Question: where is the first LEED Green Bowling Alley in the world located? The Answer: The Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Peter Shapiro, who owns the Brooklyn Bowl and the renovated Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, and I discuss green buildings and what he does daily to raise awareness about the environment. We delve into the history of the previous club he owned, The Wetlands, as it was a space not only dedicated to great music, but it also acted as a meeting spot for organizations and groups that helped forge the environmental movement. Peter is cool and is a confirmed “greeniac”. He also is the co-publisher of the music magazine Relix. For more information visit www.brooklynbowl.com.
Category: Energy
#1322: Scott Seydel, Global Green
Scott Seydel is the Chairperson of Global Green, an organization that advocates for smart solutions to global warming. We discuss waste stream diversion, and what companies are participating to help reduce and recycle waste. Global Green is an affiliate of Green Cross International, an organization that works to foster a global value shift to a sustainable and secure future. Scott is a leader in building communities affected by natural disasters, as he moves to green affordable housing via use of alternative energy and building materials that are less toxic. He is a true environmental ambassador. For more info go to www.globalgreen.org
#1317: Bonnie Rogers, Founder of Radiant Health for Life
Bonnie Rogers is a Clinical Herbalist, Wellness coach and educator. We talk about holistic remedies, and what plants and herbs are best for certain ailments. We are all stressed out and have problems sleeping. Find out how to de-stress, sleep better and eliminate harmful chemicals from your body. You can reach out to Bonnie at [email protected]
#1242: Green Mountain Energy
Doug Semmes, Director of the New York Market of Green Mountain Energy, is a green power pioneer who is moving to change the way power is distributed.Green Mountain Energy is the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer. Become a green energy consumer and reduce your carbon footprint. Listen in and find out how. It’s good to be green.
#1237: Eco Brooklyn
Guerrilla Green Building, Passive Heating and Cooling, Zero Waste and Zero Energy are all discussed with my guest Gennaro Brooks-Church, Director of Eco Brooklyn.It’s cool to build green. Get more info at www.ecobrooklyn.com
#1234: JK Canepa of New York Climate Action Group
JK Canepa, co-founder of the New York Climate Action group is today’s guest. JK and I chat amongst the willow leaves in a beautiful tree house, located at the Community Garden on 5th Street in the East Village. We talk about Deep Ecology, hydrofracking and how we can stop the city from using tropical wood from the rain forest on many NYC projects. Like proper naturalists, we also talk to the squirrels and spot a bunny rabbit. Tune in and be one with nature.
#1231: Sustainable CUNY: Let the Sun Shine
Find out your solar potential by knowing how much sun shines on your roof. My guest this week is Tria Case, University Director of Sustainability at CUNY. Tria explains sustainability efforts at the City University of New York and tells you how you can use the NYC Solar Map to calculate costs, and learn about available incentives and payback for investing in solar energy. Listen in and let the sun shine!
#1231: Sustainable CUNY: Let the Sun Shine
#1229: All Things Sane: From Gas Pipelines to Boiler Conversions to Radon
Look out for a gas pipeline coming to a neighborhood near you, brought to you by Spectra Energy. It will run through Brooklyn in the areas of Kings Plaza, Flatbush Avenue and Floyd Bennett Field. Does gas really heat best? It may seem like a cheap, clean alternative to oil, but don’t be fooled by corporate propaganda. Get the lowdown on the status of the Spectra Pipeline from Clare Donohue, founder of the Sane Energy Project.
#1229: All Things Sane: From Gas Pipelines to Boiler Conversions to Radon
#1222: David Braun of United for Action
Features David Braun, President and Co-Founder of United For Actionand the National Grassroots Coalition
#1217: Marilyn Elie of Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition
Features Marilyn Elie, co-founder of the Westchester Citizens Awareness Network and an original member of the Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition.
#1215: Eco-Engineer Rand Weeks
Features Rand Weeks of Alternative Energy Design Associates, an eco-engineer who creates eco-power systems and helps to restore ecological systems especially as they apply to reef renewal. Oysters included.
#1102: John C. Pfeiffer of Kinetik Energy Solutions
Features John C. Pfeiffer, President of Kinetik Energy Solutions. He discusses the role of home energy assessments.