Anjie Cho founder of Holisitc Spaces And LEED Certified Architect is my guest this week. We discuss the green benefits of Feng Shui in design, and how the energy of “chi” brings spirituality, beauty and sustainability to your home or office. Find out why the number 9 is important and why eco conscious behavior will help you put the “ohm” in your home.Go to anjiecho.com to get more info on Feng Shui and other eco design tips.
#1335: Anjie Cho
Category: Environment
#1333: Casandra Teresa
Art and recycling come together as we discuss conceptual sculpture using plastic bottles and other reusable material. We also delve into recycled art as a tool to educate students about the environment. Tune in to hear how Casandra Teresa works with students and other artists to get the word out about issues of sustainability.
Show #1334: Maureen Healy, CARP
Spending a care free day at the beach will soon be a thing of the past, as a natural gas pipeline will be lurking underneath your beach blanket. There are plans for a pipeline to be built off Rockaway Beach and under Jacob Riis Beach and Gateway National Park. Tune in as my guest Maureen Healy explains why this is a very bad idea, and how the Coalition Against the Rockaway Pipeline (CARP) is fighting the Williams/Transco and state and federal agencies to stop the madness. Go to www.carpny.org for more info.
#1326: Dal LaManga, Ice Stone USA
Dal LaMagna, CEO of Icestone USA, explains how the unity of his staff helped save his company after Hurricane Sandy left his factory at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in shambles. Dal, who also founded the company Tweezerman, practices Responsible Capitalism, which incorporates employees into the decision practices of the company, as well as making sure they have good wages and healthcare. We also talk about the benefits of being a B Corporation. It’s good to be socially responsible, and Dal LaMagna is leading the way.
#1325: Environmental Lawyer, John L Parker
John Parker environmental lawyer extraordinaire, takes us through what steps are needed to adapt and create legal policies to guide us through extreme weather events such as Superstorm Sandy. Should we rebuild in areas that are flood zones? What natural barriers can be put in place to prevent flooding? Resilience is the key to helping us prepare for future extreme weather as a result of climate change.
#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]
#1320: Megan Offner, New York Heartwoods
Downed trees are an asset to wood sawyers and the environment at large. Wood from those trees are used for lumber and furniture, which in turn helps divert waste from landfills. Tune in to get great information from Megan Offner of New York Heartwoods. Trees are are precious and give life to Mother Earth. Humans can work intelligently with our environment for mutual prosperity. Go to www.newyorkheartwoods.com for more information.
#1313: LEAF Program, The Nature Conservancy
Our guest is Brigitte Griswold, National LEAF Director at The Nature Conservancy. Children are spending half as much time outdoors as they did 20 years ago. The LEAF program helps students get back to nature, and learn about environmental issues through classwork and field experience. Go to www.nature.org/LEAF for more information.
#1312: Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Pt 2 of 2
We continue our discussion with Tiokasin Ghosthorse about past and present treatment of Native Americans, and we delve into their connection and knowledge of Mother Earth. For more information go to www.firstvoicesindigenousradio.org
#1310: 350.org
We cannot continue spewing massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere without dangerous consequences. 350.org is using grassroots efforts to help reduce carbon emissions via education, rallies, writing campaigns, and events like DO THE MATH. May Boeve, Executive Director of 350.org explains the dangers of carbon emissions, and what we need to do to keep the levels at 350 ppm. Listen in and Do The Math. Special guest legal commentator, Elon D.
#1305: Barbara Landis, The Nose
Meet Barbara Landis, the “Wine Lady” who became known in the wine industry as “The Nose.” We chat about her career and about the organic wine industry, which has been growing in popularity, as people are becoming more conscious about the ecology of wine. For more information, you can go to www.organicconsumers.org or send an email to Barbara at [email protected]