Category: Environment

Special guest Jared Smith of Laughing Fork Farm, talks about the role that local farmers play in the food system, CSAs and the importance of farm to table meals, as well as knowing your farmer. For more info go to laughingforkfarm.com and courtneygravenese.com. Check out Courtney on FaceBook and instagram @clgwellness. For past shows go to malcolmpresents.com. Tweet us @tmshadesofgreen.

In the movie The Graduate, which was released in 1967, there was a famous line about plastics. The scene was between Benjamin Braddock, the graduate, played by Dustin Hoffman, and Mr. McGuire, played by Walter Brooke. Mr. McGuire said to Benjamin, “I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Benjamin: Yes, Sir.  Mr. McGuire: Are you listening? Benjamin: Yes, I am. Mr. McGuire: PLASTICS. Benjamin: Exactly how do you mean? Mr. McGuire: There’s a great future in plastics. Think about it. Cut to 2021 and plastic has overtaken our environment. Our guest Alexis Goldsmith, National Organizing Director of Beyond Plastics is helping lead the way to reduce plastic use, and tackle the plastic problem.  We discuss the connection between plastics and fracking, plastics and climate change, and the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act. For more info go to beyondplastics.org. For past shows go to HudsonRiverRadio.com and malcolmpresents.com. Find The Many Shades of Green podcast and subscribe on Spotify, Apple, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and more. Tweet us @tmshadesofgreen, and #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

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We talk to our wonderful guest, Jose Tulio Galvez Contreras who is a Program Manager and Solar Researcher at Solar One, where he manages solar energy projects for affordable housing in NYC, and leads research on the impacts of these projects in underserved communities. There are many people in communities that do not have a voice at the table, and live within a stone’s throw of vacant lots used as dumping grounds, or fracked gas wells, or substandard housing near a highway or transportation hub, which spews toxic polluting fumes into the air, causing lung disease and other illnesses. Who represents their interests, and who will stand up for their rights? We need to bring environmental justice to the forefront to help develop new policies on greenhouse gas emissions, as the need for action within communities that are most affected by the changing climate is more important than ever. For more info go to solar1.org. For more shows check out hudsonriverradio.com and malcolmpresents.com. Subscribe to The Many Shades of Green podcast on Spotify, Apple, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and more. Tweet us @tmshadesofgreen. A shout out to The Green Divas! #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

In this episode, Courtney delves into what foods are good to hit proper nutrition goals for teens and young adults, especially as they enter their college years.  We discuss what teens and college kids need most in their diets to stay healthy, active and strong. To get more info, follow Courtney on her Facebook page Courtney on Health, on Instagram @clgwellnes and visit her website courtneygravenese.com. For more shows go to malcolmpresents.com and tweet us @tmshadesofgreen

“We’re faced with a gigantic challenge that we haven’t been prepared for, either in our genetic evolution, or more importantly, in our cultural evolution.” – Paul Ehrlich Biologist Professor of Population Studies, Stanford University and Author of The Population Bomb

There are almost 8 billion people on this third rock from the sun, and the question is, how do we take care of everyone, and at what cost is this growing population having on natural resources, climate, the economy and basic day to day living. Population growth is an important topic, and we need to start thinking more about the issues affecting population. We talk to Dave Gardner, founder of GrowthBusters about the need to keep population in check as growth cannot be infinite. Dave is a filmmaker, writer and producer who directed the documentary GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth, which is coming up on the Tenth Anniversary of its release. He also has a GrowthBusters podcast and works with the organization World Population Balance. For more info go to GrowthBusters.org. For past shows go to hudsonriverradio.com, malcolmpresents.com, tweet us @tmshadesofgreen and subscribe and listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, Spreaker, iHeart Radio and more. Ask Siri or Alexa to play The Many Shades of Green Podcast. Also check out thegreendivas.com #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

We all love family dinners, but we often hear parents tell their kids at the dinner table is “you will eat what I tell you to eat, and finish what’s on your plate!” Should we let our kids choose what they eat, and do they have to clean their plates? Kids should be able to explore different foods and expand their pallet. A variety of food helps them make good nutritional choices, which will lead to a joyful eating experience. While pizza, mac and cheese and hot dogs are staples in many homes, how can we get children to eat healthier foods?  According to the Mayo Clinic, nutrition for kids is based on the same principles as nutrition for adults. Everyone needs the same types of nutrients — such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. Children, however, need different amounts of specific nutrients at different ages. A balanced diet of protein, fruits, veggies, grains and dairy will lead to a healthy diet. In this episode, Courtney takes us through what’s best for your kids to eat to stay fit and strong. Follow Courtney on her FaceBook page Courtney on Health, on Instagram @clgwellness, and courtneygravense.com. Check out more shows on malcolmpresents.com.

Courtney on Health: Smart, Sound Nutrition. Strong, Safe Fitness

Native plants, less lawn, no pesticides and what to do about leaf blowers are on topic list for this episode. Barbara and Victoria give great info on how to treat your land by using natural practices including native planting, growing meadows, not spraying toxic lawn chemicals, which will lead to a more diverse and healthy lawn. We want to see fireflies, birds and other creatures enjoy the land as well as us humans. For more information follow New Castle Healthy Yards on Facebook. For past TMSOG shows go to HudsonRiverRadio.com and malcolmpresents.com. A shout out to thegreendivas.com! Tweet us your thoughts @tmshadesofgreen. Listen to the TMSOG podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Spreaker, iHeart Radio and more. Remember to pick a shade of green and #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

People of faith make up over 80% percent of the world’s population. Our religions teach us to care for the earth and each other; we seek to live by these values. Green Faith is helping to build resilient, caring communities and economies that meet everyone’s needs while protecting the planet. The era of conquest, extraction, and exploitation has given way to cooperation and community. We had a wonderful and informative conversation with our guest Rev. Fletcher Harper, who is the Executive Director of Green Faith, and he is a pioneer of the global religious environmental movement. Reverend Harper helps spearhead the faith-based fossil fuel divestment movement, organizes faith turnouts at major climate mobilizations, and is a co-founder of Shine, an international campaign that supports women and community-led renewable energy access initiatives in Africa and India. He is the author of GreenFaith: Mobilizing God’s People to Protect the Earth. For more information go to greenfaith.org. For more shows go to hudsonriverradio.com, malcolmpresents.com and check out thegreendivas.com. Listen via your favorite podcast apps: Spotify, Apple Music, Spreaker, iHeartRadio and more. #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness Earth Day is Every Day!

On this episode we talk to Amanda Runkle and Jessica Paschkes, two wonderful women with green businesses, which focus on eliminating wasteful products by providing items you can swap with to reduce single use plastics. Amanda formed a company called Me Mother Earth Brand, which has a line of eco-friendly products that simplify our lives and reduce plastic waste— especially with products we use everyday.  Jessica started the Refillery Shop, which is the first Zero Waste Eco-Shop in Northern Westchester, NY.  The goal is to stop single use plastic and raise awareness of the need to take individual action to use less plastic, by refilling household and personal products instead of buying new products in containers that are for single use and are very wasteful. For more information go to memotherearthbrand.com and Refillery.shop. You can check out past shows by visiting hudsonriverradio.com and malcolmpresents.com. You can find The Many Shades of Green podcast on Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Music, Google Play, iHeartradio and more. Tweet us your thought @tmshadesofgreen. Check out thegreendivas.com. Remember to pick a shade of green and #RaiseYour EcoConsciousness

 Gimme some skin, is an appropriate slang phrase for this episode of Courtney on Heath. The topic covered is foods for fabulous skin, and Dr. Dorian Gravenese, who is a board certified dermatologist and a Fellow of the American academy of dermatology, is our special guest. In adults, skin accounts for 16% of total body weight and covers approximately 22 square feet. That’s a lot of skin… So we must eat right, take precautions in the sun, and protect our skin. Dr. Dorian chats with her sister, Courtney, and gives great information about prevention of skin cancer, foods to eat or not to eat to keep skin healthy. It’s a family affair, so tune in. For more information check out the Courtney On Health Facebook page, follow her on Instagram @clgwellness, and her website courtneygravenese.com. To reach out to Dr. Dorian Gravenese google Scarsdale Medical Group. For past shows visit malcolmpresents.com. Tweet us your thoughts @tmshadesofgreen. Courtney on Health: Smart, Sound Nutrition. Strong, Safe Fitness.

In this episode Courtney focuses on exercises that help maintain upper body strength. There are many benefits of exercise. In as quickly as 5 minutes into physical activity, individuals can notice enhancement in their mood, as exercise can help release stress and increase relaxation. It is an energy booster, and it helps improve health, as it decreases blood pressure and heart rate, controls weight, strengthens muscles and enhances immunity. It also helps you get more restful sleep. Courtney explains why is it so important to maintain your upper body muscles, and she demonstrates exercises that help build up your biceps, triceps and more. For additional info, follow Courtney on Health on Facebook, Instagram @clgwellness, and her website courtneygravenese.com. Go to malcolmpresents.com for more shows. Tweet us @tmshadesofgreen.com