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: Food
#1315: Mamselles Teas and Tarts
Elroy Hill takes us through the wonderful, earthy, sustainable, medicinal, fragrant and meditative qualities of the teas available at Mamselles Teas. What better way to connect to Mother Earth than with a calming, flavorful cup of tea. Be zen, go to Mamselles at The Shops at DUMBO. Your longing for some Ooolong will be satisfied. Jasmine Edwards is the purveyor of the finest teas in Brooklyn and beyond. Check out mamsellestea.wordpress.com
#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]
#1238: Food and Water Watch
Alex Beauchamp, North East Regional Director of Food and Water Watch. Learn about food security and issues affecting clean water.
#1235: Corbin Laedlein from Added Value Urban Farm
Urban farms are becoming an important source of food and education, as programs for youth help instill a sense of community as well as healthier eating habits. Corbin Laedlein, Youth Empowerment Coordinator at Added Value Farm in Redhook, Brooklyn, talks about the interconnection of social issues and food as essential tools in community building. Find out what “don’t yuck my yum” means.
#1225: Vandra Thorburn of Vokashi
Hear how Vokashi is changing the way people compost, by using ancient fermenting methods.
#1223: Patrick Shane of Occupy Wall Street
Features Patrick Shane, Activist and member of the Occupy Wall Street press team.
#1214: Mallory Sustick of Plovgh
Features Community Manager Mallory Sustick of Plovgh, a Brooklyn-based farmshare organization that connects farmers and consumers, allowing consumers to pick up their choice of farm-fresh foods in their neighborhood, the same day it was picked.
#1115: Paula Maia of Brooklyn Soil
Features Paula Maia, co-owner of Oak Wine Bar where she combines food, health and ecological principles.
#1108: Melissa Ennen of the Commons Brooklyn
Features Melissa Ennen, founder of Foodshed Market and The Commons Brooklyn community and educational center in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.