s bold Gigaton Challenge. Connect with Scott on LinkedIn. Learn more about Trane Technologies.Resources:Books:Make Work Matter: How to Create Positive Change in Your Company and Meaning in Your Career by Nancy McGawNet Positive by Paul PolmanNavigating Sustainable Growth: A Roadmap for Boards and Corporate Leader...
2025-08-1538 min
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 text
2025-08-0134 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 text
2025-07-1527 min
The Green Collar Pod12 - Bob KeefeFeaturing Bob Keefe, the Executive Director of E2! We talk the economic impact of IRA, depoliticizing climate action, and advice to future sustainability leaders!Connect with Bob on LinkedIn. Resources:BooksClean Economy Now: Stories from the Frontlines of an American Business Revolution by Bob KeefeClimatenomics: Washington, Wall Street, and the Economic Battle to Save our Planet by Bob KeefeFreeing Energy: How Innovators Are Using Local-scale Solar and Batteries to Disrupt the Global Energy Industry from the Outside In by Bill NusseyC...
2025-07-0129 min
The Green Collar Pod11 - Sarah FischerSarah Fisher from ICF joins us to talk EV charging, fleet electrification, and making clean transportation more accessible. From career advice to range anxiety myths, this episode is packed with real talk and practical insights.Resources: Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC)EV News Daily - podcastVolts - podcast and newsletterGreen Tech MediaEV owners group/local meetups City and state government programs around EVsFacts checked: DC's Circulator bus is indeed electric! But sadly for public transit lovers, this service was discontinued at the end of 2024. Send us a text
2025-06-1531 min
The Green Collar Pod09 - Natalie PereiraThere's so much buzz around Episode 9 of Green Collar! We have a fun conversation with Natalie here about the importance of pollinators, recognition days like Bee Day and No Mow May, and even get some insight on how Natalie BEE-came an expert in her field! (Hint: it might be from watching a classic movie about bees). Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn. Resources:The Bee Movie - available on Apple TV, YouTube TV, Google Play, and Amazon VideoNational Bee DayNo Mow MaySend us a text
2025-05-1529 min
The Green Collar Pod08 - Kiran MohanrajFeaturing Dr. Kiran Mohanraj, a serendipitous sustainability pal made by chance on a flight.He is a pavement engineer who breaks down myths about zero-emission vehicles, pavement-vehicle interaction, and what true sustainability really means—plus drops some solid dad jokes along the way. Connect with Kiran on LinkedIn.Terms mentioned:Heat Island EffectResources:Energy and Civilization: A History by Vaclav SmilAPLCA and the LCA Certified ProfessionalSend us a text
2025-05-0128 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 text
2025-04-1527 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 text
2025-03-1530 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 text
2025-03-0122 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 text
2025-02-1522 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 text
2025-02-0137 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 text
2025-01-1532 min